Computational Methods Post Doctorate

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova Advanced Research is seeking a Post Doctoral researcher to develop and apply cutting-edge computational methods for multi-physics, multi-scale systems. You will drive high-fidelity simulations, create ML-augmented algorithms, and help build digital twins for power and electrification domains.

The role collaborates with experimentalists and domain experts to validate models and accelerate design, with opportunities to contribute to proposals and publish results.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field (Mechanical Eng., Aerospace Eng., Applied Math., Computational Science or related).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; willingness to work at the Niskayuna, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct research and develop advanced computational models and simulation tools for complex physical systems.
• Apply and extend high-fidelity simulation methods including CFD, heat transfer, reactive flows, and combustion.
• Develop numerical algorithms including ML-enhanced simulations and reduced-order modeling.
• Verify and validate models against experimental data.
• Collaborate with experimentalists and domain experts for data integration and calibration.
• Advance GE Vernova’s digital engineering capabilities including digital twins and model-based systems engineering.
• Explore technologies like GPU-accelerated computing and uncertainty quantification.
• Communicate results through reports, publications, and presentations.
• Support proposals for GE Vernova businesses and government agencies.
• Stay aligned with global advances in computational science.

Skills

Python

C++

FORTRAN

Machine learning

GPU computing

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science

Tools

ANYSYS

OpenFOAM

COMSOL

Abaqus

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova Advanced Research, we invent and develop cross-cutting transformative technologies to enable a clean and sustainable new era of energy. As a Post Doc - Advanced Computational Methods & Simulation, you will contribute to the development and application of innovative computational techniques to solve complex engineering challenges across GE Vernova’s next-generation technology platforms. You will work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment to advance simulation methodologies in areas such as physics-based modeling, high-fidelity numerical methods, data-driven modeling, and scientific machine learning for applications in power generation and electrification technology domains. Drawing on expertise in computational science and engineering, you will help drive innovation in simulation capabilities that support product design, optimization, and digital twin development for GE Vernova’s businesses and customers.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently conduct research and develop advanced computational models and simulation tools for complex physical systems, including multi-physics, multi-phase, and multiscale phenomena.
• Apply and extend high-fidelity simulation methods such as computational fluid dynamics (single and multi-phase flows), heat transfer, reactive flows, and combustion using both commercial and proprietary software.
• Develop and implement novel numerical algorithms, including machine learning enhanced simulations and reduced-order modeling techniques.
• Participate in verification and validation activities to ensure model accuracy and robustness against experimental data.
• Collaborate closely with experimentalists and domain experts to ensure high-quality data integration and model calibration.
• Contribute to the advancement of GE Vernova’s digital engineering capabilities, including digital twins and model-based systems engineering.
• Innovate in the field of computational methods by exploring emerging technologies such as GPU-accelerated computing, uncertainty quantification, and real-time simulation.
• Effectively communicate technical results through detailed reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support the development of proposals for GE Vernova businesses and government funding agencies.
• Connect GE Vernova to the latest advancements in computational science, ensuring alignment with global trends and academic breakthroughs.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field such as controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms.
• Eligibility Requirement Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics

• At least 2 years of post-doctoral research experience in an industrial or laboratory setting with demonstrated capabilities in high-fidelity multiphysics modeling, machine learning methods, and high-performance computing.
• Strong fundament knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbulence, heat transfer, combustion, reactive flows etc.
• Demonstrated capabilities in use of AI and scientific machine learning to automate and accelerate design, computations methods, and workflows.
• Proficiency in Python, JAX, pyTorch, TensorFlow, FORTRAN, C++ etc.
• Familiarity with commercial and open-source simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, Abaqus).
• Demonstrated experience with meshing strategies, numerical stability, and convergence analysis.
• Ability to contribute to the development of research proposals to internal business units and external government agencies such as Department of Energy etc.
• Proven record of innovation, as evidenced by publications, patents, or conference presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and engage with senior technical leaders and customers.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and fast-paced technology development cycles.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 18, 2026.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, GE, in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. Ver / verde signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. Nova, from the Latin novus, nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com