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Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Scientist

$30-55/hrRemoteFreelanceSTEM

About the Role

We're looking for wildlife and habitat conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on biodiversity protection and ecosystem management. Your real-world expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons about, and communicates conservation science — making a meaningful impact on one of the most important applications of AI technology.

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

What You'll Do

  • Review AI-generated wildlife and habitat conservation scenarios for scientific accuracy and ecological validity
  • Assess the quality of ecological reasoning, conservation strategies, and biodiversity management approaches presented by AI
  • Identify unrealistic assumptions, flawed methodologies, or misapplied conservation techniques
  • Provide clear, structured feedback that improves how AI models handle complex ecological topics
  • Work independently and asynchronously on a schedule that fits your life

Who You Are

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in wildlife biology, ecology, or habitat conservation
  • Strong foundational knowledge of biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and conservation management
  • Able to critically evaluate applied ecological reasoning presented in written form
  • Comfortable reviewing and annotating structured scientific content with precision
  • Self-motivated and reliable — you can manage your own time and meet deadlines without micromanagement

Nice to Have

  • Graduate degree in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Science, or a related field
  • Field research or conservation program management experience
  • Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation, or annotation workflows

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs and help define how AI handles complex scientific topics
  • Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule, from anywhere
  • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global team of subject-matter experts
  • Contribute to meaningful work that ensures AI gets conservation science right
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension