Senior Scientist, Weather Research/Property Risk

Verisk is seeking a Senior Scientist I with a strong background in atmospheric science (or related field) and scientific programming skills to join our Weather Solutions team. This team develops and maintains cutting-edge products and services that help clients in insurance, restoration, and related industries respond effectively to natural catastrophe events.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of research expertise, technical skills, and collaborative mindset. You will advance scientific products through research and development, work closely with engineers to move algorithms into production, and contribute to innovations that have a direct impact on how industries respond to severe weather.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research in atmospheric science with focus on advancing Verisk’s weather solutions.
• Develop and implement algorithms using observational and model-based meteorological data.
• Draft clear documentation for research methods, models, and algorithms.
• Collaborate with scientists, product managers, and software engineers to transition research into scalable products.
• Analyze and apply knowledge in one or more specialized domains such as severe convective weather, weather radar, weather modeling, hurricanes, or data assimilation.
• Contribute to the scientific vision of the team while ensuring product quality, relevance, and timeliness.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or related field, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 2–5 years of programming experience in Python and/or C++ (preferably in a geospatial research setting).
• Hands-on experience with meteorological observational and weather model data.
• Strong scientific coding background, specifically with geospatial data analysis and algorithm development.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and produce technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of severe convective weather processes.
• Experience with machine learning/AI techniques applied to atmospheric data.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms.
• Experience with software version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency with Linux/UNIX.

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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.

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 Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day work