Soil and Water Conservation Scientist

Alignerr; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Soil and Water Conservation Scientist to evaluate AI-generated content on soil and water conservation topics. The role emphasizes scientific accuracy, erosion control, watershed management, and healthy soil practices.

You’ll work asynchronously, remotely, and on a 10–40 hour/week freelance basis. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in soil science or related fields, strong knowledge of environmental processes, and the ability to critique AI-driven reasoning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in soil science, hydrology, or conservation planning.
• Strong working knowledge of soil processes, water systems, and conservation techniques.
• Able to critically evaluate applied environmental science reasoning and identify errors.
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated soil and water conservation scenarios for scientific accuracy and practical validity.
• Assess content related to erosion control, watershed management, and soil health.
• Identify flawed assumptions, oversimplifications, or impractical recommendations in AI outputs.
• Provide clear, structured feedback to improve scientific rigor, depth, and clarity.
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.

Skills

Soil science

Hydrology

Conservation planning

Education

Soil Science degree

Hydrology degree

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Soil and Water Conservation Scientist (AI Training)

About The Role

We’re looking for experienced soil and water conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on sustainable land and water management content. Your scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands and communicates critical environmental concepts — from erosion control to watershed management — making a real impact on the quality of AI in the environmental science space.

• Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
• Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Review AI-generated soil and water conservation scenarios for scientific accuracy and practical validity
• Assess content related to erosion control, watershed management, and soil health
• Identify flawed assumptions, oversimplifications, or impractical recommendations in AI outputs
• Provide clear, structured feedback to improve scientific rigor, depth, and clarity
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in soil science, hydrology, or conservation planning
• Strong working knowledge of soil processes, water systems, and conservation techniques
• Able to critically evaluate applied environmental science reasoning and identify errors
• Comfortable reviewing and annotating technical written content
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Experience with field assessments, conservation planning tools, or regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with AI content evaluation or annotation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects that sit at the intersection of technology and environmental science
• Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global network of experts
• Contribute to meaningful work that helps AI get environmental science right
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension