Natural Resources Conservation Scientist

Mercor is seeking a Conservation Scientist for a contract role, offering $65–$115/hour. The position is open to candidates in the US, UK, or Canada and requires 15+ hours of work per week. Responsibilities include designing conservation science questions for AI projects and evaluating AI outputs. Candidates must have 4+ years of experience as a Conservation Scientist and access to a computer. The contract lasts through mid-2026.
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.
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