Natural Resource Conservation Scientist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your expertise in ecosystems, land management, and conservation could help shape how AI understands the natural world We're looking for experienced natural resource conservation scientists to join a cutting-edge AI training project — evaluating and improving how AI systems reason about environmental science, conservation policy, and land stewardship.

Your real-world knowledge will directly influence the quality and accuracy of AI used by researchers, policymakers, and practitioners around the globe.

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

What You'll Do

Review conservation science questions, case studies, and scenarios used in AI training datasets
Evaluate the scientific accuracy of AI-generated content covering land use, ecosystems, soil health, water systems, and biodiversity
Assess whether AI recommendations reflect real-world conservation practices and current scientific understanding
Provide clear, structured feedback to improve AI reasoning, depth, and reliability
Work independently and asynchronously — on your own schedule, at your own pace

Who You Are

3+ years of professional experience in natural resource conservation, environmental science, or a closely related field
Strong working knowledge of ecosystems, land management principles, and conservation decision-making
Able to critically evaluate scientific reasoning and applied recommendations with confidence
Comfortable reviewing structured written content and providing detailed, actionable feedback
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently on remote, asynchronous tasks

Nice to Have

Master's degree or PhD in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related discipline
Hands-on fieldwork or applied conservation project experience
Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation workflows, or data annotation platforms

Why Join Us

Work on the frontier of AI — contribute to projects with real impact on how AI understands our natural world
Fully remote and flexible — work from anywhere, on your own schedule
Autonomy and variety — no two projects are exactly alike; your expertise guides the work
Global collaboration — connect with a diverse network of subject matter experts worldwide
Potential for ongoing work — strong contributors are considered for contract extensions and future projects
Meaningful contribution — help ensure AI gets environmental science right, at a time when it matters most