Catastrophe Modeling & GIS Research Co-op
Liberty Mutual Insurance
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About the Role
This is a six-month co-op opportunity within the Catastrophe R&D group at Liberty Mutual Insurance, focusing on the development and creation of mapping solutions for risk assessment related to natural catastrophes and climate change impacts.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform data mining and in-depth reviews of research literature, data, and models.
- Collect, analyze, and visualize data using geospatial, statistical, and other analytical methods.
- Develop and maintain interactive maps and spatial databases for natural disaster risk assessment (floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.).
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Available to work full-time from January - June 2027.
- Coursework or experience in geospatial analytics and working with GIS applications (e.g., ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS).
- Coursework or experience in programming languages (Python or R).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate student in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or Engineering working towards a degree.
- Strong academic record and a cumulative 3.0 GPA preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.