Spatial Data Analyst for AI Research

Spatial Data Analysts apply QGIS and spatial analysis skills to evaluate AI-generated GIS outputs and give domain feedback that improves AI performance on spatial data tasks and workflows. This ongoing, project-based contract role involves reviewing maps, spatial data edits, prompts, and model responses, and delivering clear, actionable evaluations you can complete alongside other commitments.

• Use hands-on experience with geographic information systems, spatial data analysis, or environmental mapping to assess AI-generated content.
• Review and evaluate AI-produced maps, vector and raster edits, coordinate transformations, metadata, and spatial analysis results.
• Develop and refine domain-specific prompts, and test and evaluate large language model responses related to GIS tasks.
• Provide structured feedback and corrections to help AI better understand GIS workflows and spatial reasoning.
• Document results, follow detailed project instructions, and complete assigned evaluation tasks independently and asynchronously.

• At least 1+ year of professional experience using QGIS.
• Practical experience with spatial data workflows, environmental mapping, or related GIS activities.
• Familiarity with evaluating model outputs or willingness to learn how to assess LLM responses.
• Ability to work asynchronously and communicate clearly with remote AI research teams.

• Engagement type, hourly contract, independent contractor, part-time.
• Remote, asynchronous work from any location.
• Flexible schedule, there is no minimum weekly hour commitment.
• Project placement is dependent on project availability.

Up to $125/hr (depending on the project).

• F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects in this program. Work with your Designated School Official to confirm eligibility.
• If your school requires a CPT course, this program may not meet that requirement.
• STEM OPT is not supported for these projects.

Assignments are project-based and placement depends on the availability of suitable projects. Opportunities recur over time, but there is no guaranteed continuous assignment.

• Create an account with the program and complete required identity verification.
• Browse or request access to relevant projects and complete project-specific onboarding.
• Begin assigned tasks and receive compensation according to the contract terms.