AlignerrDomain experts
Atmospheric Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)
up to $90/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your deep knowledge of atmospheric science could directly shape how AI understands one of the most complex and consequential fields on Earth? We're looking for Atmospheric Science experts — Masters and PhD level — to develop advanced, rigorous problems in climate modeling, meteorology, and ecology that teach AI systems to reason at the highest scientific level.
What you'll do
- Design, solve, and review advanced atmospheric science problems with real-world relevance and scientific depth
- Apply your expertise in climate modeling, meteorology, ecology, or sustainability to craft complex, nuanced problem statements
- Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, rigor, and logical soundness
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- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the boundaries of AI scientific reasoning
- Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of scientific clarity, precision, and depth
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Hold a Master's or PhD in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Climate Science, or a closely related field
- Experienced with Python or R for research, data analysis, or modeling
- Deep expertise in at least one of: climate modeling, atmospheric dynamics, ecology, or sustainability science
- Exceptionally strong written communicator — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely
- Detail-oriented and rigorous in your scientific reasoning
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
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- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation systems
- Background in scientific writing, peer review, or curriculum development
- Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts
- Experience working across interdisciplinary research environments
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Atmospheric Science Expert (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your deep knowledge of atmospheric science could directly shape how AI understands one of the most complex and consequential fields on Earth? We're looking for Atmospheric Science experts — Masters and PhD level — to develop advanced, rigorous problems in climate modeling, meteorology, and ecology that teach AI systems to reason at the highest scientific level.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed for domain experts who want to do meaningful work on their own schedule. Training and onboarding support will be provided.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design, solve, and review advanced atmospheric science problems with real-world relevance and scientific depth * Apply your expertise in climate modeling, meteorology, ecology, or sustainability to craft complex, nuanced problem statements * Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, rigor, and logical soundness * Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the boundaries of AI scientific reasoning * Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of scientific clarity, precision, and depth
Who You Are
* Hold a Master's or PhD in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Climate Science, or a closely related field * Experienced with Python or R for research, data analysis, or modeling * Deep expertise in at least one of: climate modeling, atmospheric dynamics, ecology, or sustainability science * Exceptionally strong written communicator — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely * Detail-oriented and rigorous in your scientific reasoning * Fluent in English
Nice to Have
* Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation systems * Background in scientific writing, peer review, or curriculum development * Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts * Experience working across interdisciplinary research environments
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI research labs * Fully remote and flexible — set your own schedule, work from anywhere * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Apply your advanced scientific expertise to a domain where it makes a direct, tangible impact * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 698 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $90, is in the middle half. Of the 260 distinct rates we count, 113 are lower and 139 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 136 | $28 to $400 · median $110 |
| AfterQuery | 88 | $45 to $175 · median $100 |
| Handshake AI | 79 | $30 to $300 · median $85 |
| Mercor | 78 | $55 to $450 · median $120 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Listing ID
- 0aed30f8-b92b-46e0-9811-37450a6b41aa
Pay as the source states it: “$75-90/hr”.
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