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FM Research Graduate Internship 2025 Climate Risk and Resilience - Future Flood Hazard Models

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FM Global

Jan 27

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Norwood

Requirements

  • Graduate students (with good academic standing for graduation), who are seeking to expand their research experience beyond academia and bring expertise in the following active research areas:
  • Hydrology
  • Climate change
  • General:
  • Strong analytical skills and solid knowledge of probability and statistics
  • Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, R, Python, FORTRAN
  • Proficiency in processing large volumes of data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Desired based on Research topic:
  • GIS skills (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL)
  • Comfortable writing shell scripts and using APIs to automate workflows
  • Comfortable in Microsoft Windows and Linux environments
  • Experience in machine learning (would be a plus)

Responsibilities

  • Exciting and interesting technical challenges await when you join a world-class research team dedicated to reducing the impact of natural hazards.
  • Conducting flood discharge trend analysis, flood hydrograph generation, and visualizations.
  • Deliverables include flood discharge trends as a function of future climate Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) and location, and flood discharge input hydrographs for a global flood hydrodynamic model.

FAQs

Is this internship a remote position?

No, this internship is an in-office role based in Norwood, MA.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Graduate students with good academic standing are required, along with expertise in hydrology and climate change.

What programming languages should I be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should have experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, R, Python, and FORTRAN.

Are there any specific skills desired for this internship?

Yes, desired skills include GIS skills (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL), shell scripting, experience with APIs, and familiarity with both Microsoft Windows and Linux environments.

Will I receive support for temporary relocation if selected?

Yes, temporary relocation support is provided for selected qualified candidates.

What type of projects will I be working on during this internship?

You will be involved in conducting flood discharge trend analysis, flood hydrograph generation, and producing visualizations as part of future flood hazard modeling.

Is machine learning experience considered an asset for this internship?

Yes, experience in machine learning would be considered a plus for this position.

What communication skills are required for this role?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for effective collaboration and reporting.

Does FM offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

What types of data skills are beneficial for this internship?

Proficiency in processing large volumes of data and strong analytical skills with a solid knowledge of probability and statistics are beneficial.

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