Remote Marine Geology SME: Core Logging & Sedimentology

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Remote Marine Geology SME specializing in Core Logging and Sedimentology to rigorously validate marine geology content for AI training. This contractor role leverages deep domain knowledge to ensure accuracy across lithology descriptions, core sampling protocols, and sediment identification in offshore contexts.

The successful candidate will provide expert feedback, annotate case studies, and help improve educational materials for broader dissemination.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in Marine Geology, Marine Sedimentology, or closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with core logging, sediment sampling, and core description in offshore or marine settings.
• Experience identifying marine sediments, sedimentary structures, and characterizing soil and rock layers in oceanic environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication with precise technical articulation.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous, statement-by-statement validation of marine geology and sedimentology reference answers, ensuring technical accuracy and clarity.
• Assess AI-generated outputs related to marine lithology, sedimentary structures, grain-size classifications, and offshore core sampling protocols.
• Provide clear, detailed feedback and suggested improvements on core logging and sediment identification content.
• Apply advanced knowledge of marine sedimentology to evaluate sediment and ocean floor descriptions, including soil and rock layer identification.
• Utilize experience with offshore core logging and visual core description to review and annotate case studies and test sets.
• Document insights, ambiguities, and edge cases encountered during content review, supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Marine Geology

Sedimentology

Core logging

Offshore fieldwork

Technical writing

Education

Advanced degree in Marine Geology or Marine Sedimentology

Job description

Zekai is seeking a Remote Marine Geology SME specializing in Core Logging and Sedimentology to rigorously validate marine geology content for AI training. This contractor role leverages deep domain knowledge to ensure accuracy across lithology descriptions, core sampling protocols, and sediment identification in offshore contexts.

The successful candidate will provide expert feedback, annotate case studies, and help improve educational materials for broader dissemination.