Climate Scientist

Mitiga Solutions is hiring a Climate Scientist in Barcelona, Spain. The role involves processing climate datasets, developing methodologies, and creating innovative products. Key responsibilities include refining products, integrating big datasets, and supporting climate science teams. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a related field, experience with climate models, strong programming skills in Python, and the ability to work in an Agile team. This is a full-time position.
Our mission is to mitigate the risks posed by climate-driven perils through the application of cutting-edge science and technology.
Climate Scientist Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Climate Scientist to support our climate science team in delivering impactful solutions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in processing climate datasets, developing new methodologies, and contributing to innovative product creation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Refine existing product offerings to better align with client needs in close collaboration with product and science teams.
• Integrate big datasets, implement advanced algorithms, and apply cutting-edge methodologies to improve data analysis and climate modeling.
• Work closely with the data engineering team to design and deploy applications for faster, more impactful insights.
• Support the science teams to deliver reports on climate-related projects.
• Contribute to the creation of new climate-related products and solutions.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in atmospheric science, mathematics, climate/earth system science, hydrology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years' experience working with climate models (e.g., CMIP6, GCMs, RCMs) and expertise in ensemble analysis and uncertainty quantification, or climate risk analysis and statistical methods.
• Preferred experience in flood/hydrological modeling, bias correction, downscaling techniques, and climate impact assessments.
• Knowledge of machine learning is a plus.
• Proficiency in handling large, multi-dimensional datasets (e.g., netCDF, TIFF).
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience using xarray and a solid understanding of software engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within an Agile team environment.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possession of a passion for translating climate science into actionable insights for businesses and communities.