Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Verisk Extreme Event Solutions (VEES, previously AIR Worldwide), a member of Verisk Analytics, is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. VEES founded the catastrophe modeling industry in 1987 and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, and pandemic outbreaks in 90 countries. VEES offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, global clients, and hundreds of the most innovative, talented minds in the industry.

As an earthquake fire-following modeling engineer, the primary responsibility will be studying how fires could start, spread, and be suppressed after an earthquake and their impact on built environment and human beings. The outcome of the research will be translated to estimate financial losses to large insurance portfolios due to property damage and human casualty. The candidate will work closely with a team of specialists to perform probabilistic risk assessment by earthquake fire-following, and present and explain results to technical and non-technical audiences including VERISK clients and government officials.

A successful candidate should have a strong technical background in science, engineering, or mathematics, have passion and desire to learn, and is expected to be a highly motivated, detail oriented, well organized, self-directed, and excellent team player. As a researcher at VERISK, the nature of our work varies from month to month and year to year, and you will have constant opportunities to learn and grow expertise in new areas.

ABOUT THE DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

·                Improve earthquake fire-following modeling to reproduce reality

·                Data acquisition (including post-event survey) and analysis to understand fire ignition, spreading, suppression among different built environment such as residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructural areas

·                Use data from independent research to assess and validate model components and its overall performance

·                Present model to technical and non-technical audiences and provide support to clients and staff as needed

·                Author technical writing for internal and external publications

Qualifications

·       MS with 2+ years of relevant experience or PhD in Earthquake fire following simulation

·       Demonstrated capabilities in Cellular Automata simulation or relevance applicable to fire following simulation

·       Experience of probabilistic and stochastic risk assessment and modeling

·       Familiarity with Fortran/ C++ and data mining tools such as R, Matlab and others

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong organizational and documentation skills

Experience with GIS applications (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.)

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Additional Information

Extreme event solutions at Verisk (formerly AIR Worldwide) provides risk modeling solutions that help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events. In 1987, Verisk founded the catastrophe modeling industry and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, supply chain disruptions, terrorism, pandemics, casualty catastrophes, and cyber incidents. Insurance, reinsurance, financial, corporate, and government clients rely on Verisk’s advanced science, software, and consulting services for catastrophe risk management, insurance-linked securities, longevity modeling, site-specific engineering analyses, and agricultural risk management. Verisk’s extreme event solutions team is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.air-worldwide.com. For more information about Verisk, a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services, please visit www.verisk.com.

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.   

 Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.   

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.   

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.   

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.  

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

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CONSUMER PRIVACY NOTICE

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2021, AND SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, ALL PROSPECTIVE HIRES FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 BY THEIR START DATE, OR QUALIFY FOR A LEGALLY-REQUIRED MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION TO THIS VACCINATION REQUIREMENT, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. HIRED CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 BY THEIR START DATE, AND WHO HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR A LEGALLY-REQUIRED MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION WILL NO LONGER MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND THEIR OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY RESCINDED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.