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Environmental Science Researcher – AI Data Validation Project [USA]

Truelancer AI Truelancer AI ContractRemote — USA $70–100/hr
Posted Aug 18, 2026 · ✓ Still open — checked 15 hours ago

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$70–$100/hr
Type
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Location
Remote — USA
Hours
35+ hours / week
Background
PhD
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Environmental Science Researcher – AI Research & Scientific Data Validation

Truelancer AI is looking for PhD researchers and early-career scientists in Environmental Science to participate in a large-scale AI research, scientific data validation, and quality evaluation project.

If you have a strong research background and enjoy working with scientific literature, datasets, and research databases, this is an opportunity to apply your domain expertise to next-generation AI systems.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for recent PhD graduates, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career researchers with expertise in:

Environmental Science

  • Environmental Scientists

  • Climate Researchers

  • Sustainability Analysts

  • Ecologists

  • Environmental Modelling Specialists

What You’ll Do

As an Environmental Science Researcher, you will:

  • Review and evaluate scientific content, publications, and research data.

  • Validate scientific information against peer-reviewed research and trusted datasets.

  • Work with scientific databases, repositories, and research datasets.

  • Identify inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, or misleading information.

  • Curate, classify, and organise scientific data.

  • Perform data annotation and quality assurance.

  • Evaluate the reliability, relevance, and quality of research data.

  • Apply scientific reasoning to assess research outputs.

  • Document findings and clearly communicate recommendations.

Requirements

  • PhD completed or recently completed in Environmental Science or a relevant discipline.

  • 0–5 years of professional, academic, or postdoctoral experience.

  • Strong research experience through publications, thesis work, laboratory/field research, or postdoctoral projects.

  • Experience working with scientific datasets, repositories, or research databases.

  • Strong understanding of research methodologies and scientific literature.

  • Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.

  • Exceptional attention to detail.

  • Ability to identify scientific errors, inconsistencies, and data-quality issues.

  • Strong written English communication skills.

Good to Have

  • Experience in scientific data curation or quality review.

  • Experience with public scientific repositories and databases.

  • Experience with environmental datasets or research databases.

  • Experience using AI-assisted research tools.

  • Experience reviewing and fact-checking scientific literature.

  • Experience with annotation, evaluation, or AI data projects.

Why Join?

  • Work on cutting-edge AI and scientific research projects.

  • Apply your PhD expertise outside traditional research roles.

  • Work remotely with flexible project-based opportunities.

  • Contribute to improving the quality and reliability of AI systems.

  • Opportunity to work with a global AI research ecosystem through Truelancer AI.

Engagement

Role: Environmental Science Researcher / Scientific Data Validator
Experience: 1–5 years
Contract: 1099
Education: PhD / Recent PhD / Postdoctoral Research
Work Mode: Remote | 25 hrs to 35 hrs / Week

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