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Head of Atmospheric Research - Onsite in San Francisco, CA

Roadrunner Studios
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Portfolio Company: Stealth
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience in atmospheric science, meteorology, weather prediction, or related fields
  • Experience with Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) modeling
  • Strong knowledge of meteorological data and observation systems
  • Ability to lead and mentor technical teams
  • Strong Python skills and familiarity with scientific computing languages like Fortran or C++
  • Experience with data assimilation systems like WRFDA or DART
Nice to have
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in atmospheric science, meteorology, physics, computer science, data science, or a related field
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Experience interpreting forecasts from radar, satellite, and other meteorological systems
  • Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning in weather modeling
  • Experience with meteorological datasets such as NetCDF and GRIB
What the job really is

The Head of Atmospheric Research will lead the atmospheric science function for a portfolio company focused on rainfall enhancement technology. Responsibilities include setting scientific strategy, integrating various data sources for assessments, leading atmospheric modeling efforts, and building a team to support deployment programs. The role requires hands-on work and involves significant travel and long hours in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits
  • Significant equity in the company
Things to weigh
  • Expect long hours (50-60 hours per week) and frequent travel
  • The role is in an early-stage startup with rapidly changing priorities
  • Hands-on work is required, which may not suit all candidates
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