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Postdoctoral Fellow – Computational Heat Transfer & ML

New York University Abu Dhabi’s Division of Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Scientist to join Prof. Sunil Kumar’s research group in a high-impact role focused on computational heat transfer and machine learning for radiative transport in scattering media. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced solar energy applications and radiation modeling in a world-class academic environment.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Higher Education / Research
Job Function: Energy Research & Engineering
Salary: Competitive with housing and education subsidies
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

What Does a Postdoctoral Fellow in Heat Transfer and ML Do?

This role focuses on the intersection of computational heat transfer, radiative transfer, and machine learning to advance applications in solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) systems. The selected candidate will develop and apply forward and inverse modeling techniques using machine learning for radiation and fire research, while also contributing to solar energy optimization and object detection systems.

What Are the Key Responsibilities?

- Conduct simulation-based research in computational heat transfer and radiative transport
- Apply machine learning methods to optimize solar PV and CSP systems
- Solve forward and inverse radiation problems in scattering media
- Analyze object detection methods and solar energy applications
- Design, plan, and lead research projects independently
- Co-mentor PhD students and junior researchers in the lab
- Prepare manuscripts for journal and conference publications
- Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration within the engineering division

What Skills Are Required for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Abu Dhabi?

Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

Experience:
- Proven research in computational heat transfer and radiation modeling
- Experience with machine learning applications in thermal systems
- Prior work in solar energy systems or fire radiation studies is highly desirable
- Publication record in relevant areas of engineering and energy research

Skills:
- Strong programming and modeling skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, COMSOL, or similar)
- Knowledge of radiative transfer methods and heat transfer simulations
- Ability to independently lead research while supporting collaborative projects
- Excellent communication, writing, and mentoring abilities

What Benefits Come with This Role?

- Competitive tax-free salary with renewable two-year contract
- Housing and education subsidies for dependents
- Access to state-of-the-art labs and high-performance computing resources
- Opportunity to work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment
- Support for conference travel and academic development
- Possibility of promotion based on performance and funding availability

About the Company

NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a globally integrated, research-intensive university offering world-class facilities and a vibrant academic community. The Division of Engineering fosters innovation across diverse disciplines, and Prof. Sunil Kumar’s group is at the forefront of combining computational modeling with real-world energy applications.

NYUAD is part of the NYU Global Network University, enabling academic mobility and collaboration across NYU campuses in New York and Shanghai, and numerous research centers worldwide.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV with full publication list, research statement, and a list of references (to be contacted if shortlisted), all in PDF format. For inquiries, contact sunil.kumarnyu.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The expected start date is January 1, 2025.

Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow – Computational Heat Transfer & ML Job Description Postdoctoral Fellow – Computational Heat Transfer & ML New York University Abu Dhabi’s Division of Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Scientist to join Prof. Sunil Kumar’s research group in a high-impact role focused on computational heat transfer and machine learning for radiative transport in scattering media. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced solar energy applications and radiation modeling in a world-class academic environment. Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job Industry: Higher Education / Research Job Function: Energy Research & Engineering Salary: Competitive with housing and education subsidies Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Current Location: Any Job Type: Full-time What Does a Postdoctoral Fellow in Heat Transfer and ML Do? This role focuses on the intersection of computational heat transfer, radiative transfer, and machine learning to advance applications in solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) systems. The selected candidate will develop and apply forward and inverse modeling techniques using machine learning for radiation and fire research, while also contributing to solar energy optimization and object detection systems. What Are the Key Responsibilities? - Conduct simulation-based research in computational heat transfer and radiative transport - Apply machine learning methods to optimize solar PV and CSP systems - Solve forward and inverse radiation problems in scattering media - Analyze object detection methods and solar energy applications - Design, plan, and lead research projects independently - Co-mentor PhD students and junior researchers in the lab - Prepare manuscripts for journal and conference publications - Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration within the engineering division What Skills Are Required for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Abu Dhabi? Education: - PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field Experience: - Proven research in computational heat transfer and radiation modeling - Experience with machine learning applications in thermal systems - Prior work in solar energy systems or fire radiation studies is highly desirable - Publication record in relevant areas of engineering and energy research Skills: - Strong programming and modeling skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, COMSOL, or similar) - Knowledge of radiative transfer methods and heat transfer simulations - Ability to independently lead research while supporting collaborative projects - Excellent communication, writing, and mentoring abilities What Benefits Come with This Role? - Competitive tax-free salary with renewable two-year contract - Housing and education subsidies for dependents - Access to state-of-the-art labs and high-performance computing resources - Opportunity to work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment - Support for conference travel and academic development - Possibility of promotion based on performance and funding availability About the Company NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a globally integrated, research-intensive university offering world-class facilities and a vibrant academic community. The Division of Engineering fosters innovation across diverse disciplines, and Prof. Sunil Kumar’s group is at the forefront of combining computational modeling with real-world energy applications. NYUAD is part of the NYU Global Network University, enabling academic mobility and collaboration across NYU campuses in New York and Shanghai, and numerous research centers worldwide. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV with full publication list, research statement, and a list of references (to be contacted if shortlisted), all in PDF format. For inquiries, contact sunil.kumarnyu.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The expected start date is January 1, 2025. Post Details

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