FM Global-posted 5 months ago
$117,280 - $168,600/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Norwood, MA
5,001-10,000 employees
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles. Join a world-class research team dedicated to reducing the impact of natural hazards and climate risks. FM is a market leader in commercial and industrial property insurance and loss prevention, serving over one-third of FORTUNE 1000 companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain business continuity through state-of-the-art engineering and research. The Structures and Geohazards Research Group at FM is seeking a creative and self-motivated Senior Research Scientist with a strong foundation in wind engineering and a specialized focus on computational wind engineering (CWE). The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in fluid dynamics, high-performance computing, and wind tunnel testing, along with a demonstrated ability to conduct innovative, high-impact research. This role is integral to a strategic research initiative aimed at advancing the understanding of wind-related hazards and developing effective mitigation strategies. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge projects that blend computational modeling with experimental validation to address real-world challenges in wind engineering.

  • Develop computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to simulate wind flow around buildings and infrastructure, capturing complex aerodynamic interactions.
  • Analyze wind loading on structures using high-resolution simulations; validate results with wind tunnel experiments or field measurements.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to incorporate wind effects into risk models, design standards, and resilience strategies.
  • Publish and present research in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific or industry conferences.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and innovation in wind engineering research initiatives.
  • PhD degree in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Engineering or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience with CFD software, both open-source (e.g., OpenFOAM) and commercial (e.g., ANSYS Fluent).
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C++, Python, R, MATLAB.
  • Skilled in high-performance computing (HPC) and parallel computing environments.
  • Experience with wind tunnel testing or field measurements is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with relevant building codes and standards is a plus.
  • Proven track record of publishing high-quality research and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards program including an incentive plan.
  • Generous health and well-being programs.
  • 401(k) and pension plan.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible work.
  • Time off allowances.
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