Environmental AI Researcher: Climate, GIS & Sustainability

Prolific; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PayPal payments

Job summary

Prolific seeks Environmental Researchers and Sustainability Experts to join our Expert Network, helping train AI models with real-world ecological insight. After a brief skills assessment, you may be invited to join Prolific as a participant and get paid for AI tasks requiring focused, uninterrupted work.

Roles typically pay up to $45–$90 per hour, with flexibility and the possibility to work from home. Join a global platform connecting researchers with industry partners for high-quality,

Qualifications

• Education: a BS, MS, or PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Climate Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: experience in environmental impact assessment (EIA), climate modeling, conservation research, or corporate sustainability reporting (ESG).
• Domain Knowledge: carbon accounting, biodiversity metrics, renewable energy systems, or environmental policy.
• Analytical Precision: identify errors in climate data interpretations, carbon footprint calculations, or ecological taxonomies.
• Geospatial & Statistical Literacy: interpret GIS data, satellite imagery, and longitudinal environmental datasets.
• Communication: synthesize regulations or scientific findings into clear, technically accurate summaries.
• A PayPal account to receive payment from our clients

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-Generated Research: review model responses for scientific accuracy and nuance.
• Fact-Check Environmental Claims: validate AI-generated data on emissions factors and standards.
• Assess Sustainability Logic: critique AI-proposed solutions for practicality and feasibility.
• Annotate Geospatial & Technical Data: correct errors in maps, risk assessments, and species models.
• Ensure Policy Alignment: verify alignment with latest international environmental standards (IPCC).

Skills

Analytical precision

Geospatial literacy

Statistical literacy

Communication

Carbon accounting

PayPal familiarity

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS software

Satellite imagery analysis

Job description

Prolific seeks Environmental Researchers and Sustainability Experts to join our Expert Network, helping train AI models with real-world ecological insight. After a brief skills assessment, you may be invited to join Prolific as a participant and get paid for AI tasks requiring focused, uninterrupted work.

Roles typically pay up to $45–$90 per hour, with flexibility and the possibility to work from home. Join a global platform connecting researchers with industry partners for high-quality,