About the role#
The Rainmaker Radar Science Fellowship is a paid, full-time research appointment for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent graduates. Fellows join the radar-science group to work on scoped projects aligned with current research priorities. You will work alongside researchers and operators, taking responsibility for a concrete workstream while contributing to ongoing analysis and operational support. This is a three-to-six-month appointment with a standard duration of four months.
What you'll do#
- Build quality-controlled radar datasets aligned with aircraft, UAS, satellite, model, surface, and operational observations.
- Implement and validate methods for radar processing, feature extraction, storm tracking, and statistical analysis.
- Develop baselines and quantify uncertainty, false detections, and failure modes.
- Create case visualizations and scientific analyses for inspection by domain experts.
- Produce clear, reusable code and documentation.
- Present findings to radar scientists, meteorologists, and technical leadership.
- Deliver a final artifact such as a validated dataset, case atlas, tracking system, or analysis protocol.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate, master's, or PhD program, or status as a recent graduate or postdoctoral researcher.
- Academic background in Physics, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Strong quantitative and programming skills, with preference for Python.
- Experience in radar meteorology, atmospheric science, signal processing, or remote sensing.
- Ability to formulate a scientific question, execute an analysis, and validate results.
- Capability to work with large, imperfect observational datasets.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $8,000 per month.
- Benefits: Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), daily lunch in-office, and free EV charging at the headquarters.
- Timing: Rolling applications with project-specific start dates.
About Rainmaker Technology Corporation
Rainmaker Technology Corporation manufactures climate technology products. The company focuses on cloud seeding for farms, ecosystems, and communities. Founded in 2023, the firm maintains its headquarters in El Segundo, California. It operates as a privately held entity with 105 employees.
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