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Hurricane Model Developer in Chicago!The Hurricane model developer will be part of Wind modeling team within Impact Forecasting focused on development of solutions for tropical cyclone and related hazards. The role responsibilities include, but are not limited to building historical and stochastic event sets, modeling of surface wind speeds, estimating hurricane parameters, analyzing tropical cyclone related data, implementing hazard into modeling platform ELEMENTS, incorporating of climate change research into catastrophe models etc. The position is full-time and is located in Chicago, IL.Role Responsibilities:Tropical cyclone hazard (development of stochastic tracks, tropical cyclone wind fields, parameter estimates etc.)Automation of insurance loss forecast of tropical cyclonesAdaptation of tropical cyclone catastrophe model for estimates of climate change impact on insurance lossImplementation of the model into unified catastrophe modelling platformApplied research in various topics related to tropical cyclone and loss impactSkills and experience that will lead to successM. S. or PhD degree in Meteorology, Climate Science, Oceanography, or similar Earth Science fieldFluent in programming in some of the following – MATLAB, R, PythonProblem solving skills, collaborative attitude, willingness to learnExperience with MS products – Word, PowerPoint, ExcelExperience with catastrophe modelingUser level experience with SQL, ArcGIS, QGIS is usefulHow we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.comNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Pay Transparency Laws: The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.#li-kd1 2527627,qualifications:UNAVAILABLE,responsibilities:Hurricane Model Developer in Chicago!The Hurricane model developer will be part of Wind modeling team within Impact Forecasting focused on development of solutions for tropical cyclone and related hazards. The role responsibilities include, but are not limited to building historical and stochastic event sets, modeling of surface wind speeds, estimating hurricane parameters, analyzing tropical cyclone related data, implementing hazard into modeling platform ELEMENTS, incorporating of climate change research into catastrophe models etc. The position is full-time and is located in Chicago, IL.Role Responsibilities:Tropical cyclone hazard (development of stochastic tracks, tropical cyclone wind fields, parameter estimates etc.)Automation of insurance loss forecast of tropical cyclonesAdaptation of tropical cyclone catastrophe model for estimates of climate change impact on insurance lossImplementation of the model into unified catastrophe modelling platformApplied research in various topics related to tropical cyclone and loss impactSkills and experience that will lead to successM. S. or PhD degree in Meteorology, Climate Science, Oceanography, or similar Earth Science fieldFluent in programming in some of the following – MATLAB, R, PythonProblem solving skills, collaborative attitude, willingness to learnExperience with MS products – Word, PowerPoint, ExcelExperience with catastrophe modelingUser level experience with SQL, ArcGIS, QGIS is usefulHow we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.comNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Pay Transparency Laws: The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. 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