Climate Data Specialist

Job Description

About the job

What if your years of environmental science expertise could directly shape how AI understands our planet’s most pressing challenges. We are looking for Climate Data Specialists with advanced degrees to develop complex, real world problems in climate modelling, ecology, and sustainability problems that train the next generation of AI models to reason like a scientist.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to apply their knowledge beyond the lab. No AI background needed your scientific expertise is what matters.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You’ll Do

• Design, solve, and critically review advanced environmental science problems with genuine real world relevance
• Apply your expertise in climate modeling, ecology, sustainability, or related disciplines to craft complex, rigorous problem statements
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the boundaries of AI scientific reasoning
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and intellectual depth across every deliverable
• Work independently on task based assignments fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Holds a Master’s or PhD in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Ecology, or a closely related field
• Strong working knowledge of climate modeling, ecological systems, or sustainability science
• Comfortable coding in Python or R for research, data analysis, or modeling
• Exceptionally clear written communicator you can explain complex science precisely and accessibly
• Detail oriented and methodical, with high standards for scientific accuracy
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
• Background in computational modeling, remote sensing, or environmental data analysis
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary research spanning climate, ecology, and policy
• Experience reviewing or editing scientific content for accuracy and rigor

Why Join Us

Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

Work on cutting edge AI projects alongside leading research labs your science directly shapes what AI knows about the natural world

Fully remote and flexible work when and where it suits you

Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task based work

Make a tangible impact by helping AI reason more accurately about climate, ecology, and the environment