Principal ScientistResearch Department, Earth System Modelling Section, Model Uncertainty Grouppage tabs Profile Summary: Martin Leutbecher works on the methodology of ensemble forecasting with a focus on the representation of uncertainties in the initial conditions and the model. Professional interests: Dynamics and physical processes in the Earth System Numerical weather prediction Representation of model uncertainties Initial conditions for ensembles Evaluation of ensemble forecasts Atmospheric predictability Career background: Team leader Model Uncertainty, ECMWF 2016-present Team leader Medium-range ensemble prediction, ECMWF 2013-2016 Principal Scientist, ECMWF 2011-present Senior Scientist, ECMWF 2002-2011 Visiting Scientist CNRM, Meteo-France 2001-2002 Consultant, ECMWF 1999-2002 Postdoc at the Institute for Atmospheric Physics, DLR Oberpfaffenhofen 1998-1999