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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
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
