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Boston, MA</h3>
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Worldwide (AIR), a member of the Verisk Insurance Solutions group
at Verisk Analytics, is the scientific leader and most respected
provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. AIR
founded the catastrophe modeling industry in 1987 and today models
the risk from natural catastrophes and terrorism in 90 countries.
AIR offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies,
global clients, and hundreds of the most innovative, talented
minds in the industry.</p>
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a member of the AIR’s growing Research and Modeling department.
Work closely with an energetic team of scientists, engineers,
analysts, and statisticians conducting research and developing
models used to estimate and manage the financial risk associated
with catastrophes resulting from extreme weather events.</p>
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list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc;">Lead an
experienced team to conduct new research and to assimilate
emerging meteorological research to enhance AIR tropical cyclone
catastrophe models for the Atlantic Basin</li>
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list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc;">Collect,
analyze, and integrate a wide range of observational and
numerical model data into the modeling process</li>
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list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc;">Address
client questions and interact with them (some travel will be
required) to help them better understand how natural
catastrophes impact risk to property and how our models work</li>
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list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc;">Play a key
role in presenting and supporting the AIR Model in front of
regulatory bodies and professional auditors</li>
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Skills and Abilities:</p>
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understanding of tropical meteorology and hurricane dynamics</li>
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technical programming skills gained through practical
experience, in particular using languages and tools like
FORTRAN, C++, MATLAB, GrADS, NCL</li>
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in working in a Linux/Unix environment, including scripting in
languages such as C-shell, Bash, Tcl/Tk</li>
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list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc;">Ability to
gather, integrate, and critically analyze data from all relevant
sources of natural hazard information</li>
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with manipulating and visualizing large numerical data sets, as
well as with statistical methods and interpretation</li>
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motivated and self-directed with demonstrated experience in
advancing complex projects and working with interdisciplinary
teams of scientists and engineers</li>
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verbal and written communication skills in English</li>
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poise in high pressure situations</li>
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Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or
related discipline and 7+ years of work experience in a related
field</li>
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