Research Scientist at wpi

Compensation

$50,000 – $60,000/yr

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified

Description

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Indoor Airflow, Ventilation, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). This position involves combining CFD modeling using ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM with laboratory-based measurements and Machine Learning/AI to address real-world building and indoor environmental issues.

Required Skills

ANSYS Fluent
OpenFOAM
Machine Learning (AI)
fluid dynamics
heat transfer
turbulence modeling
data analysis
model development
simulation workflows

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: Strong research experience with CFD, preferably ANSYS Fluent
Knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and turbulence modeling
Programming skills for data analysis, model development, or simulation workflows
A record of peer-reviewed publications related to CFD, indoor environments, ventilation, or related areas
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with indoor airflow, ventilation, HVAC, or air distribution modeling
Experience with laboratory measurements or experimental validation
Familiarity with Ansys Fluent and other CFD tools (e.g., OpenFOAM)
Interest in indoor air quality, thermal comfort, or building environmental performance