[CLOSED] Opportunities to join WWRP Working Groups

The WMO/World Weather Research Programme (WWRP) invites professionals from across the globe to apply for membership in several of its Working Groups. These groups play a pivotal role in advancing weather science and aligning with the WWRP’s Implementation Plan for 2024-2027. Starting from January 1, 2025, selected candidates will serve a four-year term, contributing to innovative research and impactful projects. We especially encourage applications from Early Career Professionals eager to make a difference.

Why Join?

As a member, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts worldwide, work on pioneering weather research, and make strides in meteorological science to benefit global communities.

Open Positions and Expertise Needed

1. Working Group on Data Assimilation and Observing Systems (DAOS)

• Positions Available: 3
• Targeted Expertise:
  • Polar observations and applications
  • Urban observations and applications
  • Machine Learning
  • Emerging observational technologies
• Regional Focus: Encourages applications from WMO Region I (Africa), WMO Region III (South America), and WMO Region V (Southwest Pacific).

2. Working Group on Tropical Meteorology Research (TMR)

• Position Available: 1
• Targeted Expertise:
  • Sub-seasonal to seasonal prediction of tropical cyclones, monsoons, or tropical precipitation
  • Use of AI/ML in analyzing and predicting tropical processes
• Regional Focus: Strongly encourages applications from WMO Region I (Africa), WMO Region III (South America), and WMO Region V (Southwest Pacific).

3. Working Group on Predictability, Dynamics, and Ensemble Forecasting (PDEF)

• Positions Available: 2
• Targeted Expertise:
  • Urban modeling
  • Machine Learning for weather prediction
  • Research-to-Operations (R2O) experience, especially in meteorology and Earth system sciences
  • Translating scientific advancements into operational forecasting
• Regional Focus: Welcomes applications from WMO Region I (Africa), WMO Region III (South America), and WMO Region V (Southwest Pacific).

4. Working Group on Nowcasting and Mesoscale Research (NMR)

• Positions Available: 2
• Targeted Expertise:
  • Boundary layer processes
  • Urban meteorology and hectometric modeling
  • Machine Learning
  • Emerging nowcasting technologies
• Regional Focus: Prioritizes applications from WMO Region I (Africa), WMO Region III (South America), and WMO Region V (Southwest Pacific).

5. Joint Working Group on Forecast Verification Research (JWGFVR)

• Positions Available: 2
• Targeted Expertise:
  • Verification of tropical cyclone forecasts
  • Verification of artificial intelligence forecasts
  • Development of community verification software/systems
• Regional Focus: Interested in candidates from WMO Region I (Africa), WMO Region III (South America), and WMO Region V (Southwest Pacific).

More information on the positions and the groups are available in the open call document.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full Terms of Reference and Mission of each Working Group here to ensure alignment with their expertise and career goals. Submissions can be made via this form by November 13th, 2024.

This is your opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge meteorological research that impacts global communities. Apply today to be a part of WWRP’s mission to advance weather science for a safer, more sustainable world.