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Director of Research

extra holidays - fully flexible

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Key responsabilities:

Decoding non-human communication using AI technology and contributing to real conservation impact
Participating in data collection, observing, and working directly with top biologists and institutions

Earth Species Project Startup https://earthspecies.org/

11 - 50 Employees

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Job description

Earth Species Project (ESP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using AI to decode non-human communication. We believe that unlocking non-human language will transform our relationship with the rest of nature. Along the way, we are building solutions that support real conservation impact today.

ESP partners with biologists and machine learning researchers at leading universities and institutions around the world, and we are honored to be supported by many forward-looking philanthropists and groups, including the Internet Archive, National Geographic, and the entrepreneur and author Reid Hoffman.

Benefits

- Competitive pay

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - ESP covers 100% of the premium

- 401k plan with match (if based in the United States)

- 2,000 USD home office stipendUnlimited paid time off, with a recommended minimum of three weeks per year

- Flexible working hours

- Collaborations with top biologists and conservation institutions

- Opportunity to observe and participate in data collection - previous research includes bioacoustic and behavioral ecology fieldwork in Alaska, Monterey Bay in California, and the Congo rainforest

- Regular team retreats around the world

We are a fully remote team and you can be located anywhere in the world. You will occasionally be expected to participate in virtual meetings outside of typical working hours in your time zone. Additionally, you must have the willingness to travel internationally (<20%) for events and in-person team gatherings. Earth Species Project has a dynamic, flexible, and fun working environment with many opportunities for learning and personal growth.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and criminal history, consistent with legal requirements. We encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

If you require any accommodations, please email us at jobs@earthspecies.org and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

BENEFITS

- Competitive pay

- Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance - ESP covers 100% of the premium

- 401k plan with match (if based in the United States)

- 2,000 USD home office stipend

- Unlimited paid time off, with a recommended minimum of three weeks per year

- Flexible working hours

- Collaborations with top biologists and conservation institutions in the field of behavioral ecology

- Opportunity to observe and participate in data collection - previous research includes bioacoustic and behavioral ecology fieldwork in Alaska, Monterey Bay in California, and the Congo rainforest

- Annual team retreats around the world

Earth Species Project is a fully remote team. We have a dynamic, flexible, and fun working environment with many opportunities for learning and personal growth. We’re excited about working with all kinds of human beings (and remain open to applications by qualified non-primates).

If you require any accommodations, please email us at jobs@earthspecies.org and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.