Soil and Water Conservation Scientist
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $50,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Evaluate AI systems for soil and water conservation accuracy.
- Assess content on erosion, watershed, and soil health.
- Provide feedback to improve AI scientific rigor.
- Work independently and asynchronously on flexible schedule.
- Contribute to AI advancements in environmental science.
About the role
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.
Organization
Alignerr
Type
Hourly Contract
Location
Remote
Commitment
Flexible, asynchronous
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- Identify flawed assumptions, outdated methods, or impractical recommendations in AI outputs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
Key skills/competency
- Soil Science
- Water Conservation
- AI Training
- Conservation Planning
- Hydrology
- Environmental Science
- Land Management
- Scientific Accuracy
- Technical Content Evaluation
- Erosion Control
Skills & topics
- Soil Science
- Water Conservation
- Conservation Planning
- Hydrology
- Environmental Science
- AI Training
- Remote
- Freelance
- Scientist
- Contractor
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years in soil science, hydrology, or conservation planning, emphasizing critical evaluation skills.
- Showcase expertise: Detail your understanding of soil processes, water systems, and applied conservation techniques.
- Address 'Nice to Have': If applicable, mention graduate degrees or experience with field assessments and conservation tools.
- Emphasize independence: Stress your self-motivation, detail-orientation, and comfort working asynchronously and independently.
Technical preparation
Review conservation principles and techniques.,Study AI evaluation methods for scientific content.,Practice identifying flawed assumptions in data.,Familiarize with erosion and watershed models.
Behavioral questions
Describe evaluating complex scientific information.,How do you manage tasks independently?,Explain a time you provided critical feedback.,How do you ensure attention to detail?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Soil and Water Conservation Scientist AI Training role at Alignerr?
- This is a fully remote position with flexible, asynchronous commitment. You can work on your own schedule from anywhere, offering significant autonomy.
- What specific scientific areas will I be evaluating for the AI Training role at Alignerr?
- You will review AI-generated content related to erosion control, watershed management, soil health, and conservation planning, ensuring scientific accuracy and practical soundness.
- Do I need prior experience with AI to apply for the Soil and Water Conservation Scientist position at Alignerr?
- No, prior AI experience is not required. Your core expertise in soil and water conservation science is the primary requirement. Familiarity with AI systems is considered a 'Nice to Have'.
- What qualifications are essential for the Soil and Water Conservation Scientist role at Alignerr?
- Essential qualifications include 3+ years of experience in soil science, hydrology, conservation planning, or a related field, along with a strong understanding of conservation techniques and the ability to critically evaluate technical content.
- How does Alignerr ensure the scientific accuracy of the AI systems being trained?
- Alignerr relies on experienced soil and water conservation scientists like you to review AI outputs, identify inaccuracies, and provide structured feedback to enhance the AI's understanding and application of conservation principles.
- What are the benefits of working as a Soil and Water Conservation Scientist with Alignerr?
- Benefits include working on cutting-edge AI projects, the flexibility of a fully remote and asynchronous schedule, freelance perks like autonomy and variety, and the satisfaction of contributing to meaningful environmental science advancements.