Catastrophe Modeling & GIS Research Co-op (January - June 2027)

CLM Dallas Chapter; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance, in Boston, seeks a co-op student to join its R&D group focused on mapping solutions for risk assessment related to natural catastrophes and climate change. The role involves data mining, data analysis, and developing interactive maps for disaster risk assessment.

The six-month program offers hands-on training, mentorship from risk management leaders, and opportunities to contribute to real-world projects within a Fortune 100 company.

Qualifications

• Undergrad or grad student in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science or Engineering with a strong academic record and a 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Experience with geospatial analytics and GIS applications required.
• Programming knowledge in Python or R preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data mining and in-depth reviews of research literature, data, and models.
• Collect, analyze and visualize data using geospatial and statistical methods.
• Develop and maintain interactive maps and spatial databases for natural disaster risk assessment.

Skills

Geospatial analytics

Python

R

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Geography/GIS degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Excel

Word

Job description

The Details

We are beyond proud to be a leading global property and casualty insurer providing a comprehensive range of insurance products and services to individuals, businesses, and organizations across multiple countries.

Position

Company : Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location : Boston, Massachusetts

Posted On : 10/11/2026

Description

The Details

We are beyond proud to be a leading global property and casualty insurer providing a comprehensive range of insurance products and services to individuals, businesses, and organizations across multiple countries.

If you have a knack for solving problems and seek a rewarding opportunity with a global Fortune 100 company, join us in helping our customers reduce risk, minimize costs, and stay safe.

We are seeking a candidate to join our R&D (Research and Development) group, focusing on the development and creation of mapping solutions for risk assessment related to natural catastrophes and climate change impacts.

What You’ll Do

• Perform data mining and in-depth reviews of research literature, data, and models.
• Collect, analyze and visualize data, using geospatial, statistical as well as other analytical methods.
• Develop and maintain interactive maps and spatial databases for natural disaster risk assessment (floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.).

This six-month co‑op will challenge you with real‑world projects and hands‑on training, all while being mentored by leaders and experts in risk management R&D.

Qualifications

What You’ve Got

• You must be available to work full‑time from January – July 2027.
• You are an undergraduate or graduate student in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering working towards a degree with a strong academic record and a cumulative 3.0 GPA preferred.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. We will not sponsor employment visas. Candidates who will require future sponsorship, including candidates on CPT/OPT/STEMOPT who will require future sponsorship, are not eligible to apply.
• You have course work or experience in geospatial analytics and working with GIS applications (e.g., ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS).
• You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• You are detail‑oriented and thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• You have course work or experience in programming languages (Python or R).
• You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

About Us

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role isdeterminedbya number offactors including skills, experience, education,certificationsand location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market andprovidesan opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factorsset forth inthe compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well‑being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits

Liberty Mutualisan equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal,stateor local law.

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