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About the role
Roadrunner Venture Studios is recruiting a Head of Atmospheric Research for a portfolio company developing rainfall enhancement technology. You will lead the atmospheric science function and connect scientific validation with operational deployment. The scope includes meteorology, atmospheric prediction, modeling, data assimilation, field-data review, and scientific evaluation of deployments.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in atmospheric science, meteorology, physics, computer science, data science, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred
- Broad experience in atmospheric science, meteorology, weather prediction, numerical weather prediction, or atmospheric research
- Extensive experience configuring, running, and analyzing WRF. Experience contributing to WRF development is valuable
- Experience implementing WRFDA, DART, or similar data assimilation systems for research or operational use
- Strong knowledge of boundary layer meteorology, cloud microphysics, convective initiation, precipitation processes, and mesoscale atmospheric dynamics
- Experience interpreting forecasts and observations from radar, satellite, soundings, surface stations, or other meteorological systems
More about this role
Roadrunner Venture Studios is the nation's leading platform for founding breakthrough ventures in frontier technology. We partner with scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to turn deep technology into real companies. Our work spans energy, manufacturing, semiconductors, quantum computing, aerospace, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, and high performance computing.
Roadrunner Venture Studios is recruiting a Head of Atmospheric Research for a portfolio company developing rainfall enhancement technology.
You will lead the atmospheric science function and connect scientific validation with operational deployment. The scope includes meteorology, atmospheric prediction, modeling, data assimilation, field-data review, and scientific evaluation of deployments.
Atmospheric modeling is a major part of a broader mandate. You will set scientific direction, work hands-on, and build the team needed to support a growing deployment program.
This role includes significant equity.
This is an early-stage startup building something that has not been built before. Priorities will change quickly. If this working environment does not excite you, this role is probably not for you.
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