Job Details

About the Project

Sepal is embarking on an exciting qualitative research initiative aimed at establishing benchmarks of professional excellence in the fields of earth, atmospheric, marine, or space sciences education. We are seeking dedicated professionals to contribute their invaluable expertise through structured documentation of their work, the creation of domain-specific screening criteria, and the development of exemplary case studies.

As a selected contributor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping an industry-informed framework for evaluating expertise in earth, atmospheric, marine, or space sciences education, focusing 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:

• A Master's degree or higher in Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Geology, or a related field
• At least 4 years of full-time professional teaching or research experience in your area of expertise
• Experience with field research or data analysis involving environmental or geospatial data
• Published research or contributions to scientific reports (preferred)
• Proficiency in English
• Access to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilities
• Familiarity with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, document uploading)
• Ability to work independently while following 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 brief feedback or calibration sessions as needed

Compensation & Logistics:

• $60 to $90 per hour, based on expertise and relevance, with bonuses for key contributions
• The engagement begins with a paid trial period
• Payments made every two weeks based on approved and tracked hours
• Fully remote and asynchronous friendly, allowing you to work at your own pace within flexible deadlines