Job description
Join Nimbus Weather Labs in Boulder, Colorado, as a Senior Meteorologist where you will advance weather forecasting, climate research, and public-safety insights through rigorous science and clear communication. This is a unique opportunity to influence industry decisions and community resilience by delivering accurate, actionable weather analysis.
As a leading member of our forecasting and research division, you will leverage cutting-edge modeling, observations, and data analytics to deliver high-quality forecasts and risk assessments for partners in aviation, energy, and emergency management.
Responsibility
- Lead development and validation of numerical weather prediction products and forecast tools.
- Build and maintain forecasting systems, data pipelines, and visualization dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with climate and extreme weather researchers to advance understanding and practical applications.
- Communicate forecast uncertainty, risk assessments, and scenario planning to non-technical audiences with clarity.
- Mentor junior meteorologists, provide technical guidance, and oversee quality assurance of outputs.
- QA/QC observational data and model outputs, ensuring traceability and reproducibility of results.
- Support field campaigns and rapid-response analyses during significant weather events.
Qualification
- Master’s or PhD in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of experience in weather forecasting or climate research.
- Strong proficiency in Python and R; experience with numerical weather prediction models (WRF, GFS, ECMWF) is a plus.
- Experience in data analysis, statistics, machine learning, and data visualization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing environments and version control (Git).
- Experience with GIS and geospatial data; ability to work with large datasets and develop reproducible workflows.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across teams.