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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 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

What if your deep expertise in climate modeling, ecology, or sustainability could directly shape how AI understands the planet's most pressing challenges? We're looking for Environmental Science experts to develop and evaluate advanced problems that help cutting-edge AI models reason through real-world environmental complexity.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and academics who want to apply their domain expertise in a high-impact, forward-looking way. No prior AI experience needed — your scientific rigor and subject matter depth are what matter most.

What You'll Do

Develop, solve, and review advanced environmental science problems with real-world relevance and scientific depth
Apply your expertise in climate modeling, ecology, sustainability, or related fields to design complex, nuanced problem statements
Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, logical soundness, and methodological rigor
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and other domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning
Ensure clarity, precision, and scientific integrity across all deliverables
Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

Hold a Master's or PhD in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Ecology, or a closely related field
Deep expertise in at least one of: climate modeling, ecology, environmental sustainability, or earth systems science
Proficient in Python or R for research, data analysis, or modeling
Exceptionally strong written communicator — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely
Detail-oriented and rigorous — you hold your work to a high scientific standard
Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or AI training workflows
Background in environmental policy, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, or computational modeling
Experience writing technical content, peer-reviewed research, or educational materials
Familiarity with AI tools or large language models as an end user

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, task-based work
Apply your scientific expertise to problems that matter — helping AI reason about climate, ecology, and the environment
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.