Climate Data Specialist | $60/hr Remote | MercorThis range is provided by Crossing Hurdles. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$50.00/hr - $60.00/hrAt Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.Organization: MercorPosition: Climate Data ScientistReferral Partner: Crossing HurdlesType: Hourly ContractCompensation: $50–$60/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesDevelop and refine climate analysis tasks involving environmental databases, geophysical datasets, and climate model data.Create detailed evaluation rubrics to assess AI performance in scientific and environmental data interpretation.Collaborate asynchronously with global experts to validate AI outputs in the context of real-world climate research.Design scenarios that test model understanding of environmental systems, data modeling,



and predictive analysis.RequirementsPhD in Climate Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geophysics, Atmospheric Science, or a related discipline from a top university in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.Strong professional research experience in climate or environmental data analysis.Experience with environmental databases such as NOAA, EPA, EIA, USGS, or NASA Earth Data.Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.Solid attention to detail and ability to produce scientifically accurate content.Application Process (Takes 20 min)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resume (15 min)Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeContractJob functionAnalyst, Management, and EducationIndustriesData Infrastructure and Analytics, Technology, Information and Media, and Environmental ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Crossing Hurdles by 2x

📌 Climate Data Specialist | $60/Hr Remote | Mercor (Ottawa)
🏢 Crossing Hurdles
📍 Ottawa