Geologist
Role Overview
This contract role involves training AI models by developing prompts and evaluating responses based on your geoscience expertise, requiring at least 4 years of professional experience. You'll work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment, contributing to AI advancements in the field through structured feedback. The position is flexible with no minimum hours, focusing on enhancing AI's understanding of geological tasks and language.
Perks & Benefits
The job offers fully remote, asynchronous work with flexible hours averaging 5-20 per week and no time zone restrictions, allowing you to work from anywhere. You'll gain new skills in AI training and contribute to cutting-edge projects, with opportunities for career growth through periodic project openings. The culture is independent and project-based, with onboarding support and potential for continuous learning in AI applications.
Full Job Description
Opportunity Overview
Handshake is seeking experienced Geologists to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time field or consulting role. You’ll use your real-world geoscience experience to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand geology concepts, workflows, and technical language.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside your primary employment.
Who This Is For
This project is designed for professionals who are already working (or have recently worked) in roles such as:
Geologist in consulting, industry, government, or research
Exploration Geologist (mining, oil and gas, or energy transition fields)
Environmental or Engineering Geologist
Hydrogeologist or other applied geoscientist with substantial field and interpretive responsibilities
This is not a traditional full-time role. You’ll apply once and, if qualified, be considered for part-time, project-based work as new projects become available.
What You’ll Do
This project involves using your professional experience as a Geologist to design job-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world geologic investigation, interpretation, and reporting work.
No prior AI or technical experience is required.
Qualifications
We’re looking for established professionals with:
4+ years of professional experience as a Geologist or in closely related geoscience roles
Hands-on experience conducting field investigations, interpreting geologic data, and preparing technical reports or deliverables
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working independently and following written guidelines
Professional judgment, reliability, and a high standard of discretion and confidentiality, especially with sensitive or proprietary information.
Work Model and Project Details
Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available
Work authorization information
F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.
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