Geospatial Research & Analysis Experts

Upwork; Denver (CO); A distancia; USD 48.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Freelance project-based

Immediate start

Descripción de la vacante

Upwork is seeking experienced Geospatial Research & Analysis Experts to support an AI-training project focused on developing expert-level workflows. You will review open-ended geospatial questions, identify missing information, and create detailed, defensible workflows for solving real-world spatial problems.

Selected candidates may work as Operator or Quality Assurance (QA) based on assessment outcomes. Strong GIS skills (QGIS, ArcGIS, GeoPandas) and clear English communication are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in GIS or geospatial field.
• Strong geospatial expertise from work or research.
• Experience with QGIS, ArcGIS, GeoPandas, GEE, or Google Earth.
• Ability to evaluate complex questions and explain analytical methods.
• Strong written English and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Review geospatial queries and identify gaps or unclear terms.
• Propose clarifications and reasonable assumptions.
• Develop detailed workflows for geospatial analysis.
• Identify data sources, tools, methods, and validation steps.
• Define deliverables such as maps and reports.
• Apply geospatial knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• For QA, review completed work and provide feedback.

Conocimientos

Geospatial analysis

GIS tools

English writing

Data validation

Problem solving

Educación

GIS/Geospatial degree

Geography with GIS focus

Remote Sensing

Herramientas

QGIS

ArcGIS

GeoPandas

Google Earth Engine

Google Earth

Descripción del empleo

An enterprise client is seeking experienced Geospatial Research & Analysis Experts to support an AI-training project focused on developing expert-level analytical workflows.

The selected freelancers will help train an AI assistant by reviewing complex geospatial questions, identifying missing information, making reasonable assumptions, and creating detailed workflows for solving real-world spatial problems.

Job Description

This opportunity is ideal for professionals and researchers with strong geospatial knowledge and experience in GIS, spatial analysis, and geospatial data tools. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing open-ended questions, developing analytical approaches, and explaining their methods clearly.

Depending on their assessment results and the client's requirements, selected candidates may be assigned to either an Operator or Quality Assurance (QA) role.

What You'll Do

• Review geospatial queries and identify unclear terms, missing information, and other gaps that may affect the analysis.
• Suggest clarifications and reasonable assumptions to turn complex questions into well-defined geospatial problems.
• Develop detailed, step-by-step workflows for geospatial analysis.
• Identify appropriate data sources, tools, analytical methods, and validation steps.
• Define expected deliverables, such as maps, reports, and other outputs.
• Apply geospatial knowledge to real-world scenarios, such as crisis response, damage assessment, agriculture, site selection, market expansion, supply chain analysis, and forecasting.
• For QA assignments, review completed work, check its quality, and provide feedback based on project guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in a relevant field, such as:
• Geographic Information Science (GIS) or Geospatial Science.
• Geography with a focus on GIS or spatial analysis.
• Geomatics.
• Remote Sensing or Earth Observation.
• Geospatial Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong geospatial expertise gained through professional experience, academic research, or both.
• Experience working with geospatial data and tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, GeoPandas, Google Earth Engine, or Google Earth.
• Experience applying geospatial analysis to real-world problems or research projects.
• Ability to evaluate complex questions, identify missing information, and explain analytical assumptions and methods.
• Strong written communication skills in English.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow project guidelines.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working as a GIS Analyst, Geospatial Engineer, GIS Data Analyst, or Geospatial Researcher.
• Experience with crisis response, damage assessment, agriculture, site selection, market expansion, supply chain analysis, or forecasting.
• Additional coursework or training in geospatial frameworks, tools, and libraries.
• Previous experience with AI training, data annotation, or quality assurance projects.

Additional Information

• Fully remote freelance opportunity.
• Flexible, project-based work that can be completed remotely.
• Work is expected to begin immediately, with no projected end date.
• Work volume and availability may vary depending on project needs.
• Operator / Task Production Rate: $35 per hour.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Rate: $40 per hour.
• The client's assessment results will determine eligibility and placement in either an Operator or QA role.

Important Notes

• All project work, onboarding, and payments will be handled directly through the client's platform (Invisible). Freelancers will not receive contract offers or payments through Upwork.
• Completing the assessment does not guarantee selection. The client will make all final decisions regarding eligibility and placement.
• An active task pool is required before work can begin, so task availability may vary.
• Information received from or about the client is confidential under Section 15 of the Upwork User Agreement and must not be shared with unauthorized parties.
• This is an Upwork-approved off-platform opportunity. Participating in this project does not violate Upwork's non-circumvention terms.