Description
Our mission
Climate change is causing deep uncertainty at all levels of society, with climate volatility reducing the security of all land-based assets and posing a multi-level security threat for the functioning of enterprises, societies, and governments.
Mitiga is a spinoff of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, which hosts MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe.
Mitiga’s mission is firmly rooted in employing cutting-edge science and technology to mitigate the multifaceted risks posed by climate-driven perils. Our approach spans a spectrum of temporal scales, from real-time and annual forecasts to projections spanning the next century. This comprehensive perspective on risk, coupled with our capacity to transfer risks to capital markets via catastrophe bonds, positions us to significantly contribute to enhanced climate mitigation, resilience, and equity.
And we need you.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Senior CAT Modeler Wildfire, your expertise will be pivotal in advancing our comprehension and simulation methodologies for wildfire hazards. Leveraging your deep knowledge of wildfire science and your ability to collaborate effectively with atmospheric and climate experts, you will contribute significantly to the development of robust methodologies and models aimed at assessing and managing wildfire risk. Your background, including a PhD in a technologically related field or environmental sciences, positions you well for this task. Statistical proficiency is crucial for analyzing wildfire data and refining models. This position will enable you to add substantial contributions to the field. Your experience in catastrophe modeling further enhances your capability to address the specific needs of upcoming products. Your work will directly influence our ability to model, simulate and design products and tools to respond to the increasing challenges posed by wildfires, thereby enhancing resilience and minimizing the socio-economic impacts of these natural disasters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Go-to Expertise in Wildfire Science:
As a go-to expert, you’d provide comprehensive insights into fire behavior, ecology, and the impact of climate and atmospheric drivers on wildfire hazard and risk.
Understanding fire behavior involves studying how fires spread, their intensity, and the factors that influence them. For instance, wind, temperature, and fuel availability play crucial roles.
The influence of climate and atmospheric conditions on wildfires is essential. For example, drought, heat, and wind can dry out vegetation, making it more susceptible to ignition
Support Methodology Development:
- You’d contribute to defining scientific and technical methodologies for wildfire research.
- Addressing limitations and exploring advancements ensures that wildfire science remains effective and relevant.
- Refining fire-related products involves integrating the latest research findings into practical tools for fire managers and landowners.
Bridge between Disciplines:
- Acting as a liaison between wildfire science and atmospheric/climate experts is crucial.
- Collaboration ensures a holistic understanding of wildfire dynamics. For instance, understanding how weather patterns influence fire behavior is essential.
- Facilitating communication with technical developers, marketing teams, and others ensures that research findings translate into actionable solutions.
Proactivity and Ownership:
- Leading or co-leading committed projects demonstrates initiative and ownership.
- Active participation with research institutions and universities fosters knowledge exchange and keeps you informed about cutting-edge developments.
- Expertise in writing grant proposals and delivering project tasks is valuable for securing funding and achieving ongoing project goals.
- Remember that wildfire science is multidisciplinary, and your expertise will contribute significantly to managing and mitigating wildfire risks. 🔥🌿🌎
Requirements
Qualifications
- PhD in technical discipline or Environmental Science
- Deep knowledge of wildfire science
Strong statistical proficiency - Experience in catastrophe modeling (a plus)
- Excellent collaboration skills
Benefits
Diversity
A recent study shows that one in every 10 tech workers in Spain are women. Only 8% of all contracts in 2019 with people with disabilities were in technology and science. Meanwhile, 30% of LGTBIQ people in Spain do not come out in the workplace for fear of discrimination.
This is neither the world we want to live in nor the workplace we’re building.
Mitiga is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
In fact, we strongly encourage applicants from minority groups to apply.
Our offer
Our vision is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Some of our benefits, like unlimited personal time or flexible working arrangements, help work adjust to your life – and not the other way around. You can work from home or come twice a week to our office near the beach in one of the coolest spaces in town (Talent Garden). Dogs and other furry friends are welcome!
Our compressed work schedule allows you to work half a day on Fridays during the year (so you can start the weekend early). During the summer, it also allows you to work 4 days a week, so you spend time with your loved ones (or work on your tan). Shadow our leadership and participate in our structured feedback and mentorship programs. If you grow, we grow.