Kraner, Meredith
2022-03-11 15:20:23
Institution: Verisk Analytics (formerly AIR Worldwide)
Open Until Filled
Position Available
Verisk Analytics is a catastrophe/risk modeling firm with US offices located in San Francisco, CA and Boston, MA. We are currently hiring a Scientist/Seismologist in our Boston office. This position is entry level for those with a PhD or are near PhD completion.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the collection and analysis of a wide range of observational data, including historical earthquake catalogs and paleoseismological data, active faults and geodetic data, use them to develop seismicity and earthquake hazard models worldwide.
* 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 site 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.
Qualifications:
* Must have a strong background (through education and/or research) in active tectonics, earthquake geology and seismology, 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 for hazard analysis.
* Good knowledge in probabilistic 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, including scripting in languages such as C-shell, Bash, Tcl/Tk.
* 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.
* Ph.D. in Geophysics or M. Sc. in Geophysics with 3 or more years of research or industry experience in earthquake hazard modeling.
How to Apply:
The job posting and more information can be found at the link below:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Verisk/743999811145814-scientist-seismologist
Candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible
This same team is also hiring for a more senior-level position with ground motion experience (previously posted).
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Verisk/743999797688512-senior-seismologist-scientist
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
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Open Until Filled
Position Available
Verisk Analytics is a catastrophe/risk modeling firm with US offices located in San Francisco, CA and Boston, MA. We are currently hiring a Scientist/Seismologist in our Boston office. This position is entry level for those with a PhD or are near PhD completion.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the collection and analysis of a wide range of observational data, including historical earthquake catalogs and paleoseismological data, active faults and geodetic data, use them to develop seismicity and earthquake hazard models worldwide.
* 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 site 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.
Qualifications:
* Must have a strong background (through education and/or research) in active tectonics, earthquake geology and seismology, 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 for hazard analysis.
* Good knowledge in probabilistic 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, including scripting in languages such as C-shell, Bash, Tcl/Tk.
* 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.
* Ph.D. in Geophysics or M. Sc. in Geophysics with 3 or more years of research or industry experience in earthquake hazard modeling.
How to Apply:
The job posting and more information can be found at the link below:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Verisk/743999811145814-scientist-seismologist
Candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible
This same team is also hiring for a more senior-level position with ground motion experience (previously posted).
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Verisk/743999797688512-senior-seismologist-scientist
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
________________________________
This email is intended solely for the recipient. It may contain privileged, proprietary or confidential information or material. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this email and any attachments and notify the sender of the error.
