Computational Atmospheric Scientist

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

Job summary

Aligned Labs is seeking 12 PhD-level Atmospheric Scientists for part-time, fully-remote consulting to support frontier AI research. Projects start at $60-100 USD per hour, with top experts earning $150+ USD per hour.

You will stress-test AI models on atmospheric science problems, create and verify complex questions and explanations in your area of expertise, and assess whether AI-generated reasoning meets the standards of a trained atmospheric scientist.

Qualifications

• PhD in atmospheric science or closely related field.
• Experience in computational modeling, simulation, or data analysis.
• Fluent English reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Stress-test AI models on research-level 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

Job description

We 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 Aligned

At 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 For

You hold a PhD in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate Science, or a closely related field, and you are actively engaged in computational research.

Ideal backgrounds include

Faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and research scientists in university atmospheric science, meteorology, or climate departments

Scientists at government agencies and national research centers such as NOAA, NASA, NCAR, or national meteorological services

Researchers at national laboratories working on climate, Earth system, or atmospheric modeling

Industry scientists applying atmospheric modeling in energy, renewables, insurance and reinsurance, aviation, or air quality consulting

Minimum Qualifications

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