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Job description
Location
New York, NY
Open Date
Sep 14, 2026
Description
Join Polymathic AI: Pioneering the Future of AI for Computational Fluid Dynamics!
The Center for Data Science at New York University (NYU) invites applications for an exceptional Postdoctoral Researcher as part of the Polymathic AI initiative, focused on foundation models for computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
As part of our team, you'll collaborate with leading researchers from diverse scientific domains, pushing the boundaries of AI to solve some of the most pressing scientific challenges in CFD. With access to competitive computational resources, we offer an exciting multidisciplinary environment where machine learning meets real-world scientific impact.
The selected candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary team based in New York , spanning NYU and the Flatiron Institute, composed of machine learning researchers, engineers, and domain scientists. This collaborative environment offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting edge AI models.
What You'll Do:
Conduct cutting-edge research applying AI methods to science
Work closely with experts in AI and CFD
Contribute to the development of interpretable and high-performing AI models
Develop and train large AI models for CFD
Collaborate and/or mentor other students, postdocs, Software Engineers, Research Analysts and Research Scientists
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the full-time annual compensation range for this position is $62,500 - $125,000, depending on experience.
Why Join Us?
Collaborate with a world-class, interdisciplinary team
Access state-of-the-art compute capabilities for large-model training
Be part of a mission to redefine how AI advances scientific applications
This full-time, fixed-term position is based on-site at NYU's Center for Data Science in New York City, with an initial one-year appointment and potential for extension.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in a relevant field
Expected skills/functions:
Engage in research and train large AI models for science
Generate new large scientific datasets
Develop and maintain complex codebases
Read literature and integrate research across AI and scientific domains
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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Worksite address
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