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How to Apply for Ecologists, Naturalists, and Taxonomic Experts for the Pantanal, Brazil (remote / flexible / part-time role)

at Pivotal Future

🏢 About Pivotal Future

Pivotal Future is unique in its mission to build a future-ready economy that balances business growth with positive environmental impact, moving beyond traditional conservation to integrate ecological expertise directly into economic systems. This company offers the opportunity to apply specialized taxonomic knowledge toward scalable technological solutions, making it ideal for ecologists who want their work to have tangible, far-reaching environmental benefits.

About This Role

This remote, part-time role involves identifying Pantanal species from high-resolution images or acoustic data, annotating datasets to train machine learning models, and providing expert feedback to improve automated biodiversity monitoring. It's impactful because it directly contributes to building accurate AI tools for large-scale ecological assessment, supporting conservation and sustainable development in one of the world's most biodiverse regions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing batches of Pantanal acoustic recordings or high-resolution images, meticulously identifying species and adding accurate labels to train machine learning models. You might analyze data quality, provide feedback on collection methods, and collaborate remotely with the tech team to improve automated identification algorithms, all while contributing to scalable biodiversity monitoring from your home office.

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🎯 Who Pivotal Future Is Looking For

  • Has specific expertise in identifying Pantanal birds, bats, or frogs from acoustic recordings OR Pantanal plants or mammals from high-resolution images
  • Possesses practical experience annotating ecological data (audio/image labeling) for research or machine learning applications
  • Demonstrates field or academic background in Pantanal ecology, with knowledge of regional species distributions and identification challenges
  • Is comfortable working remotely with digital datasets and providing clear, structured feedback on data collection methodologies

📝 Tips for Applying to Pivotal Future

1

Explicitly state your specific Pantanal taxonomic expertise area (e.g., 'Pantanal frog acoustics' or 'Pantanal mammal identification from images') in your resume summary

2

Include concrete examples of previous data annotation work, specifying tools used and project outcomes related to machine learning or biodiversity surveys

3

Mention any experience with Pantanal-specific field guides, databases, or research networks to demonstrate regional knowledge

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Highlight remote collaboration experience, especially with interdisciplinary teams combining ecology and technology

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Tailor your application to show how your expertise aligns with Pivotal Future's mission of balancing business growth with environmental impact

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific Pantanal taxonomic expertise and how it matches their needs (acoustic identification OR visual identification)', 'Experience with ecological data annotation and training machine learning models', 'Understanding of how biodiversity monitoring supports sustainable development', 'Ability to provide constructive feedback on data collection methods to improve automated identification']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Pivotal Future's specific projects or partnerships related to biodiversity monitoring or the Pantanal region
  • → Their approach to integrating ecological data with business or economic applications
  • → Any published research or case studies from their team on machine learning in ecology
  • → Their company culture and remote work structure for part-time experts

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your process for identifying a challenging Pantanal species from acoustic or image data
2 How would you approach annotating a dataset to train a machine learning model for species identification?
3 What improvements would you suggest for field data collection methods to enhance automated identification accuracy?
4 How do you stay current with Pantanal taxonomy and identification techniques?
5 How does your work align with Pivotal Future's mission of balancing business growth with environmental impact?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic ecological experience without specifying Pantanal expertise or taxonomic specialization
  • Failing to demonstrate practical data annotation experience or understanding of machine learning workflows
  • Not tailoring application materials to show how your work supports both conservation and economic objectives

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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