Research Scientist

Summary

The job is for a scientist or engineer in Skynet Software, a division of Chelsea Avondale, focusing on developing severe natural hazard models. The role involves working with a team, contributing to research, managing projects, and using Python for scientific coding.

Requirements

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Applied Mathematics or Physics with an outstanding research track record
• Writing high-performance scientific code in Python
• Broad knowledge of mathematical modelling, numerical solutions to differential equations, optimization, uncertainty quantification, Monte Carlo simulations
• Experience with statistical evaluation of large, multi-dimensional datasets
• Demonstrated experience running computer-based experiments with geophysical applications

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of established scientists and engineers
• Contribute to the scientific and technological development of severe natural hazard models (e.g., wildfire, flood, windstorms)
• Champion the development cycle from data cleaning thru implementation
• Provide critical evaluation of scientific literature and engage industry experts to help formulate solutions to specific problems
• Leverage libraries and packages in Python to write scientific code that is modular, fast and easy
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise
• Calibration and validation of the individual model components, including benchmarking to historical events
• Research, vet and augment various datasets from different sources
• Evaluate model outputs in time and space using GIS tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academia or industry on related topics post PhD will be beneficial
• Our ideal candidate has catastrophe modelling experience e.g., flood/wildfire/severe weather