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Soil and Water Conservation Scientist

$30-55/hrRemoteFreelanceSTEM

About the Role

We're looking for soil and water conservation scientists to help shape how AI understands sustainable land and water management. Your real-world expertise will directly influence the accuracy and reliability of AI systems used by researchers, conservationists, and policymakers worldwide.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role — work on your own schedule while contributing to cutting-edge AI development.

  • Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
  • Type: Hourly / Task-Based Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

  • Review AI-generated soil and water conservation scenarios for scientific accuracy and real-world applicability
  • Evaluate content related to erosion control, watershed management, soil health, and conservation planning
  • Identify flawed assumptions, outdated practices, or impractical recommendations in AI outputs
  • Provide clear, structured feedback to improve the scientific rigor and quality of AI training data
  • Work independently and asynchronously to complete task-based assignments on your own schedule

Who You Are

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in soil science, hydrology, environmental conservation, or a related field
  • Strong foundational knowledge of soil processes, water systems, and conservation techniques
  • Able to critically evaluate applied environmental science reasoning and written technical content
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Nice to Have

  • Graduate degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
  • Experience with field assessments, conservation planning tools, or land management programs
  • Prior exposure to AI content evaluation, annotation, or data quality workflows

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects with real-world environmental impact
  • Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with experts across the globe
  • Contribute to AI that better understands the science behind sustainable land and water use
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension