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Research Scientist, Heat Forecasting
Research Scientist, Heat Forecasting
Global health & development
Climate change
Full-time
Deadline soon
Global health & development
Climate change
Full-time
Deadline soon
Deadline
2026-11-13
Routes to impact
Direct high impact on an important cause
Description
Develop heat forecasting systems and decision-focused metrics using AI, statistical, and physics-based methods for real-time predictions in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Build and evaluate forecasting systems for extreme heat against decision-maker-focused baselines
  • Develop regional forecasts to improve livelihoods of farmers in low- and middle-income countries
  • Study forecasting potential for high-impact phenomena such as extreme heat using AI and statistical weather models
  • Collaborate with meteorological agencies to build operational, actionable real-time prediction systems
  • Occasional travel to field sites in low- and middle-income countries may be required
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