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Descartes Underwriting

Location:
France, Paris

Category:
Research and Development

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Job Description:

Due to rapid growth, we are seeking to expand our R&D team and we are looking for R&D Data Scientist Interns (end of studies). The R&D team aims at developing new and innovative models thanks to state-of-the-art research to help the Underwriting team meet with efficiency and reliability towards the clients in a 6 months to 3 year timeframe. These roles will allow you to gain knowledge of the insurance industry and the emerging risks (natural catastrophes, cyber...), all while collaborating closely with other internal teams (Software, Operations, Legal and Commercial) and our external partners.

Job Responsibility:

Improving and/or developing new models to improve our understanding of climate risks
Conducting research on the modelling of climate risks and machine learning methods
Identifying new and innovative ideas and testing state-of-the-art methods from scratch based on recent research articles
Collaborating with the underwriting and business teams to ensure our products are efficiently integrated into the underwriting process and meet our client’s needs
Working autonomously and pragmatically to make appropriate technical decisions

Requirements:

Student from a research-oriented master’s degree in applied mathematics, physics, climate or meteorological studies
Ideally a previous professional experience (internship) in Data Science or climate modelling
Keen interest in climate related topics
Highly skilled in statistics, probabilities, applied mathematics and machine learning methods
Eye for quality and attention to detail
Fluency in English (written and verbal communication) is required
Proficiency in Python (e.g. pandas, scikit-learn)
Good command of one additional language (e.g. Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish...) is valued
Interested in weather and natural perils modelling (wildfires, hail, tsunamis, earthquakes etc)
Excellent team player able to work under pressure and respect deadlines
Strong desire to learn and commitment to the organization’s mission
Results oriented, high energy, with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
Motivated to help improving businesses’ and communities’ resilience to climate change

What we offer:

Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, allowing you to progress towards technical excellence
Work in a collaborative & professional environment
Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity
Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks
Attractive remuneration according to the profile, meal voucher, 60% transport reimbursement

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Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

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