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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
- Conduct cutting-edge research applying AI methods to science
- Develop large-scale deep learning models for CFD
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in a relevant field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
COMPENSATION
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.
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.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- CV including publication list and software repositories
- A research statement highlighting previous research and future research agenda
- Three (3) letters of recommendation submitted confidentially by the letter writer via Interfolio application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
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.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
- Conduct cutting-edge research applying AI methods to science
- Develop large-scale deep learning models for CFD
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in a relevant field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
COMPENSATION
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.
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.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- CV including publication list and software repositories
- A research statement highlighting previous research and future research agenda
- Three (3) letters of recommendation submitted confidentially by the letter writer via Interfolio application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
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.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
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Document your research contributions before applying
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements around your actual qualifications. Gather publications, patents, conference presentations, and GitHub repositories now, since EB-2 petitions live or die on credential specificity.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
AI research roles at national labs, established tech companies, and R&D-focused enterprises file PERM far more consistently than early-stage startups. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify whether a prospective employer has sponsored similar roles before.
Understand how your O*NET classification affects your petition
AI Research Engineer maps to specific O*NET codes that DOL uses to benchmark prevailing wages and define the labor market test. Confirm your job duties match the O*NET profile before your employer submits the PERM application to avoid an audit.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by green card sponsorship
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who sponsor H-1B visa but won't commit to PERM. Migrate Mate lets you filter AI Research Engineer roles specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship so every application targets a viable path to permanent residency.
Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 routing during salary negotiations
Employers sometimes default to EB-3 to simplify the labor market test, but EB-2 can offer faster priority dates for certain nationalities. Raise this with your hiring contact before an offer is finalized, not after PERM is already filed.
File I-485 concurrently if your priority date is current
Once your employer files the I-140, USCIS allows concurrent adjustment of status if your country's priority date is immediately available. For nationals of countries without significant EB-2 backlogs, this collapses the timeline considerably compared to waiting sequentially.
Green Card AI Research Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Research Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
AI Research Engineer positions typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they normally require a master's degree or Ph.D. in machine learning, computer science, or a related discipline. If the employer defines the role as requiring only a bachelor's degree, it may fall under EB-3. The classification depends on the specific job requirements your employer documents in the PERM application, not just your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B grants temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth, versus an H-1B that can start within months.
What does the PERM labor market test mean for AI Research Engineer openings?
DOL requires your employer to advertise the AI Research Engineer role to U.S. workers before sponsoring a foreign national through PERM. The job posting must reflect the actual minimum requirements of the position. Overstating qualifications to match only your credentials is a common audit trigger. Your employer must retain recruitment records for five years after filing.
How can I find AI Research Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job searches don't distinguish between employers willing to file PERM and those who only offer H-1B transfers. Migrate Mate filters AI Research Engineer roles by employment-based green card sponsorship, so you're only seeing positions where the employer has a documented history of supporting permanent residency. That saves significant time compared to asking about sponsorship company by company.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship has started?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For AI Research Engineer positions, a move to a closely related research or engineering role at a new employer generally qualifies, but USCIS evaluates the facts of each case individually.