Head of Atmospheric Research - Remote

About Roadrunner Venture Studios Roadrunner Venture Studios is the nation's leading platform for founding breakthrough ventures in frontier technology. We partner with scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to turn deep technology into real companies. Our work spans energy, manufacturing, semiconductors, quantum computing, aerospace, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, and high performance computing. About the Role Roadrunner Venture Studios is recruiting a Head of Atmospheric Research for a portfolio company developing rainfall enhancement technology. You will lead the atmospheric science function and connect scientific validation with operational deployment. The scope includes meteorology, atmospheric prediction, modeling, data assimilation, field-data review, and scientific evaluation of deployments. Atmospheric modeling is a major part of a broader mandate. You will set scientific direction, work hands-on, and build the team needed to support a growing deployment program. This role includes significant equity. This is an early-stage startup building something that has not been built before. Priorities will change quickly. If this working environment does not excite you, this role is probably not for you. What You Will Do Atmospheric Science and Prediction Set the scientific strategy for evaluating atmospheric conditions, selecting deployment windows, interpreting results, and improving operating criteria. Integrate forecasts, historical datasets, soundings, rad