Internship - Multi-Fidelity Dynamic Models for Energy Systems

merl; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Travel covered to/from MERL

Monthly Charlie Card

Health insurance eligibility after 90+

Immigration support

Job summary

MERL seeks a motivated graduate student to develop multi-fidelity dynamic simulation methods for energy systems, including vapor-compression/HVAC cycles and related multiphysics platforms. Candidates should have hands-on time-domain numerical simulation experience and strong programming skills (Python/Julia/Matlab).

The internship is 3 months with a flexible start date, offering a relocation stipend, covered travel, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on time-domain numerical simulation experience (ODE/DAE integration).
• Familiarity with model reduction or surrogate modeling.
• Solid thermofluids literacy (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics).

Skills

Time-domain simulation

ODE/DAE integration

Implicit solvers

Sparse linear algebra

Model reduction

Surrogate modeling

Python

Julia

MATLAB

Modelica

Simscape

Education

Senior PhD student

Tools

Python

Julia

MATLAB

Modelica

Simscape

Job description

MERL seeks a motivated graduate student to develop multi-fidelity dynamic simulation methods for energy systems (e.g., vapor-compression/HVAC cycles and related multiphysics platforms). Candidates should have hands-on time-domain numerical simulation experience (ODE/DAE integration, implicit/iterative solvers, sparse linear algebra), familiarity with model reduction or surrogate modeling, solid thermofluids literacy (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics), and strong programming skills in Python/Julia/Matlab. System identification and/or numerical optimization for dynamical systems, and familiarity with equation-oriented tools (Modelica or Simscape), are desirable; a track record of rigorous research (papers or robust software) is preferred. Senior PhD students in applied mathematics, chemical/mechanical engineering, or related areas are encouraged to apply. The internship is 3 months, with a flexible start date.

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERL's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed. Employment is considered "at-will", and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.