Contract Climate Scientist - Storm Modelling Location: London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid / Remote ) Contract Type: Outside IR35 Initial Duration: 3-4 Months Start Date: ASAP NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW Short-term consultancy opportunity with a high-impact climate intelligence company Hands-on modelling and research on severe weather events and their implications Join a multidisciplinary science and technology team working on next-gen climate tools Outside IR35 - flexible hybrid/on-site setup To apply, contact jordanna.ramsey@searchability.com WHO WE ARE We are working on behalf of a cutting-edge organisation that develops tools to assess the consequences of extreme weather linked to climate change. The team merges environmental science, data, and modelling into commercial decision-making. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a project-based position for an experienced climate scientist with a specialisation in storm system analysis, such as tropical cyclones, extra-tropical systems, and storm surge. You'll be joining a science unit that's refining hazard models, interpreting climate signals, and contributing to a growing library of actionable insights. Your scientific expertise will shape real-world decisions and product offerings. DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES Improve and calibrate internal models simulating intense storm systems Translate atmospheric data and climate projections into practical hazard risk indicators Work with earth system scientists, risk analysts, and geospatial experts on data integration Run model evaluations and contribute to quality assurance of simulation outputs Support explanation of model assumptions and findings to wider business and client teams Use programming tools (primarily Python) in remote/cloud environments for analysis Stay current with peer-reviewed research and bring scientific rigour to project outputs WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR At least 3 years' experience applying scientific research on extreme weather systems, either in industry or academia Experience building or improving models for tropical cyclones, storm surge, or related hazards Proficiency using Python for analysis in cloud-based or remote workflows Skilled communicator able to explain technical results to non-specialists Comfortable working at the interface of science and product development PhD (or equivalent research experience) in climate science, atmospheric modelling, or a related field (preferred) BONUS POINTS FOR EXPERIENCE IN Catastrophe model frameworks for wind or flood perils Bayesian statistics, probabilistic modelling, or extreme value theory Prior work on translating scientific climate data into decision-useful formats CORE SKILLS Storm Modelling, Climate Hazards, Tropical Cyclones, Python, Climate Risk, Physical Risk Analysis, Atmospheric Science, Remote Modelling, Scientific Communication, Risk Mapping, Cloud Computing TO APPLY Email your CV and brief note of interest to jordanna.ramsey@searchability.com All applications will be treated in confidence and submitted only with your express permission.