Computational Atmospheric Scientist

Aligned Labs Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote worldwide

Job summary

Aligned Labs Inc. is expanding its expert consultant team with 12 PhD Atmospheric Scientists for part-time, fully-remote work supporting frontier AI research. Projects start at $60-100 USD per hour, with top-performing experts earning $150+ USD per hour.

The role involves stress-testing leading AI models on atmospheric science problems and evaluating AI-generated reasoning. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate Science, or related fields and have hands-on

Qualifications

• Fluent English reading and writing required.
• Hands-on experience in computational modeling, simulation, or large-scale data analysis.
• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate Science, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Stress-test AI models on atmospheric science problems.
• Create and verify complex questions and explanations in your area of expertise.
• Assess whether AI-generated reasoning meets the standards of a trained atmospheric scientist.

Skills

Fluent English

Computational modeling

Large-scale data analysis

Education

PhD in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/Climate Science

Job description

# Computational Atmospheric ScientistAligned HQLocationRemote (Worldwide)Compensation$60 - $100/hourPostedSeptember 17, 2026We are looking to expand our team of expert consultants with 12 PhD Atmospheric Scientists for part-time, fully-remote work supporting frontier AI research. Projects start at $60-100 USD per hour, with top-performing experts on our platform earning $150+ USD / hour.This role includes stress-testing leading AI models on research-level atmospheric science problems, creating and verifying complex questions and explanations in your area of expertise, and assessing whether AI-generated reasoning meets the standards of a trained atmospheric scientist.About AlignedAt Aligned, we partner with the world's leading AI labs to push the frontier of AI knowledge in fields like STEM, medicine, finance, and the humanities. Our platform matches subject-matter experts (like you) with paid consulting work on frontier projects at these labs.Who We're Looking ForYou hold a PhD in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate Science, or a closely related field, and you are actively engaged in computational research.Ideal backgrounds includeFaculty, postdoctoral researchers, and research scientists in university atmospheric science, meteorology, or climate departmentsScientists at government agencies and national research centers such as NOAA, NASA, NCAR, or national meteorological servicesResearchers at national laboratories working on climate, Earth system, or atmospheric modelingIndustry scientists applying atmospheric modeling in energy, renewables, insurance and reinsurance, aviation, or air quality consultingMinimum QualificationsFluent English reading and writing skillsPhD in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate Science, or a closely related fieldHands-on experience in computational modeling, simulation, or large-scale data analysis### Interested in this opportunity?Sign up to join our expert network. Once approved, you'll be matched with projects based on your expertise.