Scientist, Earthquake Hazards

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

Become a member of the Verisk Extreme Event Solutions’ 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 events.

Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role

• Manage the collection and analysis of a wide range of observational data, including historical earthquake catalogs, active faults and geodetic data, geological and geotectonic data, and historical ground shaking intensity data, use them to develop seismicity and earthquake hazard models worldwide.
• Conduct research on shallow soil site condition and its impact on ground motion intensity for various types of seismic sources.
• Conduct research on probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) for different types of seismic sources, improve and advance PSHA methodologies for robust short-term and long-term seismic hazard assessment at regional and location level.
• Collaborate with other seismologists and earthquake engineers to develop comprehensive and consistent earthquake risk assessment models.
• Communicate earthquake hazard and risk model results to internal and external clients

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Qualifications

• Ph.D. in geology /geophysics/geotechnical engineering with 5 or more years of research or industry experiences in earthquake sciences and seismic hazard modeling. Or, Master degree in geology/geophysics with 3-5 years of applied industry experience
• Must have a strong background (through education and/or research) in earthquake geology and geophysics, and/or geotechnic engineering and site characterization for ground motion modeling, and solid understanding of and experience in seismic hazard analysis
• Must have the ability to interpret geological, geophysical, and historical earthquake data for characterization of seismic sources and ground motion for hazard analysis
• Solid knowledge with a minimum of 1 years of experience in seismic hazard analysis and the ability to gather, integrate, and critically analyze data and results from all relevant sources of natural hazard information
• Strong analytic skills and proficiency in scientific programming languages, including C++, FORTRAN, Python, R, with 2+ years of experience with at least one of the languages
• Proficiency in working in Windows and Linux/Unix environment
• Highly motivated and self-directed with demonstrated experience in advancing complex projects and working with interdisciplinary teams of scientists
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• This is a hybrid role based in Boston

Additional Information

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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