As a result of Alias being acquired by Autodesk in early 2006, Stam became a "Senior Research Scientist" at Autodesk, Inc. in Toronto. At Alias and Autodesk Jos Stam has worked closely together with Duncan Brinsmead, another expert in the simulation of natural phenomena.
Following Alias' acquisition by Autodesk in early 2006, Jos Stam transitioned to a "Senior Research Scientist" position at Autodesk, Inc., in Toronto.  Stam and Brinsmead collaborated closely on simulation of natural phenomena while working at Alias and Autodesk.