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The main responsibility of the position will be to implement and improve existing, and develop new flood mapping methods and technologies, and build on the success of our recently released Inland Flood Models for US, Canada, Central Europe, Italy, and Japan as we expand into the rest of Europe and other countries. You will work with meteorologists, climate scientists, engineers, software professionals, statisticians, and actuaries to incorporate the latest flood modeling technologies into cutting-edge flood risk assessment software. Your contributions will help provide our clients with tools and data used to make informed decisions about flood risk.

About the Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Role

• Set up, calibrate, and run hydraulic models to simulate riverine and pluvial flood.
• Analyze riverine and tidal gauge records, study the effects of flood defense structures on river flooding.
• Develop and validate large scale flood maps based on physical principles.
• Develop computer programs to automate data capture, flood mapping techniques, and post-process model results.
• Communicate results to team members, stakeholders, and clients.

• PhD in Civil/Environmental/Hydraulic Engineering or MSc degree with relevant professional experience
• Prior experience in developing and applying river hydraulics and/or urban flooding models
• Strong programming skills in C++/C# or python
• Knowledge of computational hydraulics, including numerically solving partial differential equations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with existing hydraulic modeling software, e.g., HEC RAS is a plus.
• Experience in GIS applications such as ArcGIS and GDAL is a plus
• Experience with parallel programming and GPUs is a plus

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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.

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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