Chief Scientist - Earth Science Modeling

ERT; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consultancy firm based in Mansfield seeks a Chief Scientist with over 15 years of leadership in earth sciences. The role is focused on enhancing weather model accuracy for NOAA's forecasting efforts. Candidates should hold an MS degree in atmospheric science, with a PhD preferred, and must excel in using earth systems data. This position includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement and skills development

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a leadership role in climate or earth systems science.
• Ability to handle and use earth systems data for large-scale forecasting.
• Must pass a background investigation to access government facilities.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the research-to-operations-to-research pipeline for weather forecasting.
• Improve accuracy and reliability of weather models per NOAA's guidance.

Skills

Experience in climate or earth systems science

Leadership in weather modeling

Handling earth systems data

Education

MS degree in atmospheric science or closely related discipline

PhD preferred

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Chief Scientist - Earth Science Modeling, Mansfield

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Client:

ERT

Location:

Mansfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Position Overview
ERT is seeking a Chief Scientist with experience in meteorology or atmospheric sciences, or other earth sciences to support tasks at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC). The primary objective will be to enhance the research-to-operations-to-research pipeline for the weather forecasting community with the goal of improving the overall accuracy and reliability of US National Weather Service weather models. All research and development will be guided by the NOAA open-source science principles.

Required Skills

• 15+ years of experience in position of increasing responsibility and leadership in the field of climate or earth systems science, weather modeling and forecasting, or a closely related discipline.
• Facility with the computational and technical operational components of handling and using earth systems data for large-scale forecasting.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
  

Education
MS degree in atmospheric science, earth science or closely related discipline. PhD preferred.

Location
This position supports work at NOAA's Silver Spring, MD facility with some telework permitted.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $46,000 - 221,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.