Climate Data Specialist

Alignerr is seeking a Climate Data Specialist to develop real-world climate science problems for AI training. This fully remote, flexible contract role is ideal for those with a Master's or PhD in environmental science. Responsibilities include crafting complex problem statements, collaborating with AI researchers, and ensuring scientific rigor. Candidates should be fluent in Python or R and possess deep expertise in climate-related fields. The position offers freelance autonomy and impactful work.
Climate Data Specialist (AI Training) About The Role What if your deep expertise in climate science could directly shape how AI understands one of the most critical challenges facing our planet? We're looking for environmental science specialists to develop advanced, real-world problems in climate modeling, ecology, and sustainability — problems that will be used to train and sharpen the next generation of AI models. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and scientists who want to apply their expertise in a high-impact, forward-looking way.


If you hold a Master's or PhD in environmental science or a related field and you're ready to put your knowledge to work beyond the lab, this role is for you.


Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Design, solve, and review advanced environmental science problems with genuine real-world relevance


Apply your expertise in climate modeling, ecology, sustainability, or related disciplines to craft complex, rigorous problem statements


Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to enhance how AI reasons through scientific challenges


Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness


Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and intellectual depth across all deliverables


Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule Who You Are Holds a Master's or PhD in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Ecology, or a closely related field


Fluent in Python or R — you've used code as part of your research or projects


Deep expertise in at least one of: climate modeling, ecology, or sustainability science


Exceptional written communicator who can translate complex scientific concepts with clarity and precision


Detail-oriented and rigorous — you hold your work to a high standard


Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand Nice to Have Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows


Background in interdisciplinary environmental research spanning multiple domains


Familiarity with AI tools or scientific content evaluation platforms


Experience reviewing or peer-reviewing scientific work Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI research labs


Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you


Apply your scientific expertise to problems that matter at a global scale


Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work


Contribute to AI development that could meaningfully improve how the world understands climate and environmental science


Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch