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Soil and Water Conservation Scientist (AI Training)
About the Role
We're looking for experienced soil and water conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on sustainable land and water management content. Your scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons about, and communicates complex conservation topics - making a real impact on the quality and reliability of next-generation AI tools used in environmental science.
What You'll Do
Who You Are
Nice to Have
Why Join Us
About the Role
We're looking for experienced soil and water conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on sustainable land and water management content. Your scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons about, and communicates complex conservation topics - making a real impact on the quality and reliability of next-generation AI tools used in environmental science.
- Organization
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: Hourly Contract - Location
: Remote - Commitment
: 10-40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Review and evaluate AI-generated soil and water conservation scenarios for scientific accuracy and practical soundness
- Assess content related to erosion control, watershed management, soil health, and conservation planning
- Identify flawed assumptions, oversimplified reasoning, or impractical recommendations in AI outputs
- Provide clear, structured feedback to improve scientific rigor, depth, and clarity
- Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments that fit your schedule
Who You Are
- 3 years of hands-on experience in soil science, hydrology, conservation planning, or a closely related field
- Strong foundational knowledge of soil processes, water systems, and applied conservation techniques
- Able to critically evaluate environmental science reasoning and identify where AI goes wrong
- Comfortable reviewing and responding to technical written content with precision
- Self-motivated and reliable working independently in a remote setting
Nice to Have
- Graduate degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Experience with field assessments, GIS tools, or conservation planning software
- Familiarity with AI content evaluation or data annotation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs and make a tangible difference in how AI handles environmental science
- Fully remote and flexible - complete tasks on your own schedule with no fixed hours
- Freelance perks: full autonomy, variety in your work, and collaboration with a global team of experts
- Contribute to meaningful work that helps AI get environmental science right
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch