Conservation Scientist
Mercor
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Job Description
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
This is a Contract position for a Conservation Scientist, offering compensation of $65–$115/hour. The role is open to candidates based in the US, UK, or Canada, with a duration through mid-2026 and a commitment of 15+ hours/week.
Role Responsibilities
- Design questions related to the occupation of Conservation Scientist for a top AI company.
- Develop and refine AI model training methodologies to enhance model accuracy and performance.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure the relevance and depth of training data.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
- Utilize professional experience to shape AI model outputs and improve reasoning.
- Ensure access to a desktop or laptop computer for project tasks.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 4+ years full-time work experience in Conservation Science.
- Be based in the US, UK, or Canada.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor with competitive rates based on background and location.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Conservation Science
- AI Model Training
- Data Relevance
- Asynchronous Work
- Project Management
- Environmental Research
- Ecological Modeling
- Research Design
- Scientific Reasoning
- Data Analysis
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand their focus on connecting talent with leading AI research labs and investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 4+ years in Conservation Science and any experience with AI, data, or research design.
- Prepare for AI interview: Practice answering behavioral and technical questions relevant to conservation science and AI model interaction.
- Showcase independent work: Emphasize your ability to work asynchronously and manage projects effectively within a contract setup.
- Demonstrate AI affinity: Express interest in applying scientific expertise to enhance artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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