Marine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology remote job
The Marine Geology SME job is a remote contract role for marine geologists and sedimentologists. You would check reference answers line by line and review AI-written content on core logging and sediment identification, for a client project that helps train AI systems.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $40–$100 per hour
- Taken from the listing's pay field; the written description does not repeat a rate.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $70 an hour, tied for the lowest of the 12 Engineering & science roles on this site; midpoints there run from $70 to $250.
- Hours
- Not stated in the listing
- Location
- Remote
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 5 (as listed)
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- Marine Geology
- Sediment & Ocean Floor Basics
- Core Logging & Sampling
- Soil & Rock Layer Identification
- Sediment Identification
What the work involves
- Validate marine geology and sedimentology reference answers statement by statement, for accuracy and clarity.
- Assess AI-generated material on marine lithology, sedimentary structures, grain-size classes and offshore core sampling.
- Give detailed feedback and suggested fixes on core logging and sediment identification content.
- Annotate case studies and test sets using your offshore core logging and visual core description experience, and record ambiguities and edge cases.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
Listed as preferred
- An advanced qualification in marine geology, marine sedimentology or a closely related discipline.
- Extensive hands-on core logging, sediment sampling and core description in offshore or marine settings.
- Proven skill in identifying marine sediments and sedimentary structures and characterizing soil and rock layers in oceanic environments.
- Precise written and verbal communication, and experience conducting or supervising offshore sedimentological surveys.
The listing sets no separate list of required qualifications.
Who this is not for
Not a fit if your geology work has been onshore only; the listing prefers hands-on offshore or marine core logging and sampling experience.
Questions about this role
What would I review?
Reference answers and AI-generated outputs on marine lithology, sedimentary structures, grain-size classifications and offshore core sampling protocols.
What does the Marine Geology SME job pay?
The listing's pay field shows $40 to $100 per hour. The description gives no rate or weekly hours.
Do I need a doctorate?
The listing asks for an advanced qualification in marine geology, marine sedimentology or a close discipline. It does not name a doctorate.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.