Champaign, IL, US
14 days ago
Senior Scientist, Atmospheric

This position is required to be on-site.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.    

 

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.  

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.  

 

The Senior Atmospheric Scientist is responsible for providing crop consultants, retail employees, and executive leadership across the company with relevant, timely, and accurate weather information. You will work with our agronomists to combine your expertise in weather with agricultural practices and educate our staff and customers on proactive and preventative recommendations. Creating and maintaining excellent relationships across the organization will be critical as you work with the team to be our company’s trusted provider of weather information. 

 

What you will do: 
 

Join a team of atmospheric scientists dedicated to providing the employees of Nutrien Ag Solutions with trusted, agronomically relevant weather information. 

Provide daily content (in video, podcast and/or blog format) educating on upcoming weather events and how they will affect their agricultural practices. You will be the trusted advisor on immediate short-term weather and longer seasonal development as they plan for their season. 

Travel across the United States and Canada to present to non-experts in the company, educating on historical and forecasted weather for their region. 

Connect with our employees across North America and be a trusted advisor for their practices. 

Support our weather safety experts in forecasting imminent dangerous weather events and deploying safety bulletins across the company. 

Act as a representative of Nutrien Ag Solutions, speaking about our weather capabilities to media, and showcasing the work we are doing to support our people in the field.

​Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment.​

 

What you will bring: 
 

​​Bachelor’s degree in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, climate science or related discipline. 

​5-10+ years’ experience forecasting across the US and Canada. 

​Including experience teaching and presenting to non-experts. 

A background in forcasting for agriculture is a plus.

Focasting experience in Brazil and Australia preferred but not required.

​Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time. 

​Including international travel. ​ 

​Map making software experience preferred. 

​Knowledge of microclimates in the West of the US (particularly California) preferred. 

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.  

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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