Computational Biology Expert | $40-$60/hr Remote
Overview
This role is all about bringing your deep computational biology expertise to the frontier of AI development. You'll help train next-generation AI systems by evaluating and annotating their outputs in real-world biology applications. If you're passionate about shaping how AI understands genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology, this is your chance to make a direct impact.
What You'll Do6
- 1Use your domain knowledge to assess and benchmark AI model performance on computational biology tasks.
- 2Critically review AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance in areas like genomics and transcriptomics.
- 3Apply analytical reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses in biological workflows and suggest improvements.
- 4Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide feedback that refines AI model behavior based on biological context.
- 5Document your findings clearly, translating complex scientific observations into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- 6Stay updated on emerging trends in computational biology and machine learning to inform your evaluations.
Requirements5
- 1PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, or equivalent research experience.
- 2Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, R, and Bash, along with experience using tools such as BWA, GATK, STAR, Salmon, Seurat, or Scanpy.
- 3Deep understanding of genomics, transcriptomics, structural biology, or systems biology.
- 4Strong scientific reasoning and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex data and AI outputs.
- 5Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
Who Should Apply
We're looking for a computational biologist who thrives at the intersection of biology and AI. You have a PhD-level understanding of biological systems and hands-on experience with bioinformatics pipelines. You're excited about the challenge of teaching AI to reason like a scientist. You communicate clearly, work independently, and are eager to contribute to a distributed team shaping the future of AI.
Salary Insight
$40-$60 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Required Skills
Application Tip
To stand out, highlight your experience with AI/ML evaluation in a biological context — for example, any work you've done assessing the outputs of LLMs or other models on genomics or transcriptomics tasks. Concrete examples of how you've reviewed and critiqued scientific workflows will resonate strongly.
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