About the Role
What if your expertise in climate modeling, ecology, or sustainability could directly shape how AI understands our planet's most pressing challenges? We're looking for Environmental Science experts — Masters and PhD holders — to develop rigorous, real-world problems that train the next generation of AI models to reason at a scientific level.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just deep domain expertise and a commitment to scientific precision.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Develop, solve, and review advanced environmental science problems with real-world relevance and scientific rigor
- Apply your expertise in climate modeling, ecology, sustainability, or related fields to design complex, meaningful problem statements
- Evaluate AI-generated responses to environmental science questions for accuracy, depth, and clarity
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to improve model reasoning
- Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of scientific accuracy and communicative clarity
Who You Are
- Hold a Master's or PhD in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline
- Strong expertise in at least one of: climate modeling, ecology, sustainability, or environmental systems
- Proficient in Python or R for research or data analysis
- Exceptional written communication skills with sharp attention to detail
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
- Familiarity with scientific writing for non-specialist audiences
- Experience designing coursework, exams, or research problems in an academic setting
- Background spanning multiple environmental science subfields
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
- Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons about the natural world
- Contribute to AI development that could help address real environmental challenges at scale
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch