Research Scientist (Wildfire Modeling)

Karen Clark & Company; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Commuter benefits

PTO and company holidays

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Karen Clark & Company seeks a Research Scientist (Wildfire Modeling) to join the Model Development Team in Boston. You will develop atmospheric-peril catastrophe wildfire models, collaborating with scientists and engineers and conducting validation tests.

The role requires a PhD in geophysical sciences, strong wildfire modeling experience, and proficiency in Python, with GIS expertise and willingness to travel internationally or within the US as needed.

Formación

• PhD in geophysical sciences or related field.
• Knowledge and experience modeling wildfire behavior and spread.
• Excellent oral and written communication including professional presentation.
• Programming experience in Python.
• Ability to travel within the US or internationally on short notice.
• Knowledge of probability and statistics is a plus.
• Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop wildfire hazard and impacts models.
• Compile related literature and datasets required for model development.
• Conduct model sensitivity and validation tests.
• Provide documentation for technical publications.
• Conduct post disaster field surveys after major events.

Conocimientos

wildfire modeling

Python

communication skills

travel ability

probability & statistics

GIS

Educación

PhD in geophysical sciences

Herramientas

GIS software (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Descripción del empleo

Research Scientist (Wildfire Modeling)

KCC seeks a highly qualified physical scientist with experience in the field of wildfires to join our growing Model Development Team. In this position, you will work closely with other scientists and engineers to develop our suite of advanced, atmospheric-peril catastrophe models with an emphasis on wildfire models.

Expected Salary Range:

$90,000-$100,000

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop the technical aspects of wildfire hazard and impacts models
• Compile related literature and datasets required for model development
• Conduct model sensitivity and validation tests
• Provide documentation for technical publications
• Conduct post disaster field surveys after major events

Qualifications

• PhD in geophysical sciences or related field
• Knowledge and experience in modeling wildfire behavior and spread
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including an eye for professional presentation
• Programming experience in a widely used language like Python
• Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice
• Knowledge and experience in advanced probability and statistical methods is a plus
• Experience with GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Paid parental leave