Meteorologist for Re/Insurance model development

This role is part of Aon Impact Forecasting team, a team of scientists, developers and client services colleagues together developing and supporting catastrophe models for various perils including flood, windstorm, earthquake, wildfire or terrorism.

What the day will look like

• You will work closely with our Wildfire Risk Model development team - mainly on meteorological side of the Wildfire model development.

• Assist on the technical development with a focus on meteorological component of the model.

• Develop and test ideas that could improve the performance of the modelling solutions.

• Coordinate and eventually manage R&D projects with our academic partners.

• Manage the collection and processing of data vital for the R&D work undertaken.

• Communicate with various parties involved in the project, including academic partners, team members in different offices and clients.

• Present your work on the project at commercial, academic and marketing events.

We are looking for a candidate interested in extreme weather and climate, willing to work in the bridge between industry and academia and enthusiastic to grow into an expert on this subject!

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• University degree (or in senior year) in climatology, meteorology or related natural (geo)science.

• Technical thinking, ability to quickly learn new things and concepts.

• Proficient communication skills in English

• Analytical skills with knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis.

• Functional knowledge of scripting or programming language (R, MATLAB, Python, or others). Some knowledge of SQL or other relational database tools and of GIS is also welcome!

How we support our colleagues

Being a part of Aon means having opportunities, working in a driven, encouraging and friendly environment. We value integrity, authenticity and a can-do approach.

Working at Aon brings you an opportunity to work for a market leader in the highly attractive reinsurance industry with regional headquarter in Prague, while engaging with people all over the world.

We offer attractive benefits package including pension scheme contributions, massages in the office, language courses, ergonomic tables, sick days and many more.

We have modern offices in the very centre of Prague, but we also offer flexible working hours and home office.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please note applications are available for candidates with valid work permit in CZ.

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2541336 Meteorologist for Re/Insurance model development

This role is part of Aon Impact Forecasting team, a team of scientists, developers and client services colleagues together developing and supporting catastrophe models for various perils including flood, windstorm, earthquake, wildfire or terrorism.

What the day will look like

• You will work closely with our Wildfire Risk Model development team - mainly on meteorological side of the Wildfire model development.

• Assist on the technical development with a focus on meteorological component of the model.

• Develop and test ideas that could improve the performance of the modelling solutions.

• Coordinate and eventually manage R&D projects with our academic partners.

• Manage the collection and processing of data vital for the R&D work undertaken.

• Communicate with various parties involved in the project, including academic partners, team members in different offices and clients.

• Present your work on the project at commercial, academic and marketing events.

We are looking for a candidate interested in extreme weather and climate, willing to work in the bridge between industry and academia and enthusiastic to grow into an expert on this subject!

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• University degree (or in senior year) in climatology, meteorology or related natural (geo)science.

• Technical thinking, ability to quickly learn new things and concepts.

• Proficient communication skills in English

• Analytical skills with knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis.

• Functional knowledge of scripting or programming language (R, MATLAB, Python, or others). Some knowledge of SQL or other relational database tools and of GIS is also welcome!

How we support our colleagues

Being a part of Aon means having opportunities, working in a driven, encouraging and friendly environment. We value integrity, authenticity and a can-do approach.

Working at Aon brings you an opportunity to work for a market leader in the highly attractive reinsurance industry with regional headquarter in Prague, while engaging with people all over the world.

We offer attractive benefits package including pension scheme contributions, massages in the office, language courses, ergonomic tables, sick days and many more.

We have modern offices in the very centre of Prague, but we also offer flexible working hours and home office.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please note applications are available for candidates with valid work permit in CZ.

#LI-LH