Meteorologist
28AI USED FOR28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM PHYSICAL SCIENCES →
Meteorologist
Meteorologists play a crucial role in understanding and predicting weather patterns, which impacts everything from agriculture to disaster management. Their expertise not only helps safeguard lives and property but also drives economic decisions across industries in the UK and globally.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Who hires for this
Met OfficeThe UK's national weather service, providing weather and climate-related services.BBC WeatherThe BBC's weather service, known for its accurate forecasts and innovative weather reporting.WeatherquestA private weather consultancy providing tailored weather services to businesses.University of ReadingA leading institution in meteorology research and education, offering various career opportunities.National Centre for Atmospheric ScienceA research centre focused on understanding the atmosphere and its processes.