Storm Surge Specialist using Machine Learning

Job Description
Join a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians developing catastrophe models for the insurance and reinsurance industries. At Verisk, we are leading the way in generating new solutions based on machine learning and high-resolution numerical weather models to simulate storm surge inundation consistent with a changing climate.

We are seeking an oceanographer or statistician to advance the expansion, support, and delivery of the hazard component of storm surge peril models. Your work will inform risk and capital management decisions globally.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to pioneering storm surge research and model development in a framework where machine learning and numerical modeling are the basis of the storm surge modeling.
• Develop process improvement to optimize model performance
• Develop and maintain codebase, apply version control (e.g. Git) best practices

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in physics-informed machine learning algorithms
• Proficiency in deep learning architectures, particularly Convolutional Neural Networks and Recurrent Neural Networks
• Experience in handling large, complex datasets for efficient utilization
• Strong understanding of data engineering for model training
• Experience in a Linux based high performance computing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
• A solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Strong understanding of model evaluation metrics and uncertainty quantification
• Expert in Python preferred, R also accepted
• Statistical analysis skills
• Experience with modelling on GPU architectures
• Version control in Git

Requirements

• Ph.D. in oceanography or atmospheric science, that makes heavy use of data science, applied mathematics, or a related field; or Master's with 3+ years of relevant experience.

About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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