Pod lead - Scientific Computing / Research Engineering Expert - Earth Sciences

12 hours, 20 minutes ago
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Construction & Engineering
11-50
Founded 2020

Description

  • Design and validate computational workflows across climate science, atmospheric science, geophysics, oceanography, geology, hydrology, remote sensing, and environmental modeling.
  • Lead task development and maintain scientific and technical quality standards.
  • Review complex educational content, research questions, datasets, logical puzzles, and academic scenarios.
  • Research and fact-check claims using credible online sources.
  • Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance, completeness, clarity, and logical consistency.
  • Create annotations, analytical examples, and evaluation scenarios to improve AI model performance.
  • Identify errors and provide constructive, evidence-based corrections.
  • Synthesize complex information into clear, structured explanations.
  • Assess conversations involving learning, academic work, research, projects, and skill development.
  • Work independently on unfamiliar analytical and computational problems in a remote environment.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of relevant experience; recent graduate or currently pursuing a degree.
  • Advanced research experience in Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
  • Strong scientific programming skills and practical Linux, terminal-based computing experience.
  • Strong U.S. English fluency, including reading comprehension, grammar, and written communication.
  • Strong analytical, research, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  • Experience in research, writing, editing, journalism, translation, business analysis, or content evaluation preferred.
  • Experience using AI tools for research, information analysis, or content evaluation preferred.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and productivity tools preferred.
  • An established Gemini App account with at least 18 months of conversation history and 10 relevant educational conversations.
  • Ability to submit an exportable JSON conversation-history file for eligibility review.
  • Full-time availability of at least 40 hours per week and 4 hours of daily overlap with U.S. Pacific Time.
  • Eligible applicants must reside in Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Turkey, or Vietnam.

Benefits

  • Contract compensation of $30 per hour for approved project work.
  • One-time $50 payment for candidates who submit the required JSON file and are hired.
  • Remote contractor engagement.
  • Immediate start with an expected 16-week assignment.

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