KTP Associate: Wind Hazard Modelling & Climate Risk

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds, in collaboration with Lloyds Banking Group General Insurance Limited, invites applications for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate based in Leeds. You will develop innovative climate risk and hazard modelling approaches, integrating machine learning into operational insurance decisions.

This role sits at the interface of academic research and real-world application, embedding you within Lloyds Leeds office while leveraging the University’s facilities to

Qualifications

• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Fluid Dynamics, or a related field.
• Experience translating hazard modelling research into commercial operations.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of climate risk and hazard modelling approaches.
• Embed within Lloyds GI Leeds office and University facilities to enable practical insurance applications.

Skills

Climate risk modelling

Machine learning

Hazard modelling

Education

PhD in Atmospheric Science / Climate Science / Fluid Dynamics

Job description

The University of Leeds, in collaboration with Lloyds Banking Group General Insurance Limited, invites applications for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate based in Leeds. You will develop innovative climate risk and hazard modelling approaches, integrating machine learning into operational insurance decisions.

This role sits at the interface of academic research and real-world application, embedding you within Lloyds Leeds office while leveraging the University’s facilities to