Internship - Multi-Fidelity Dynamic Models for Energy Systems

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Strong programming skills in Python/Julia/Matlab
• System identification and/or numerical optimization for dynamical systems
• Familiarity with equation-oriented tools (Modelica or Simscape)

Requirements

• Senior PhD students in applied mathematics, chemical/mechanical engineering, or related areas

Qualifications

• Rigorous research (papers or robust software)

Skills

• Desirable: System identification and/or numerical optimization for dynamical systems, familiarity with equation-oriented tools (Modelica or Simscape)

Benefits

• Relocation stipend
• Covered travel to and from MERL
• Monthly Charlie Card for local commuting
• Invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities
• Eligible for health insurance coverage after 90 days

Pay

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

Schedule

The internship is 3 months, with a flexible start date.

Contact

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, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 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.