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 fieldMinimum 4 years of full time professional teaching or research experience in your specialty areaField research or data analysis experience with environmental or geospatial dataPublished research or contributions to scientific reports (preferred)Fluent in EnglishCurrently residing in the United States or CanadaAccess to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilitiesComfortable with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, uploading documents)Able to work independently and follow written instructionsWhat You'll Do
Share your professional journey, research specialization, and teaching experienceHelp define field specific evaluation criteria used in geoscience faculty hiring and research assessmentDocument at least one substantial research project, field study, or curriculum development, including context, methodology, challenges, and outcomesParticipate in short feedback or calibration sessions as neededCompensation & Logistics
$60 to $90 per hour, depending on expertise and relevance, with bonuses for key contributionsBegins with a paid trial periodPaid every two weeks based on approved and tracked hoursFully remote and async friendly, work at your own pace within flexible deadlinesLocation : United States or Canada