Environmental Researcher for AI Training - Remote & Flexible

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

Job summary

Prolific is seeking Environmental Researchers and Sustainability Experts to join our Expert Network for training and evaluating AI models using real-world ecological and climate expertise. If successful in the quick test, you’ll join Prolific as a participant, paid to train and evaluate powerful AI models from home.

Researchers typically earn up to $45–$90 per hour. Tasks may require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.

Qualifications

• Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Climate Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Professional experience in EIA, climate modeling, conservation research, ESG reporting.
• Domain knowledge: carbon accounting, biodiversity metrics, renewable energy systems, environmental policy.
• Analytical precision in climate data and carbon footprint calculations.
• Geospatial & statistical literacy: GIS data, satellite imagery, longitudinal datasets.
• Strong communication to summarize complex environmental findings.
• PayPal account to receive payment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-Generated Research for climate data accuracy and nuance.
• Fact-check environmental claims including emissions factors and legislative requirements.
• Assess sustainability logic for waste reduction and supply chain improvements.
• Annotate geospatial and technical data, correcting maps and models.
• Ensure policy alignment with international environmental standards.

Skills

BS/MS/PhD in Environmental Science

Climate Science

Environmental Engineering

EIA experience

Climate modeling

Conservation research

ESG reporting

Carbon accounting

Biodiversity metrics

Renewable energy systems

Environmental policy

GIS & satellite imagery

Analytical accuracy

Communication

PayPal account

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Environmental Science

Job description

Prolific is seeking Environmental Researchers and Sustainability Experts to join our Expert Network for training and evaluating AI models using real-world ecological and climate expertise. If successful in the quick test, you’ll join Prolific as a participant, paid to train and evaluate powerful AI models from home.

Researchers typically earn up to $45–$90 per hour. Tasks may require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.