Flood Scientist

European Geosciences Union e.V.; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Flood Scientist to join their innovative team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced modelling techniques to tackle climate impacts on a global scale. You will design cutting-edge flood hazard models, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to impactful climate change initiatives. With a supportive work environment that values flexibility and mental wellbeing, you will have the chance to grow professionally while making a significant difference in addressing climate risks. Join this dynamic team and help shape the future of climate risk analytics.

Benefits

Annual training and conference budget (£1,000)

Flexible hours

Mental health and wellbeing support

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Pet-friendly office

Office snacks and refreshments

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in hydrology or environmental modelling.
• Experience with scientific computing in Python, ideally in a cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop flood hazard models using climate data.
• Collaborate to deliver impactful flood risk products.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic Modelling

Flood Risk Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Remote Sensing

Python

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Hydrology

Equivalent Experience

Tools

LISFLOOD

HEC-RAS

TUFLOW

Delft3D

Job description

We are a leading global climate risk and analytics provider located in London, UK, and New York, US. Earlier this year, we closed Series A funding led by GV (Google Ventures) and are on a fast trajectory to lead the financial services and asset management industries with our B2E SaaS platform, comprising three products: Carta, Spectra, and Adapt, which address customer climate risk challenges across their workflows.

We are at a pivotal point in scaling our product offerings, expanding our market reach, and refining our strategy for sustained success.

Areas of Focus

• Climate: Past, Present & Future (CL)
• Hydrological Sciences (HS)
• Natural Hazards (NH)

Job Details

• Type: Full time
• Level: Entry level
• Preferred education: PhD
• Application deadline: 31 May 2025
• Posted on: 25 April 2025

About the Role

We’re seeking an enthusiastic flood scientist with expertise in flood-related modelling to help us understand climate impacts across multiple spatial scales. This is an exciting opportunity to apply cutting-edge science to real-world challenges. As a Flood Scientist, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of climate science, geospatial analysis, and advanced modelling. Together, we’re building global-scale models to assess physical climate risks.

You will help develop new flood modelling techniques and contribute insights into climate impacts as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

The impact you’ll own

• Design and develop next-generation flood hazard models by integrating remote sensing, hydrological, and climate data to simulate riverine and surface water flooding at regional to global scales.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful flood risk products, translating scientific outputs into commercial solutions.
• Lead model evaluation and verification, ensuring scientific integrity through statistical benchmarking and thorough documentation.
• Share scientific insights and methods with stakeholders and at industry conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood risk, environmental modelling, statistical analysis, or remote sensing.
• Experience with scientific computing in Python, ideally in a cloud environment.
• Proficiency in sourcing, processing, and working with large datasets, including remote sensing data.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Experience with global hydrological models or flood risk modelling at national/global scales.
• Experience applying machine learning to flood challenges.
• Background in industry-based science or agile environments.
• Knowledge of satellite imagery for flood mapping.
• Familiarity with hydrodynamic models like LISFLOOD, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, or Delft3D.

Qualifications

Same as above, emphasizing PhD or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Contribute to impactful climate change initiatives.
• Annual training and conference budget (£1,000).
• Regular performance and salary reviews.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working (3 days in-office).
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Christmas closure, and birthday half-day.
• Optional socials and team events.
• Office snacks and refreshments.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave and pet-friendly office.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply

Apply through our careers portal and meet us at EGU!