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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 10d 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 soil and water conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on sustainable land and water management. Your scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands and communicates critical conservation topics — from erosion control to watershed management — making a real-world impact on how these technologies serve scientists, planners, and land managers.

What You'll Do

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Identify flawed assumptions, outdated methods, or impractical recommendations in AI outputs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

Who You Are

3+ years of experience in soil science, hydrology, conservation planning, or a closely related field
Strong understanding of soil processes, water systems, and applied conservation techniques
Able to critically evaluate environmental science reasoning and written technical content
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

Graduate degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
Hands-on experience with field assessments, conservation planning tools, or land management programs
Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global network of experts
Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI handles real environmental science
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.