Remote Biology Researcher (PhD)
location_onTerrace Street, West Edge, First Hill, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98104, United States
Job Description
Remote Biology Researcher (PhD)
Role Overview
We are seeking PhD-level experts in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or closely related disciplines to join a fully remote contract opportunity. This role offers the chance to collaborate with top-tier AI laboratories on cutting-edge projects. You will earn a competitive rate of $50+ per hour with flexible weekly hours. Prior experience with artificial intelligence is not required.
In this position, you will leverage your specialized biological knowledge to fine-tune large language models, such as ChatGPT. Your primary focus will involve designing complex problems, evaluating how effectively AI systems solve them, and partnering with researchers to develop robust benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities
- Create advanced biology questions designed to assess AI performance.
- Develop comprehensive, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate rigorous logical reasoning.
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and the quality of their reasoning processes.
- Collaborate with research teams to refine benchmarks covering biology topics ranging from undergraduate to PhD-level complexity.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Hold a PhD degree, whether currently pursuing or already completed, in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Possess strong reasoning and problem-solving skills within advanced biological domains.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in writing and provide structured, actionable feedback.
- No prior AI experience is necessary.
Compensation and Work Details
- Pay Rate: $50+ per hour, with the specific rate depending on the role and candidate expertise.
- Schedule: Fully remote with flexible working hours. Contract roles have defined start and end dates, allowing for up to 40 hours per week.
- Assessment Process: Shortlisted candidates will complete an evaluation prior to selection.
About Turing
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Turing serves as the world’s premier research accelerator for frontier AI laboratories and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports its clients through two main avenues:
- Accelerating frontier research by providing high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents.
- Helping enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence. This involves deploying systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.
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Work location
Work model: Remote
Terrace Street, West Edge, First Hill, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98104, United States
Seattle, Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign advanced biology questions to test AI performance
- check_circleEvaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning
- check_circleCollaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across biology topics
- check_circleDevelop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic
Requirements
- verifiedPhD (pursuing or completed) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- verifiedStrong biology reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains
- verifiedAbility to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback
Skills, education and keywords
Skills: biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, large language models, llm, ai.
Education: PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.