Climate Data Specialist

Alignerr Corp.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Freelance autonomy

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Climate Data Specialist to help train AI using climate science expertise. This fully remote hourly contract targets Masters or PhD researchers who want rigorous, impactful work without relocation.

You will design advanced climate-related problems, evaluate AI reasoning, and collaborate with AI researchers across time zones while maintaining scientific integrity and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in environmental science or related field.
• Experience in climate modeling, ecology, sustainability, or earth systems science.
• Proficient in Python or R for research or data analysis.
• Exceptional written communication and ability to explain complex science clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, solve, and review advanced environmental science problems with real-world relevance.
• Apply climate modeling, ecology, sustainability, or related fields to construct meaningful problem statements.
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy and clarity.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to push AI understanding.
• Ensure deliverables meet high scientific integrity and clarity.

Skills

Written communication

Self-directed work

Fluent English

Education

Masters or PhD in Environmental Science / Climate Science / Ecology

Tools

Python

R

Job description

About The Role

What if your expertise in climate science could directly shape how AI understands one of the most critical challenges facing our planet? We're looking for environmental science specialists to develop advanced, real-world problems in climate modeling, ecology, and sustainability — helping train the next generation of AI models to reason with scientific precision.

Climate Data Specialist (AI Training)

What if your expertise in climate science could directly shape how AI understands one of the most critical challenges facing our planet? We're looking for environmental science specialists to develop advanced, real-world problems in climate modeling, ecology, and sustainability — helping train the next generation of AI models to reason with scientific precision.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for Masters and PhD-level researchers who want to put their deep domain knowledge to work on something genuinely impactful — without leaving behind the rigor and intellectual challenge they thrive on.

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

What You'll Do

• Design, solve, and review advanced environmental science problems with real-world relevance and scientific depth
• Apply your expertise in climate modeling, ecology, sustainability, or related fields to construct complex, meaningful problem statements
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, rigor, and clarity
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the boundaries of what AI can understand in your field
• Ensure all deliverables meet a high standard of scientific integrity and communicative clarity

Who You Are

• Masters or PhD in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Ecology, or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in at least one of: climate modeling, ecology, environmental sustainability, or earth systems science
• Proficient in Python or R for research or data analysis
• Exceptionally strong written communicator — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely
• Detail-oriented, rigorous, and self-directed when working independently
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
• Background in scientific writing, peer review, or curriculum development
• Familiarity with AI tools or language model evaluation as an end user
• Experience communicating complex environmental science to interdisciplinary audiences

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Apply your scientific expertise to a domain where it creates lasting, real-world impact
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch