Marine Biology Lecturer - AI Research

Marine Biology Lecturer - AI Research at Sepal summary:
Remote paid qualitative research role recruiting experienced earth, atmospheric, marine, or space science educators to document professional practice, develop screening criteria, and produce case studies defining benchmarks of excellence. Requires a master's or higher, at least 4 years of teaching/research experience, field or data analysis experience, and residency in the U.S. or Canada; contributors will document projects, participate in calibration sessions, and work asynchronously.

Compensation is $60–$90/hour with bonuses, paid biweekly, starting with a paid trial period.

About the Project Sepal is conducting a qualitative research study to define benchmarks of professional excellence in earth, atmospheric, marine, or space sciences education. We are looking for experienced professionals to contribute their expertise through structured documentation of their work, creation of domain specific screening criteria, and development of high quality case studies. Selected contributors will help shape an industry informed framework for evaluating earth, atmospheric, marine, or space sciences education expertise, with a focus on real world practices, decision making, and professional judgment.

Ideal Participants May Hold Titles Such As - Earth Science Professor - Atmospheric Science Instructor - Marine Biology Lecturer - Oceanography Faculty - Geoscience Teacher - Climate Science Educator Requirements - Master's degree or higher in Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Geology, or a related field - Minimum 4 years of full time professional teaching or research experience in your specialty area - Field research or data analysis experience with environmental or geospatial data - Published research or contributions to scientific reports (preferred) - Fluent in English - Currently residing in the United States or Canada - Access to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilities - Comfortable with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, uploading documents) - Able to work independently and follow written instructions What You'll Do - Share your professional journey, research specialization, and teaching experience - Help define field specific evaluation criteria used in geoscience faculty hiring and research assessment - Document at least one substantial research project, field study, or curriculum development, including context, methodology, challenges, and outcomes - Participate in short feedback or calibration sessions as needed Compensation & Logistics - $60 to $90 per hour, depending on expertise and relevance, with bonuses for key contributions - Begins with a paid trial period - Paid every two weeks based on approved and tracked hours - Fully remote and async friendly, work at your own pace within flexible deadlines
- Location:

United States or Canada