Environmental Science Evaluators

Remote · Flexible Hours · Mid Level

🌍 Remote Flexible Hours Mid Science & Research
About This Role
Mercor is seeking expert evaluators to support a high-impact evaluation workflow in partnership with a leading AI research lab.

This project focuses on the Environmental Science domain, where you will assess agent-generated research reports related to climate data, pollution measurements, resource consumption, species population tables, and weather patterns.

Who We're Hiring

We are looking for evaluators with a background in Environmental Science, Biology (with an Environmental focus), Ecology, Climate Science, or related fields.

This role is ideal for professionals who have:

  • 2–3 years of professional experience in Environmental Science, ecological research, sustainability analysis, or related roles
  • Experience working with climate datasets, environmental monitoring systems, or pollution measurement reports
  • Hands-on exposure to analysing resource consumption data (water, energy, land use, etc.)
  • Experience interpreting species population tables, biodiversity data, or ecosystem assessments
  • Familiarity with weather pattern analysis and environmental trend reporting
  • Experience sourcing and validating environmental datasets, tables, and scientific statistics from credible public sources
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Comfort working independently and asynchronously

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Climate Science, Sustainability Studies, or a related field

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity
  • Assess the correctness of insights derived from climate data, pollution metrics, and resource consumption reports
  • Verify species population data, environmental tables, and weather-related statistics using reputable public and scientific sources
  • Identify inconsistencies in environmental analysis, ecological reporting, and sustainability assessments
  • Work independently to complete evaluations within deadlines
  • Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks

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Role Details

  • Part-time (20–40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling
  • Competitive rates: $40–$60/hour depending on expertise

Interview Prep Guide

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Many top hiring platforms use AI-powered screening as the first step. Here's how to stand out when applying for a Environmental Science Evaluators role:

Methodology: Be prepared to discuss your research methodology in detail — experimental design, controls, reproducibility, and how you handle unexpected results.

Literature Review Speed: Demonstrate your ability to quickly assess the quality and relevance of scientific papers. Evaluators value critical thinking over volume.

Data Integrity: Discuss your approach to data validation, outlier handling, and ensuring the accuracy of your research outputs. Attention to detail is paramount.

Practice Behavioral Question

"Describe a situation where you received critical feedback. How did you process it and what changed as a result?"