Flood Risk Modeler

KatRisk LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catastrophe risk modeling company seeks a Flood Risk Modeler to develop and enhance flood models, improve datasets, and analyze complex data. Ideal candidates will have a quantitative background in hydrology and programming skills. This entry-level position is remote, preferably for candidates in Austin, TX, or Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD in quantitative field or B.S. with 3+ years experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages like R, Python, FORTRAN.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance flood models for various regions.
• Create programs to improve datasets including precipitation and temperature.
• Present data analysis findings to team members.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

M.S. or PhD in a quantitative or applied scientific field

B.S. with 3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

R

FORTRAN

BASH

Python

C++

CUDA

QGIS

GRASS

GDAL

Job description

Join us as a Flood Risk Modeler at KatRisk

KatRisk is a leading provider of catastrophe risk modeling solutions, dedicated to helping businesses and organizations understand, manage, and mitigate risks associated with natural disasters. We leverage innovative technology and expertise to enable clients to make informed decisions, optimize risk management strategies, and safeguard assets against potential catastrophes. As a rapidly growing and profitable company with strong product-market fit, we seek dynamic individuals to join our team.

Ideal Candidate: A quantitative background in hydrology who enjoys solving complex problems, especially in natural catastrophe and statistical modeling. Experience with large datasets and programming is highly valued. You will contribute to diverse projects, from developing innovative solutions to addressing client queries.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enhance flood models for various countries and regions.
• Create programs and processes to improve existing datasets, including precipitation, temperature, streamflow, and digital elevation models (DEMs).
• Assist in generating simulated and near-real-time high-resolution flood events.
• Write code collaboratively to analyze complex numeric or geographic datasets.
• Utilize the KatRisk Software Suite and interpret results for clients and internal studies.
• Present data analysis findings to team members with diverse scientific and statistical backgrounds.
• Ensure quality assurance throughout project phases.

Skills and Qualifications:

• M.S. or PhD in a quantitative or applied scientific field such as atmospheric sciences or hydrology, or a B.S. with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages like R, FORTRAN, BASH, Python, C++, or CUDA.
• Strong skills in data analysis and management.
• Experience with GIS tools (QGIS, GRASS, GDAL) and scripting languages R and/or Python for GIS file processing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of LINUX environments and command-line operations.
• Experience with physically based, continental-scale hydrologic models, including their development, calibration, and analysis.
• Experience analyzing the impacts of climate change on hydrological models.
• Additional relevant work experience.

Location: Remote, preferably candidates in Austin, TX, or Boston, MA.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Design, Art/Creative, and IT
• Industry: Software Development