Remote Senior Climate Scientist - Wildfire Modeling

Seeds Renewables; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Kettle is seeking a Senior Climate Scientist in a hybrid role based in New York, with remote work options. You will develop, refine, and validate climate and wildfire models to support underwriting and risk management, and you will communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities include designing Python-based analytical tools, collaborating with engineering and underwriting, and staying current with climate science research.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Climate Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Proven industry experience in climate modeling, wildfire risk assessment, or similar domains.
• Strong Python programming skills with data analysis libraries (Pandas, NumPy) and geospatial tools.
• Hands-on experience with climate and wildfire modeling techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex models for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and validate climate and wildfire models to support underwriting and risk management.
• Communicate complex scientific models and data-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and underwriting.
• Stay up-to-date with climate science research, methodologies, and industry trends.
• Design and implement Python-based analytical tools and models.
• Analyze historical and predictive wildfire and climate data to improve model accuracy.
• Assist in pitching our proprietary models to clients, partners, and industry forums.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis with Pandas/NumPy

Geospatial data analysis

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Climate Science or related field

Tools

Python

Pandas

NumPy

Geospatial tools

Job description

Kettle is seeking a Senior Climate Scientist in a hybrid role based in New York, with remote work options. You will develop, refine, and validate climate and wildfire models to support underwriting and risk management, and you will communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities include designing Python-based analytical tools, collaborating with engineering and underwriting, and staying current with climate science research.