Conservation Scientist | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in the United States is seeking a knowledgeable Conservation Scientist to collaborate with AI developers in refining conservation tools. The ideal candidate will apply their expertise in agronomy and soil science to support AI initiatives, design datasets, and offer actionable recommendations for sustainable land management. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you'll convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. Join a dedicated team focused on innovative conservation solutions.

Qualifications

• Professional background as a Conservation Scientist or Resource Conservationist.
• Experience in land, soil, or water resource management.
• Ability to translate scientific concepts into practical insights.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI teams to refine conservation models.
• Design and validate datasets for conservation practices.
• Advise on sustainable land management and environmental solutions.

Skills

Collaboration with AI developers

Expertise in agronomy

Soil and water management

Communication skills

Experience in conservation techniques

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

• Collaborate with AI developers to train and refine models using real-world conservation data and scenarios.
• Apply expertise in agronomy, soil science, forestry, and agriculture to support AI-powered conservation tools.
• Design, review, and validate datasets and training materials aligned with best practices in soil and water management.
• Advise AI teams on conservation planning, sustainable land management, and environmental solutions.
• Evaluate AI outputs to ensure alignment with conservation standards and design specifications.
• Develop actionable recommendations for strategies such as crop rotation, reforestation, erosion control, and nutrient management.
• Communicate complex environmental concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong professional background as a Conservation Scientist, Resource Conservationist, or related role.
• Demonstrated experience in land, soil, or water resource management and environmental protection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate scientific concepts into practical insights.
• Familiarity with conservation techniques including contour plowing, terracing, crop rotation, and erosion control.
• Experience advising landowners, farmers, ranchers, or resource managers on sustainable practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional remote teams.
• Detail-oriented approach to reviewing and validating scientific datasets.