Ocean, Atmosphere & Earth Observation Scientist

Job summary

Process and apply hands-on experience with raw field and instrument data from cruises, deployments, and field campaigns. Write research-level problems based on personal scientific work for AI model evaluation.

Job details

AfterQuery is an applied research lab. We're looking for ocean, atmosphere and earth scientists who work with raw field and instrument data: the cruises, deployments and field campaigns you have processed data from. You'll write research-level problems for AI models from your own work. This is fully remote, flexible contract work. Why Apply Competitive Pay: $300 per approved task, about 6 hours each (roughly $50/hour), with no cap on tasks Flexible Engagement: fully remote, on your own schedule Real Impact: put your hands-on data experience to work on frontier AI evaluation Required Qualifications Working knowledge of Python (or a similar language) for analyzing your own real data Able to write clearly about technical work in your field Able to work independently as a contractor without visa sponsorship Preferred A PhD or Master's degree plus field campaign experience; postdocs and research staff at oceanographic, meteorological or geological institutes are a strong fit. Company Description AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.

What you’ll do

Process and apply hands-on experience with raw field and instrument data from cruises, deployments, and field campaigns. Write research-level problems based on personal scientific work for AI model evaluation.

Requirements

Candidates need working knowledge of Python or a similar language for analyzing real data, clear technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently as a contractor without visa sponsorship. A master's or PhD degree plus field campaign experience is preferred; postdoctoral researchers and research staff at oceanographic, meteorological, or geological institutes are a strong fit.

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Python
• Scientific Data Analysis
• Field Data Processing
• Ocean Science
• Atmospheric Science
• Earth Observation
• Technical Writing
• Independent Contract Work

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Data & Analytics
• Technology

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