What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Climate Scientist position at Kettle?
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Climate Scientist with strong industry experience and a robust coding background to join our team. This role requires a blend of scientific expertise, technical proficiency, and communication skills, enabling you to not only contribute to our wildfire and climate models but also effectively pitch and discuss our models and systems with stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities- Develop, refine, and validate climate and wildfire models to support underwriting and risk management.
- Communicate complex scientific models and data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and underwriting.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest climate science research, methodologies, and industry trends.
- Design and implement Python-based analytical tools and models.
- Analyze historical and predictive wildfire and climate data to improve model accuracy and effectiveness.
- Assist in pitching our proprietary models and systems to potential clients, partners, and industry forums.
Essential Experience of a Successful Candidate
- PhD or Master's degree in Climate Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Proven industry experience in climate modeling, wildfire risk assessment, or similar domains.
- Strong Python programming skills, including experience with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and geospatial tools.
- Hands-on experience with climate and wildfire modeling techniques and tools.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex models for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Useful Experience
- Experience presenting at conferences or pitching scientific models to industry stakeholders.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques for climate data analysis.
- Knowledge of geospatial data analysis and visualization frameworks.
- Previous experience in the (re)insurance industry or working on natural catastrophe modeling.
- Be part of a mission-driven company tackling real-world challenges.
- Work with a passionate and innovative team in a collaborative environment.
- Opportunity to influence cutting-edge wildfire risk modeling in a dynamic industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including remote work flexibility.