Lead Researcher, Monsoons

About the Trust

The University of Chicago Trust (the Trust) is a charitable trust in India, established in 2008 by an alumnus of The University of Chicago. The objectives of the UChicago Trust are to provide opportunities for grants to support educational programs, research programs and activities for the betterment of India.

The Development Innovation Lab – India (DIL-India)

DIL-India, based at the Trust in India, is dedicated to using the tools of economics to benefit millions of people. We work across sectors like health, education, agriculture, climate change, road safety, and others. We do so by collaborating with government agencies, firms, and non-profits in India to identify, test, and scale evidence-based solutions.

Position Description The Lead Researcher will work on research projects on developing forecasts for the Indian monsoon. The Lead Researcher will collaborate with leading experts in atmospheric science, AI, and economics, such as William Boos, Pedram Hassanzadeh, Amir Jina, and Michael Kremer.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate models for forecasting the Indian monsoon 
  • Develop systems for producing forecasts 
  • Contribute to building a publicly available benchmarking and validation system for forecasts
  • Mentor and oversee the work being performed by the research staff which may include Predoctoral Associates, Research Associates, and 
  • Support onboarding and capacity building for new research staff.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

Education:

  • PhD in Climate Science, Climate Studies, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, or a related field at the time of the appointment.

Experience:

  • Strong programming and numerical skills.
  • Experience with high-performance computing and analysis of large datasets.
  • Expertise in weather forecasting or climate modeling/dynamics.
  • Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects of scientific deep learning.
  • Experience with AI weather models.

Competencies

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills

Working Conditions

  • Possible travel to the United States and across India as per the requirements of their assignments.
  • Applicant must be legally authorized to work in India

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Professional References’ Contact Information (3 required)

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