Natural Resource Conservation Scientist

Mercor is hiring a Natural Resource Conservation Scientist for a contract role, compensating $65–$115/hour. The position requires 15+ hours/week and is open to candidates based in the US, UK, or Canada. Responsibilities include designing conservation-related questions for AI projects, evaluating AI model outputs, and collaborating with teams to enhance model performance. Applicants must have 4+ years of experience as a Conservation Scientist.
Overview
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.

Position: Conservation Scientist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $65–$115/hour

Location: US, UK, or Canada

Duration: Through mid 2026

Commitment: 15+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Design questions related to conservation science for AI research projects.

Evaluate AI model training and outputs to enhance accuracy in conservation contexts.

Collaborate with AI teams to improve model reasoning and data quality.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Utilize technical skills to shape AI model performance in conservation tasks.

Qualifications
Must-Have

4+ years full-time work experience as a Conservation Scientist.

Be based in the US, UK, or Canada.

Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not accepted).

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor

Compensation based on professional background and geographic location.

Application Process

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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.

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