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Earth Science and Geology AI Evaluation Expert (English)

Create realistic geoscience scenarios and reference answers, then evaluate AI responses to geoscience and climate questions. Your judgments will focus on physical accuracy, clear scientific reasoning, appropriate uncertainty, and evidence.

Field
Energy & earth sciences
Where
United States, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia +89 more
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Asks for
PhD
Posted
5 days ago

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How this pay compares

The title points to rating and reviewing ai output: judging a model's answers or code against guidelines, such as which of two is better or whether one is correct and safe. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $85/hr (the midpoint of $60 to $110), this role pays more than 71% of the 52 open energy & earth sciences roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $80.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced energy & earth sciences roles, OpenTrain AI has the highest median ($85/hr across 39 roles) and Alignerr the lowest ($45/hr across 10).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 5 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Per week, before tax

$1,700

Per month, if the work is steady

$7,367

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,862 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

Open energy & earth sciences roles on each platform

The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
OpenTrain AIthis role40$85/hrNuclear Science & Engineering Expert (AI Safety)$150/hr
micro13$80/hr3 pricedMarine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology$60-100/hr
Alignerr10$45/hrAtmospheric Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)$75-90/hr
Handshake AI21up to $85/hrNuclear ProfessionalUp to $300/hr

“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.

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The full listing

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The work

Create realistic geoscience scenarios and reference answers, then evaluate AI responses to geoscience and climate questions. Your judgments will focus on physical accuracy, clear scientific reasoning, appropriate uncertainty, and evidence.

  • Turn field observations and geological interpretation into scenarios.
  • Explain geological reasoning, processes, and timescales in reference answers.
  • Spot scientifically wrong earth science claims, even when an answer sounds fluent.
  • Use evidence-based judgment with information from outcrops, cores, or models.

Pay, schedule, and requirements

This is ongoing, remote, asynchronous independent contractor work. You can set your own schedule.

  • Pay: $60 to $110 per hour, depending on experience; paid weekly via Stripe.
  • Time: 20 or more hours per week.
  • Location: Remote; open to candidates based in the eligible countries listed for this role.
  • Language: Strong written English and the ability to explain scientific reasoning clearly.
  • Required: An advanced degree in geology, earth science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, plus at least two years of geoscience research, industry, or field experience.
  • Relevant specialties include sedimentology, hydrology, geophysics, volcanology, climate science, or a related area.
  • Helpful: A PhD, professional geologist licensure, GIS, remote sensing, or geospatial modeling skills, or experience in energy, mining, environmental consulting, or government survey work.

How to apply

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training work uses human-written examples and judgments to help AI systems learn and improve. This project pays for geoscience expertise to create realistic scenarios and assess whether AI answers are scientifically sound.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $60-110/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.

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