Natural Resource Conservation Scientist
$30–55/hr
Remote science contract with Alignerr, $30–55/hr. Posted Oct 23.
$30–55/hr
Apply on AlignerrIs this job worth applying to?
- Pay
- Below typicalTops out at $55/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 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
About the Role
We're looking for experienced natural resource conservation scientists to help shape the next generation of AI. Your scientific expertise will directly influence how AI systems understand, reason about, and communicate environmental science — from ecosystem management to biodiversity conservation.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract opportunity where your real-world knowledge makes a measurable difference in AI quality.
What You'll Do
- Review conservation science questions, scenarios, and case studies used in AI training datasets
- Evaluate the scientific accuracy of AI-generated content covering land use, ecosystems, soil science, hydrology, and biodiversity
- Assess whether AI recommendations reflect real-world conservation best practices and land management standards
- Identify errors, gaps, or misleading reasoning in AI-generated environmental science outputs
- Provide clear, structured feedback to improve AI scientific reasoning and response quality
- Work independently and asynchronously to complete task-based assignments on your schedule
Who You Are
- 3+ years of professional experience in natural resource conservation, land management, or environmental science
- Strong foundational knowledge of ecosystems, conservation principles, and applied land management
- Able to critically evaluate scientific reasoning and identify flawed or impractical recommendations
- Comfortable reading and providing detailed written feedback on structured content
- Self-motivated and reliable — you can manage your own workflow without close supervision
- No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Master's degree or PhD in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field
- Hands-on fieldwork or applied conservation project experience
- Familiarity with conservation policy frameworks, land management regulations, or ecosystem restoration
- Prior experience with content review, technical writing, or evaluation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work from anywhere
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global network of experts
- Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI handles critical environmental topics
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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.
