Atmospheric Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr; United States; Remote; MXN 1,547,000 - 2,836,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking an Atmospheric Science Expert to help train and test AI models. You will design rigorous, real-world problem sets and evaluate AI reasoning against scientific standards.

Requirements include a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field, expertise in climate science, and fluent English. This is a remote, hourly contract with flexible hours for researchers and scientists who value accuracy and methodological rigor.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• Deep expertise in climate modeling, atmospheric dynamics, meteorology, ecology, or sustainability science.
• Comfortable coding in Python or R for research or quantitative analysis.
• Exceptional written communication skills — translate complex science into clear, structured problem statements.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for scientific accuracy.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and review advanced atmospheric science problems grounded in real-world relevance.
• Apply expertise in climate modeling, meteorology, ecology, or sustainability to design complex, rigorous problem sets.
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, depth, and scientific integrity.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the quality of AI scientific reasoning forward.
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.
• Work independently on task-based assignments fully on your own schedule.

Skills

Atmospheric modeling

Python

R

English fluency

Education

Master's/PhD in Atmospheric Science

Job description

Atmospheric Science Expert (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your deep knowledge of atmospheric science, climate modeling, and earth systems could directly shape how AI reasons about the planet's most complex problems? We're looking for Atmospheric Science experts to help build and train cutting-edge AI models — designing rigorous, real-world problems that push AI reasoning to its limits.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and scientists who want to put their expertise to work on something genuinely new. No prior AI experience needed — just a strong scientific foundation and a passion for getting things right.

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

What You'll Do

• Develop, solve, and review advanced atmospheric science problems grounded in real-world relevance
• Apply your expertise in climate modeling, meteorology, ecology, or sustainability to design complex, rigorous problem sets
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, depth, and scientific integrity
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the quality of AI scientific reasoning forward
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables
• Work independently on task-based assignments fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Master's or PhD in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in at least one of: climate modeling, atmospheric dynamics, meteorology, ecology, or sustainability science
• Comfortable coding in Python or R for research or quantitative analysis
• Exceptional written communication skills — you can translate complex science into clear, structured problem statements
• Naturally detail-oriented with a high standard for scientific accuracy
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or AI evaluation workflows
• Background in scientific writing, peer review, or curriculum development
• Familiarity with AI tools or language models as an end user
• Experience communicating science to non-specialist audiences

Why Join Us

• Work at the frontier of AI development alongside world-leading AI research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually engaging work
• Apply your scientific expertise to a domain that's actively shaping the future of AI
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch