Remote Computational Ocean Scientist — Frontier AI Modeling

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

Job summary

Aligned is seeking 12 PhD Ocean Scientists for part-time, fully remote consulting roles supporting frontier AI research. Projects start at 60-100 USD per hour, with top experts earning 150+ USD/hour.

You will stress-test AI models on ocean science problems and create rigorous questions and explanations in your area of expertise. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Oceanography, Ocean Science, Marine Science, or a closely related field and are actively engaged in computational research.

Qualifications

• PhD in Oceanography, Ocean Science, Marine Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in computational modeling, simulation, or large-scale data analysis.
• Fluent English reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Stress-test AI models on ocean 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 ocean scientist.

Skills

Computational modeling

Fluent English

Education

PhD in Oceanography/Ocean Science/Marine Science

Job description

Aligned is seeking 12 PhD Ocean Scientists for part-time, fully remote consulting roles supporting frontier AI research. Projects start at 60-100 USD per hour, with top experts earning 150+ USD/hour.

You will stress-test AI models on ocean science problems and create rigorous questions and explanations in your area of expertise. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Oceanography, Ocean Science, Marine Science, or a closely related field and are actively engaged in computational research.