Biology and Bioinformatics STEM Expert (PhD)

The work

You will support AI benchmarking and model development by applying scientific judgment to biological data workflows, computational pipelines, and biology-related AI tools.

• Design, evaluate, and critique biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology workflows.
• Analyze NGS, RNA-seq, single-cell, variant-calling, protein-structure, genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other biological datasets.
• Assess pipeline parameters, tool settings, and statistical methods for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Recommend improvements and help validate biology-related AI models and tools.
• Document findings and best practices for technical and non-technical collaborators.

What it pays and takes

This is remote contract work available in the eligible countries listed for this role. The work is part time, and the role requires strong biology or bioinformatics expertise.

• Pay: $45 to $90 per hour.
• Work arrangement: Remote contractor role.
• Education or experience: PhD in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related STEM field, or equivalent industry or research experience.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge in at least one relevant biology or bioinformatics area and hands-on experience analyzing real biological data.
• Technical skills: Strong quantitative and statistical reasoning, plus proficiency in Python or R.
• Tools: Familiarity with BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, or Biopython.
• Language: Professional written and spoken English at C1 level or higher.
• Communication: Clear technical communication and rigorous scientific problem-solving.
• Helpful background: Nextflow or Snakemake, Linux command-line environments, AI or machine-learning-assisted biology workflows, peer-reviewed publications, patents, or open-source bioinformatics software.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 4 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind better artificial intelligence, including reviewing model results, checking data, and testing technical workflows. Specialists are needed to judge whether AI outputs and tools are accurate, useful, and scientifically sound.