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Head of Atmospheric Research - Onsite in Albuquerque, NM

Roadrunner Studios
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Portfolio Company: Stealth
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience in atmospheric science, meteorology, or related fields
  • Strong knowledge of atmospheric modeling and data assimilation
  • Experience with Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) modeling
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team
  • Strong communication skills for conveying scientific findings
  • Hands-on experience with meteorological field equipment
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree in atmospheric science or related field
  • Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning in weather modeling
  • Experience with numerical weather prediction models in high performance computing environments
  • Familiarity with meteorological datasets such as NetCDF and GRIB
  • Experience with Doppler lidar systems and weather radar
What the job really is

The Head of Atmospheric Research will lead the atmospheric science function for a startup focused on rainfall enhancement technology. Responsibilities include setting scientific direction, integrating various data sources for atmospheric modeling, and leading a team of scientists and engineers. The role demands hands-on work, significant travel, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities in a high-demand environment.

Benefits
  • Significant equity in the company
Things to weigh
  • Expectations of 50 to 60 hour work weeks with frequent travel and weekend work
  • Fast-paced startup environment with rapidly changing priorities
  • No specific salary or additional benefits mentioned
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