Catastrophe Modeling & GIS Research Co-op (January - June 2027)
About The Position
We are seeking a candidate to join our R&D (Research and Development) group, focusing on the development and creation of mapping solutions for risk assessment related to natural catastrophes and climate change impacts. As a Co-op within our Catastrophe R&D group, you’ll be working closely with senior scientists and engineers on various projects helping with tasks to perform data mining and in-depth reviews of research literature, data, and models. You will also collect, analyze and visualize data, using geospatial, statistical as well as other analytical methods. Additionally, you will develop and maintain interactive maps and spatial databases for natural disaster risk assessment (floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.). This six-month co-op will challenge you with real-world projects and hands-on training, all while being mentored by leaders and experts in risk management R&D.
Requirements
- Must be available to work full-time from January - July 2027.
- Undergraduate or graduate student in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering working towards a degree with a strong academic record and a cumulative 3.0 GPA preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. We will not sponsor employment visas. Candidates who will require future sponsorship, including candidates on CPT/OPT/STEM‑OPT who will require future sponsorship, are not eligible to apply.
- Course work or experience in geospatial analytics and working with GIS applications (e.g., ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Course work or experience in programming languages (Python or R).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform data mining and in-depth reviews of research literature, data, and models.
- Collect, analyze and visualize data, using geospatial, statistical as well as other analytical methods.
- Develop and maintain interactive maps and spatial databases for natural disaster risk assessment (floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.).
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Workplace flexibility
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
