[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Vertiv Holdings jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Vertiv Holdings · Columbus, OH # Research Scientist Domain Lead - Thermodynamics Columbus, OH, United States Manager or lead Research & Science Listed on Vertiv Holdings’s official careers site. Posted September 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Vertiv Holdings’s careers site →](https://egup.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/20282305) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Vertiv Holdings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/) / Research Scientist Domain Lead - Thermodynamics ## Job description This is a senior individual contributor role—a domain expert position that does not carry direct people management responsibilities. As the Research Scientist Domain Lead for Thermodynamics, you will serve as Vertiv's principal technical expert on advanced cooling research, provide strategic guidance on thermal innovation initiatives, and coordinate research efforts across internal teams and external partners. You will contribute original research, help prioritize thermodynamics projects within Vertiv's Horizon 3 portfolio, and ensure research activities align with both near-term product needs and long-term strategic positioning in AI and high-performance computing thermal management. Reports to: Emerging Technology & Research Leader Location: Columbus, OH ### RESPONSIBILITIES Research & Technical Strategy Lead or co-lead research projects in advanced thermal management, conducting original research in cooling technologies, heat transfer, or related thermal systems. Evaluate and prioritize research initiatives against killer assumptions and technical feasibility. Provide expert technical assessment and recommendations on research programs spanning: hybrid 1- and 2-phase direct-to-chip cooling, heat-reuse architectures, natural refrigerants, cryogenic cooling systems, and nano-particle fluid additives. Design, conduct, and validate experimental thermal testing programs. Present research outcomes and technical findings to internal stakeholders, customers, and executive leadership. Contribute to Vertiv's intellectual property strategy by identifying patentable innovations and supporting patent development. Cross-Functional Research Coordination Coordinate research efforts between internal teams (Power Systems, Materials, IT Infrastructure, Business Units) and external research partners. Identify technical dependencies and interfaces across research programs. Provide expert thermal architecture guidance and cooling strategy recommendations for Vertiv product evaluations and system designs. Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical collaboration across Vertiv's thermal innovation initiatives. Coordinate with Vertiv Business Unit Advanced Technology & Strategy leaders to align research with product roadmaps. External & University Partnerships Identify, evaluate, and recommend university and research institution partnerships to extend Vertiv's thermodynamics capabilities. Represent Vertiv in technical collaborations, research consortia, and industry conferences. Build and maintain Vertiv's reputation as a thought leader in advanced thermal management and cooling innovation. ### PREFERRED AREA OF TECHNOLOGICAL FOCUS Single-phase and two-phase heat transfer and cooling systems Direct-to-chip cooling architectures Thermal management for high-power-density electronics Heat exchanger design and optimization Alternative refrigerants and cryogenic systems Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or thermal modeling ### REQUIREMENTS Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline may be considered with exceptional research and development experience in thermal management systems (8+ years). 5+ years of professional experience in thermodynamics or thermal systems research, development, or applied engineering. Design and execution of experimental thermal testing programs. Experience leading or co-leading research projects (no direct management required) across multiple technical disciplines and university or government research partnerships Research Innovation Track record of identifying and developing novel research directions. Demonstrated ability to synthesize solutions from interdisciplinary research and collaboration. ### Travel 10–15% for research collaboration meetings, university partnerships, customer technical engagements, and technical conferences. #LI-RB1 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 20 days - Location: Columbus, OH, United States[Apply on Vertiv Holdings’s careers site →](https://egup.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/20282305) ## More jobs at Vertiv Holdings ### [Research Scientist Domain Lead - Advanced Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/e7f1beb9bd086fb12eef/) Columbus, OH, United States ### [Research Scientist Domain Lead - Power Systems & Conversion](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/30fc2dcaeecd5c30ec63/) Columbus, OH, United States ### [1st Shift Supervisor - Thermal/HVAC Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/6489e5b6f152a1c21dae/) Columbus, OH, United States ### [2nd Shift Supervisor - Thermal/HVAC Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/3d09147fd9545821d961/) Columbus, OH, United States ### [Application Validation Manager – Liquid Cooling](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/81810a98de48131843ff/) Columbus, OH, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Research Scientist 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/ec75b9eedca849c2c7ce/) Humana · Remote, Nationwide ### [Senior Research Scientist - Bioanalytical LCMS Research and Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/e9e321eedbccee5ebefa/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Richmond, Virginia, United States of America ### [Research Scientist - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/428dcbbf358b2086a059/) Lockheed Martin · Louisville, CO ### [Data Scientist, Operations Research](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/ce82441f816d003d13aa/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Research Scientist - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/3a6f034bd7cf9918f9ec/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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