Flood Vulnerability Model Developer

• Development of flood vulnerability models (the most sensitive component of a catastrophe model)
• Study concepts and review scientific literature on flood vulnerability and property damage quantification
• Collect, sort, and compare vulnerability functions, assess their physical characteristics, and impact on financial loss estimates
• Analyze individual insurance claims for vulnerability calibration
• Documenting the overall process as well as its presentation at different occasions, such as clients’ meetings, conferences or technical forums
• Collaborate with model developers and colleagues developing loss calculation platforms

• University degree of civil/structural engineering or knowledge of engineering practices and construction logic
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to quickly learn new tools, methodologies and concepts
• Proficient English communication skills
• Knowledge of scripting or programming language to automate tasks (R, Python, or others), basics of SQL or another relational database as well as GIS/CAD is a plus
• Good knowledge of MS Office (mainly Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness and confidence to present your work to internal and external audiences

Knowledge of scripting or programming language to automate tasks (R, Python, or others), basics of SQL or another relational database as well as GIS/CAD is a plus

• Cell phone
• Flexible start/end of working hours
• Notebook
• Occasional work from home
• Refreshments on workplace
• Sick days