Lead Scientist, Extreme Weather & AI Forecasting

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 173,256 - 242,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health and retirement benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Winter Holiday Shutdown

Parental bonding leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Staff Scientist specializing in extreme weather and AI/ML applications for forecasting. The role includes serving as Laboratory Research Manager and leading the CASCADE Scientific Focus Area. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and over 10 years of research experience. They will be responsible for mentoring and securing funding, ensuring impactful scientific outcomes, and conducting interdisciplinary research. The position offers a salary range of $173,256 – $242,544 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant research experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in securing external funding.
• Experience mentoring early-career scientists.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Laboratory Research Manager (PI) for the CASCADE SFA.
• Apply AI/ML and atmospheric science to advance prediction of extreme weather.
• Secure funding through proposals as PI/co-PI.

Skills

Expertise in extreme weather

AI/ML application

Leadership in climate science

Interdisciplinary research

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in physics, atmospheric science, earth science, or related field

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Staff Scientist specializing in extreme weather and AI/ML applications for forecasting. The role includes serving as Laboratory Research Manager and leading the CASCADE Scientific Focus Area. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and over 10 years of research experience. They will be responsible for mentoring and securing funding, ensuring impactful scientific outcomes, and conducting interdisciplinary research. The position offers a salary range of $173,256 – $242,544 based on experience and qualifications.