Computing and Mathematical Sciences Division - Research Engineer: AI for Weather Forecasting

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate machine-learning methods for weather forecasting and related spatiotemporal problems.
• Build reproducible workflows for processing data, training models, and evaluating forecasts.
• Conduct experiments, establish baselines, analyze model performance, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop and document forecasting models and research software for research and operational settings.
• Collaborate with researchers and national and international partners working in weather and climate services.

Required qualifications

• Experience applying machine-learning methods to weather forecasting, climate analysis, or spatial data.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience with a commonly used machine-learning framework.
• Experience with weather or climate datasets, including reanalysis, satellite, observational, or forecast data.
• Knowledge of machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including written and spoken English.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Atmospheric or Climate Science, or a related discipline.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with xarray, Dask, NetCDF, or Zarr; GPU computing, distributed training, high-performance computing, or cloud computing.
• Experience with probabilistic forecasting, ensemble methods, uncertainty quantification, data assimilation, or forecast evaluation.
• Experience with Git, Linux, automated testing, reproducible environments, or container tools.
• Familiarity with agricultural or environmental weather applications and interdisciplinary or international collaborations.
• Coursework or training in machine learning, spatiotemporal modeling, weather or climate science, data assimilation, or scientific computing.

Compensation and benefits

• The role includes a competitive tax-free monthly salary, housing allowance, comprehensive medical insurance, an annual return flight, and visa application support.
• The posting also describes health and life insurance and relocation support for international hires.

Application materials

• Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, CV, Google Scholar profile link, a 1–2 page research statement, and contact details for two referees.