Stratospheric Flight Weather Scientist & Forecast Lead

Bali International Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Radical is looking for an Atmospheric Scientist to lead innovative atmospheric research for their high-altitude solar-powered aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in atmospheric science and experience with numerical weather models, as they will be responsible for characterising atmospheric processes and developing operational metrics for flight operations.

This position involves working closely with cutting-edge technology, providing opportunities to apply your skills in a dynamic and revolutionary environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in atmospheric science with strong background in atmospheric dynamics.
• Experience with numerical weather models and observational datasets.
• Experience turning model data into actionable metrics.
• Proficiency in Python and scientific computing.

Responsibilities

• Characterise atmospheric processes relevant to aircraft operations.
• Develop operational metrics and forecasts for flight operations.
• Run numerical atmospheric models for forecasting conditions.
• Validate atmospheric models against real-world measurements.

Skills

Atmospheric dynamics

Numerical weather models

Python programming

Scientific computing stack

Education

Master's or PhD in atmospheric science or related field

Tools

Linux

Job description

Radical is looking for an Atmospheric Scientist to lead innovative atmospheric research for their high-altitude solar-powered aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in atmospheric science and experience with numerical weather models, as they will be responsible for characterising atmospheric processes and developing operational metrics for flight operations.

This position involves working closely with cutting-edge technology, providing opportunities to apply your skills in a dynamic and revolutionary environment.