Marine and Aviation Weather Expert

We are seeking a Lead Climatologist to develop the climatology and atmospheric science foundation of our next-generation Marine & Aviation Intelligence platform.

The role can be structured as full-time or on a consultancy/advisory basis, depending on availability and mutual agreement. The successful candidate will work closely with a passionate cross-functional team to build an AI-powered platform that fuses rainfall histories, radar, satellite, oceanographic, and aviation datasets with AI-driven forecasting.

• Data Analysis and Modeling
• Curate and analyze climate datasets (ERA5, CMIP6, IMERG, HYCOM, CMEMS, buoy & radar archives).
• Develop methodologies for QPE (Quantitative Precip Estimation) and QCE (Quantitative Current Estimation).
• Guide assimilation of rainfall, currents, waves, and tide datasets into unified models.
• Forecasting and Validation
• Collaborate on design of AI-driven rainfall and ocean current forecasts.
• Establish skill metrics and validation frameworks against gauges and station networks.
• Support integration of aviation climatology (turbulence, wind shear, visibility indices).
• Domain Leadership
• Mentor the AI/ML team on climatological best practices.
• Advise on extreme events (monsoons, cyclones, storm surges, turbulence corridors).

• PhD/Master's in Climatology, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Oceanography, or related field.
• 10+ years research or applied experience in climatology / weather modeling / marine or aviation meteorology.
• Proven expertise with datasets like ERA5, IMERG, CMIP, HYCOM, WaveWatch III.
• Knowledge of assimilation techniques (Kalman filters, variational assimilation).
• Strong coding skills in Python (xarray, netCDF4, numpy, matplotlib); GIS a plus.
• Track record of publications or operational contributions (IMD, INCOIS, IITM, WMO, ECMWF, or equivalent).

• Opportunity to shape India's first AI-powered Marine & Aviation Intelligence platform.
• Collaboration with a passionate cross-functional team.
• Flexible engagement models and competitive consultancy packages.

We are building a cutting-edge platform that combines data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights for various stakeholders. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality results and making a meaningful impact in the industry.