Clinical, Microbiome & Translational Research Scientist (PhD)
Listing checked November 9, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $45–90/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 50
- Posted
- November 9, 2026
Overview
This contract role puts your PhD-level expertise in microbiome, metagenomics, and translational bioinformatics to work training next-generation AI. You'll craft expert-level scientific problems with verifiable answers, then judge model outputs for accuracy and depth. The position is fully remote and open worldwide, with pay ranging from $45 to $90 per hour. Your written explanations will help other experts follow and validate your reasoning.
What You'll Do6
- Compose challenging, expert-level problems in microbiome, metagenomics, clinical bioinformatics, and related life sciences, each with a clear, checkable solution.
- Evaluate AI model responses for scientific rigor, catching subtle mistakes that non-specialists would overlook.
- Build detailed rubrics and reference answers backed by primary literature and established methods.
- Apply deep knowledge in areas such as 16S and shotgun metagenomics, virome and host-microbiome analysis, biomarker discovery, clinical genomics, and omics-driven precision medicine.
- Write clear explanations of your reasoning so other experts can follow and verify it.
- Meet quality benchmarks through iterative feedback and peer review.
Requirements3
- PhD in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Epidemiology, or a closely related discipline.
- Hands-on research experience in an academic or industry lab.
- Professional written and spoken English at C1 level or higher.
Preferred Qualifications6
- Postdoctoral or industry experience in microbiome, clinical, or translational research.
- Publication record, ideally first-author papers in relevant journals.
- Familiarity with microbiome tools: QIIME2, Kraken2, MetaPhlAn, HUMAnN, MAG assembly/binning, virome analysis.
- Experience with clinical/translational resources: TCGA, UK Biobank, biomarker discovery, survival analysis, EHR + omics integration, oncology/immunology genomics.
- Statistics and machine learning for high-dimensional biological data.
- Programming in Python and/or R, plus Bash and workflow tools.
Who Should Apply
PhD holders in microbiology, bioinformatics, or related fields who have lab research experience and strong English communication. Ideal for those with a publication record and familiarity with microbiome or clinical data analysis.
Salary Insight
The rate is $45 to $90 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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