Climate Data Scientist

About Us Climate change is creating unprecedented challenges for businesses, governments, and communities worldwide.At Mitiga Solutions, we help organizations understand, anticipate, and manage climate-related risks using science and technology.Born from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, we combine climate science, advanced modelling, and AI to turn complex data into actionable insights- supporting decisions from real-time forecasting to long-term climate projections.Our mission is simple: empower organizations to build resilience and adapt.We seek someone to design and develop the models behind our new Energy product, delivering climate risk information for renewable energy and investment decisions.You can translate physical climate risks linked to atmospheric processes (e.g., temperature extremes) into climate risk settings- accounting for the details of physical processes and the uncertainty in projections.You communicate physical climate-related atmospheric risk to clients, both on its own and alongside other climate perils.What You’ll Do Contribute to the technical ownership of Mitiga’s physical climate-related atmospheric hazard models, collaborating with the product and science teams to define the development roadmap for our physical climate risk products.Lead work to further validate our in-house atmospheric hazard models.Lead the exploration and evaluation of 3rd party datasets that could complement our current offering, including possible integration into our current technology.Work with our business and risk teams on appropriate ways to incorporate physical climate-related atmospheric risk into our ratings and impact calculations.Be the ‘go-to’ expert for questions about physical climate-related atmospheric hazardsboth within the company and with our customers.What We’re Looking For Minimum 4 years of experience in atmospheric hazard modelling, either Academic or Industry: At least 2 years of industry experience applying climate risk models and risk assessment methodologies.Technical Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of multi-scale atmospheric hazard modelling.Experience of hands-on atmospheric hazard modelling, including statistical modelling of extremes (e.g. extreme value theory) Climate Change Impact: Demonstrate an understanding of how climate change factors can influence physical related risks and atmospheric hazard dynamics and extremes.Proven Delivery: Experience of successfully delivering atmospheric hazard risk analyses to clients, ensuring clear insights.Hands-on Approach: Actively participate in the modelling process, contributing alongside our close-knit team.Skills in Python (or similar) and machine learning are highly desired.Data-Driven Approach: Possess a strong analytical mind and utilize data effectively to inform decision-making.Effective Communication: Have excellent stakeholder communication skills, enabling you to translate complex technical information into clear and concise messaging for diverse audiences.Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrate the ability to navigate ambiguous project requirements and develop clear solutions that drive the project forward.We are open to a range of backgrounds.What matters most is drive, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in climate or infrastructure.Why work at Mitiga Solutions?Purpose-driven impact.Your work will help shape resilience strategies for communities and critical infrastructure.From wildfires to windstorms, our models support decisions that matter.Collaborative & inclusive culture.Work in multidisciplinary teams where transparency, rigour, and shared ownership are valued.Diverse perspectives are not only welcome, they are necessary.Flexible working.Our hybrid model supports deep focus and balance.Enjoy compressed Fridays, 4-day summer weeks, your birthday off, and more!State-of-the-art technology.We combine high-performance computing, proprietary modelling platforms, and machine learning to deliver accurate, high-resolution climate risk forecasts.Flexible remuneration via Cobee.Get a monthly allowance for meals and maximize your salary with significant tax savings on transportation, learning, and more.#J-*****-Ljbffr

What We’re Looking For Minimum 4 years of experience in atmospheric hazard modelling, either Academic or Industry: At least 2 years of industry experience applying climate risk models and risk assessment methodologies. Technical Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of multi-scale atmospheric hazard modelling. Experience of hands-on atmospheric hazard modelling, including statistical modelling of extremes (e.g. extreme value theory) Climate Change Impact: Demonstrate an understanding of how climate change factors can influence physical related risks and atmospheric hazard dynamics and extremes. Proven Delivery: Experience of successfully delivering atmospheric hazard risk analyses to clients, ensuring clear insights. Hands-on Approach: Actively participate in the modelling process, contributing alongside our close-knit team. Skills in Python (or similar) and machine learning are highly desired. Data-Driven Approach: Possess a strong analytical mind and utilize data effectively to inform decision-making. Effective Communication: Have excellent stakeholder communication skills, enabling you to translate complex technical information into clear and concise messaging for diverse audiences. Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrate the ability to navigate ambiguous project requirements and develop clear solutions that drive the project forward.