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Pay

About typicalTops out at $90/hr. The typical top rate across 106 priced science listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

RecentPosted 11d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

What if your years of graduate-level training in atmospheric science could directly shape how AI understands our planet's most complex systems — from climate dynamics to ecological tipping points?

We're looking for Atmospheric Science experts to design and evaluate advanced scientific problems that train the next generation of AI models. Your domain knowledge won't just sit in a thesis — it will actively influence how AI reasons through real-world environmental challenges at a global scale.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working researchers, postdocs, and scientists who want to contribute to cutting-edge AI on their own schedule.

What You'll Do

Develop, solve, and critically review advanced atmospheric and environmental science problems with real-world relevance
Apply your expertise in climate modeling, atmospheric dynamics, ecology, or sustainability to craft complex, rigorous problem statements
Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the boundaries of AI scientific reasoning
Ensure every deliverable meets a high bar for scientific rigor, clarity, and intellectual depth

Who You Are

Holds a Master's or PhD in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
Strong expertise in at least one of: climate modeling, atmospheric dynamics, ecology, or sustainability science
Proficient in Python or R for data analysis or scientific computing
Exceptional written communicator — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely
Detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment
Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI/ML research workflows
Background in numerical modeling, remote sensing, or environmental data analysis
Familiarity with AI tools or scientific benchmarking
Prior work bridging scientific research and applied technology

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and AI teams
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact scientific work
Apply your expertise in a new and exciting domain — shaping how AI understands the physical world
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.