Meteorologist (Tamil Nadu, India)

**Position Title: Meteorologist**

**Open Period: 27 May 2025 - 26 June 2025**

**Position Description**:
**Duty station**: TN-SMART Project Office, Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency, Ezhilagam Annex Bld., Chennai, India.

**Type of Contract**: Full-time, project-based contract

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Knowledge_
- Doctorate or master’s degree in atmospheric science, physics, and other related fields.
- Experience_
- A minimum of three years of experience in system analysis, database management, or software support.
- Technical Skills:_
- Meteorological & Forecast Tools_
- Proficiency in handling Automatic Weather Station (AWS) data and interpreting meteorological parameters.
- Familiarity with forecast models such as ECMWF, GFS, WRF, and regional ensemble systems.
- Knowledge of satellite imagery interpretation and radar data usage is a plus.
- Data Processing & Visualization
- Experience working with gridded datasets, time-series data, and spatial interpolation techniques.
- Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for data automation, statistical analysis, and plotting.
- Tools like GrADS, NCL, Panoply, or NetCDF Operators (NCO).
- Forecast Verification & Statistical Methods
- Strong grounding in forecast verification metrics: RMSE, Bias, POD, FAR, CSI, etc.
- Ability to automate daily and seasonal forecast validation scripts and comparative assessments.
- GIS and Mapping (Optional)_
- Familiarity with QGIS or ArcGIS to create spatial visualizations and impact overlays (e.g., rainfall distribution maps).
- Communication & Documentation_
- Excellent skills in preparing weather bulletins, technical reports, and presentations.
- Ability to convey complex weather data to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
- Coordination Tools_
- Familiarity with incident management systems, early warning platforms, and communication protocols used in emergency response.
- Personal Qualities:_
- Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with stakeholders.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Data Collection & Management:_
- Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for observation data collection, storage, quality control, and reporting.
- Conduct daily, monthly, seasonal, and event-based weather reporting using AWS and forecast model data.
- Perform periodic audits and evaluations of AWS stations to ensure performance and data reliability.
- Forecast Evaluation & Model Validation:_
- Analyse and evaluate multiple forecast products integrated into TNSDMA platforms at various administrative levels (district, taluk, block).
- Compare forecasts with observed data to assess accuracy and identify trends, especially during extreme weather events.
- Recommend suitable models or blends to improve forecast reliability and event capture (e.g., heavy rain, heatwaves, windstorms).
- Weather Interpretation & Impact Analysis:_
- Interpret AWS and gridded data to understand weather patterns, microclimate variations, and sectoral impacts (e.g., agriculture, infrastructure, health, transport).
- Update and issue forecasts twice daily to administrative officials and emergency response teams.
- Monitor real-time conditions and provide expert input on potential risks and response needs
- Emergency Coordination & Communication:_
- Develop response protocols for severe weather events, ensuring clear roles and timelines.
- Coordinate with disaster management authorities, line departments, and external stakeholders during high-impact weather scenarios.
- Ensure timely dissemination of critical data and alerts during emergencies to relevant departments and public platforms.
- Quality Control & Continuous Improvement:_
- Perform regular reviews of data quality, station health, and reporting timelines.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational readiness.
- Stay updated with emerging tools and global standards in observational meteorology and weather forecasting.

**Contract Duration**

**How to Apply**:
Ms. Dusadee Padungkul

Head-Operational Support

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,

Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have any prior work experience with Non-Profit Organizations, International Organizations, or Inter-Governmental Organizations?

If not, are you interested in working in such environments? Please