Quantitative Meteorologist

About Us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About The Role

We are looking for a talented Quantitative Meteorologist to join a cross-discipline team focused on improving the prediction of weather variables critical to the commercial success of bp’s business activities and the safety of its global operations.

In your role, you will help systematically assess the skillfulness and reliability of competing forecasting models from a range of providers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop weather forecast products that directly impact commercial decision making.

Key Responsibilities

- Quantitatively assess the skillfulness and reliability of forecasting models for geographic locations of high importance to bp

- Help improve the accuracy of our weather forecasts, and quantify the uncertainty

Essential Experience And Education

- PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or a related field

- In-depth knowledge of forecast verification methods

- Good knowledge of probability theory and statistics

- Strong analytical, reasoning and mathematical skills

- Intermediate level or higher python programming proficiency

- Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable Experience & Skills

- Knowledge of numerical weather prediction

- Experience of GIT and an understanding of software development best practice

- Experience with software packages and libraries related to weather forecasting is a plus

- Machine learning, especially if applied to weather forecasting

- Industry experience developing weather forecast products

Why join bp

At BP, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

How much do we pay (Base)? ($142,000 - $240,000) *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for US Benefits – Core. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Core U.S. Benefits. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Core U.S. Benefits.

We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.

As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.