Executive Director, Human Centered Weather Forecasts
Core
Leading the UChicago Human-Centered Forecasts initiative to transform access to high-quality AI-based weather forecasts for vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries.
Role type
Executive Director, Center Leadership & Strategy
Builds
A new interdisciplinary initiative bridging AI advances in weather forecasting with climate adaptation needs in LMICs.
Domain
Development Economics, Climate Science, AI for Social Good
Required skills
Strategic planning, team management, stakeholder negotiation, fundraising, project management, policy coordination
Preferred skills
Supervising teams in higher education/international orgs, leading grant proposals, engaging with government counterparts, familiarity with causal research in development economics, knowledge of AI in climate science
Technologies
AI forecasting methods, A/B testing frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic plan, oversee management across workstreams led by faculty, secure $20-$50 million in funding, coordinate with internal/external researchers, represent initiative with policymakers and funders, manage related teams and budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight