Chief Atmospheric Scientist - Equity & Weather Startup

Roadrunner Venture Studios; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Roadrunner Venture Studios is seeking a Head of Atmospheric Research to lead the atmospheric science function for a rainfall enhancement portfolio company. You will set scientific direction, lead modeling, and build a team to support deployment programs.

You will oversee WRF modeling, data assimilation, and integration of diverse observations. The role involves collaboration with science, software, and field teams in a fast-changing startup environment, with equity included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in atmospheric science, meteorology, physics, computer science, or data science.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with WRF and data assimilation systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set scientific strategy for evaluating atmospheric conditions and deployment windows.
• Integrate forecasts, datasets, soundings, radar, satellite imagery, and field data into assessments.
• Review data across deployments and communicate uncertainty.
• Lead WRF modeling for deployment planning, scenario analysis, and post-deployment review.
• Build an operational modeling chain for high-resolution simulations.
• Lead technical teams and communicate with leadership and partners.

Skills

WRF modeling

Python

Fortran

C++

Data assimilation

Leadership

Linux

Lidar/radar knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science or related field

Tools

WRFDA

DART

NetCDF

GRIB

RADAR

Cloud computing

Job description

Roadrunner Venture Studios is seeking a Head of Atmospheric Research to lead the atmospheric science function for a rainfall enhancement portfolio company. You will set scientific direction, lead modeling, and build a team to support deployment programs.

You will oversee WRF modeling, data assimilation, and integration of diverse observations. The role involves collaboration with science, software, and field teams in a fast-changing startup environment, with equity included.