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Posted on 2026/01/23

Natural Resource Conservation Scientist

Mercor

United Kingdom

Full-time

Full Description

Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.

Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Conservation Scientist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $65–$115/hour

Location: US, UK, or Canada

Duration: Through mid 2026

Commitment: 15+ hours/weekRole Responsibilities

• Design questions related to conservation science for AI research projects.

• Evaluate AI model training and outputs to enhance accuracy in conservation contexts.

• Collaborate with AI teams to improve model reasoning and data quality.

• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

• Utilize technical skills to shape AI model performance in conservation tasks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years full-time work experience as a Conservation Scientist.

• Be based in the US, UK, or Canada.

• Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not accepted).

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor

• Compensation based on professional background and geographic location.

Application Process

• Upload resume

• AI interview based on your resume

• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome

• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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