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Intern (PhD), Physics-informed Machine Learning, Fall 2025

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Toronto, ON
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Toronto, ON
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Conduct research and develop prototype code to integrate machine learning with computational tools for airflow and heat transfer analysis in buildings.
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Position Overview  

The Simulation, Optimization and Systems (SOS) Group at Autodesk Research is looking for a passionate and skilled research intern for Fall 2025 at our Toronto office located in the MaRS Discovery District. The ideal intern will conduct research and develop prototype code to combine machine learning with computational tools for analyzing air flow and heat transfer in building environments.  

Responsibilities 

  • Research on energy analysis tools for natural ventilation and their parameterization using CFD simulations. 

  • Conduct original research in developing or applying novel techniques in physics-informed machine learning. 

  • Implement prototypes to test and demonstrate the ideas and methods 

  • Work with both open-source libraries and in-house libraries to develop the prototypes 

  • Write documentation of the work, either as academic publication or internal white paper 

  • Contribute to the technical expertise of the SOS Group by conducting learning sessions 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other related disciplines  

  • Experience with data-driven methods in simulation 

  • Experience with development of physics simulation tools and numerical solvers  

  • Experience with AI model training and ecosystems (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Flax etc)  

  • Experience and excellent knowledge of Python 

  • Experience in publishing at top-tier conferences and journals 

About the Canada Intern Program  

The 2025 Canada Internship program runs for 16 weeks (September 2 - December 19, 2025). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences. 

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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location.

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Top Skills

Flax
Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow

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