[Hiring] Geography PhD - GIS Specialist @Mercor

Role Description

• Author technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance in geography and earth sciences.
• Review and annotate problem sets using maps, satellite imagery, GIS output, and topographic figures.
• Produce original problem sets and write reference solutions with structured quality checks.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs and training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance.

Qualifications

• Must-Have PhD in Geography, Earth Sciences, or GIS; or MS with 3+ years applied research, cartography, or GIS experience; or BA/BS with 5+ years applied GIS, cartography, or field experience.
• Working fluency in at least two of: physical geography, human geography, GIS, remote sensing, cartography.
• Comfortable with maps, satellite imagery, GIS output, and topographic figures.
• Clear technical writing; articulate reasoning step-by-step in written form.

Requirements

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly

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: Interview Process
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]