[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Scientists-Structures and Natural Hazards, FM Global, MASS

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Research Scientists-Structures and Natural Hazards

https://jobs.fmglobalcareers.com/job/-/-/474/6295069

 

Job ID 2017-7139

Locations Norwood, Massachusetts;


More information about this job:


Overview - External:


FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses,
providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with
engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM
Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by
drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk
management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities;
and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally
diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety
of challenging roles.


Responsibilities - External:


Please note: This posting is not an indication that there are job openings
currently available. By applying to this opportunity, you are expressing
interest in a Research Scientist job in Norwood, MA should an opening become
available.

Exciting and interesting technical challenges await when you join a
world-class research team dedicated to reducing the impact of natural
hazards. As a leader in property loss-prevention, FM Global has been on the
forefront of innovation since 1835 paving the way for many insurance
industry firsts. As part of our research division, you'll work alongside a
unique group of scientists across engineering, earth, and atmospheric
sciences to protect the value of FM Global's clients' businesses by
developing methods to identify hazards, assess risk, and produce loss
prevention solutions that are efficient and cost-effective.

Interested in a career with our Structures and Natural Hazards group? The
following are some of the areas where we are always seeking specialized
research professionals.

*	Geological Sciences team studies the hazards and effects of
earthquakes and tsunamis.

*	Seismology and geology: characterize seismic sources, propagation,
and site response for hazard evaluation.
*	Ground motion: investigate factors that influence earthquake ground
motions; construct site response maps.
*	Tsunami: characterize subduction zone earthquakes; model tsunami
initiation, propagation, and run-up.
*	Shake table: subject specimens to shaking; develop loss prevention
solutions to mitigate shaking damage.

*	Meteorological Science team studies severe weather, climate change,
and other atmospheric perils, and the impacts on building envelope
components.

*	Hazard: develop hazard maps for extreme weather events including
tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, and winter storms.
*	Numerical modeling: model weather, climate, and wind-induced coastal
storm surge.
*	Wind: develop wind load recommendations for building components and
cladding using boundary layer wind tunnel testing and computational fluid
dynamic simulations.
*	Mitigation: identify solutions to reduce loss from building envelope
failures.

*	Hydrological Sciences team studies fluvial and pluvial flood
hazards.

*	Heavy precipitation: investigate the physical and statistical
properties of flood-causing precipitation using rain gauge and remote
sensing data, and numerical weather model outputs.
*	Hydrologic flood modeling: estimate flood discharges at global to
local scales, modeling the water fluxes from precipitation to river
overflow.
*	Hydrodynamic flood modeling: one and two dimensional, small to large
scale, using commercial software and developing in-house models.

*	Structural Mechanics team covers response and damage of structural
and non-structural systems, contents and equipment.

*	Finite element modeling: model structures, non-structural
components, equipment, and fracture mechanics; analysis of commercial and
industrial materials and products.
*	Loading: evaluate structural vulnerability, damage, and risk under
natural hazard and fire loading.
*	Material properties: study thermal and mechanical properties of
materials used in construction and mechanical equipment.  
*	Mitigation: identify and develop loss prevention solutions for
structural systems, components, and products to reduce the risks associated
with natural hazards and fire.


Qualifications - External:


Qualifications include a Ph.D. degree, strong research record in the area of
interest, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. A solid
background in probability and statistics, proven technical programming and
modeling experience, and knowledge of model physics, principles, setup,
calibration, validation and sound analysis practices are highly desired.
Senior applicants must have demonstrated project management abilities. The
job title and compensation depend on qualifications and experience. 

Visit us at the AGU Fall Meeting in New Orleans in December 2017 at Booth
RR6!

 

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