Research Scientist (Wildfire Modeling)
Karen Clark & Company
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- Pay
- $90K to $100K
- a year
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 2
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Karen Clark & Company
Computer software · 11 to 50 employees
What you'll do
- 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
What you need
- PhD in geophysical sciences or related field
- Knowledge and experience in modeling wildfire behavior and spread
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Programming experience in a widely used language like Python
- Knowledge and experience in advanced probability and statistical methods (preferred)
- Experience with GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) (preferred)
Key skills
Pythonoral and written communicationGIS softwareQGISArcGIS
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Perks
- Medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Commuter benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
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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