University of Chicago
大学カリフォルニア大学ディレクター・AI・フーリ
University of Chicago staff support the University’s community of scholars, their shared ideals, and the core values that make the University a singular intellectual destination. We are part of the Physical Sciences Division which includes several interdisciplinary research institutes and centers. The AI for Climate (AICE) Research Initiative, a joint initiative with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, aims to accelerate and transform climate research with a focus on both scientific advances and societal impacts.
Job Summary The Director of AI for Weather will report to Professor Pedram Hassanzadeh with dotted line reporting to the DSI Senior Director of Research Programs and Strategy and will collaborate with AICE and Climate Extremes Theory and Data group. This role is integral to the smooth operation of the Human Centered Weather Forecasts (HCF) Initiative and related AI weather work, and requires a combination of skills in forecast operations, research, public engagement, and technical communication. The director will work with low- and middle-income countries to disseminate forecasts, test their effectiveness, refine based on user feedback, and scale them up through training national meteorological services members and co-developing tools to use and evaluate AI weather forecasts.
Responsibilities
Delineates new directions of research, and executes research and operational milestones in collaboration with principal researchers, research professionals, and other partners. Includes developing long‑range plans for research projects and coordinating with principal researchers.
Manages a team of research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of weather and climate applications. Advises other researchers on long‑range plans for research projects.
Works with Prof. Hassanzadeh to advance AI weather forecasting across scales, from short‑ and medium‑range to sub‑seasonal‑to‑seasonal (S2S) predictions.
Leads forecast projects of interest to the HCF Initiative at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, closely collaborating with a growing multidisciplinary team, including Prof. Michael Kremer (Economics) and Amir Jina (Public Policy), and in conjunction with international efforts at the Development Innovation Lab (DIL).
Actively participates in ongoing research projects, including co‑authoring scholarly publications and speaking at public lectures and presentations.
Designs and conducts experimental work in collaboration with researchers.
Assists in data analysis and interpretation.
Supervises operational deployments of forecasting weather events across scales.
Manages hiring in support of the operational forecasting pipelines.
Leads conversations and negotiations with stakeholders to plan, design, and execute collaborations. Establishes strong working relationships and represents the HCF Initiative in meetings with high‑level policymakers, funders, nonprofit leaders, and business executives on the global stage.
Identifies fundraising opportunities and leads grant‑writing efforts to support core Initiative activities.
Manages media relations, engages with the public and media to promote and disseminate research, and serves as a spokesperson for the research initiative.
Ensures smooth administration of the Initiative, including financial and administrative oversight, project management, grant reporting, budget oversight, and implements corrective action when appropriate.
Represents the HCF Initiative and affiliated programs to both internal and external constituencies, including working groups and committees to advance the planning and successful execution of key projects and representing the Faculty Director in a variety of external settings.
Provides high‑level project management and strategic support for the Faculty Director; tracks high‑priority projects and activities in which the Faculty Director is the lead.
Proactively disseminates project information to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintains evaluation metrics of the program.
Manages program operations and administrative functions which may include planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget, marketing, fundraising and proposal development.
Manages the dissemination, interpretation and application of program policies and recommends or makes exceptions.
Contributes to design of program content, policies and strategic planning efforts.
Performs other related work as needed.
Education Minimum requirements: a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience Minimum requirements: knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a related field.
Background working with international teams, particularly in weather‑related work. Regions of special interest include India and Africa.
Demonstrated ability to maintain high‑level relationships with academic researchers, governments, and external partnerships.
Demonstrated success in research, scientific and/or academic program management.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Effective project management skills, including managing and successfully working across teams, budgeting, attention to operational and research details, and managing multiple projects efficiently.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Expert problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Application Documents
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
University of Chicago provided pay range This range is provided by University of Chicago. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Job Family Administration & Management
Role Impact People Manager
Weekly Hours 37.5
Drug Test Required No
Health Screen Required No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No
Pay Rate Type Salary
FLSA Status Exempt
Pay Range $115,000.00 - $130,000.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Other
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Job Summary The Director of AI for Weather will report to Professor Pedram Hassanzadeh with dotted line reporting to the DSI Senior Director of Research Programs and Strategy and will collaborate with AICE and Climate Extremes Theory and Data group. This role is integral to the smooth operation of the Human Centered Weather Forecasts (HCF) Initiative and related AI weather work, and requires a combination of skills in forecast operations, research, public engagement, and technical communication. The director will work with low- and middle-income countries to disseminate forecasts, test their effectiveness, refine based on user feedback, and scale them up through training national meteorological services members and co-developing tools to use and evaluate AI weather forecasts.
Responsibilities
Delineates new directions of research, and executes research and operational milestones in collaboration with principal researchers, research professionals, and other partners. Includes developing long‑range plans for research projects and coordinating with principal researchers.
Manages a team of research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of weather and climate applications. Advises other researchers on long‑range plans for research projects.
Works with Prof. Hassanzadeh to advance AI weather forecasting across scales, from short‑ and medium‑range to sub‑seasonal‑to‑seasonal (S2S) predictions.
Leads forecast projects of interest to the HCF Initiative at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, closely collaborating with a growing multidisciplinary team, including Prof. Michael Kremer (Economics) and Amir Jina (Public Policy), and in conjunction with international efforts at the Development Innovation Lab (DIL).
Actively participates in ongoing research projects, including co‑authoring scholarly publications and speaking at public lectures and presentations.
Designs and conducts experimental work in collaboration with researchers.
Assists in data analysis and interpretation.
Supervises operational deployments of forecasting weather events across scales.
Manages hiring in support of the operational forecasting pipelines.
Leads conversations and negotiations with stakeholders to plan, design, and execute collaborations. Establishes strong working relationships and represents the HCF Initiative in meetings with high‑level policymakers, funders, nonprofit leaders, and business executives on the global stage.
Identifies fundraising opportunities and leads grant‑writing efforts to support core Initiative activities.
Manages media relations, engages with the public and media to promote and disseminate research, and serves as a spokesperson for the research initiative.
Ensures smooth administration of the Initiative, including financial and administrative oversight, project management, grant reporting, budget oversight, and implements corrective action when appropriate.
Represents the HCF Initiative and affiliated programs to both internal and external constituencies, including working groups and committees to advance the planning and successful execution of key projects and representing the Faculty Director in a variety of external settings.
Provides high‑level project management and strategic support for the Faculty Director; tracks high‑priority projects and activities in which the Faculty Director is the lead.
Proactively disseminates project information to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintains evaluation metrics of the program.
Manages program operations and administrative functions which may include planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget, marketing, fundraising and proposal development.
Manages the dissemination, interpretation and application of program policies and recommends or makes exceptions.
Contributes to design of program content, policies and strategic planning efforts.
Performs other related work as needed.
Education Minimum requirements: a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience Minimum requirements: knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a related field.
Background working with international teams, particularly in weather‑related work. Regions of special interest include India and Africa.
Demonstrated ability to maintain high‑level relationships with academic researchers, governments, and external partnerships.
Demonstrated success in research, scientific and/or academic program management.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Effective project management skills, including managing and successfully working across teams, budgeting, attention to operational and research details, and managing multiple projects efficiently.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Expert problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Application Documents
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
University of Chicago provided pay range This range is provided by University of Chicago. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Job Family Administration & Management
Role Impact People Manager
Weekly Hours 37.5
Drug Test Required No
Health Screen Required No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No
Pay Rate Type Salary
FLSA Status Exempt
Pay Range $115,000.00 - $130,000.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Other
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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