Remote Biology Expert (PhD)

Turing, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a global leader in accelerating frontier AI research and a trusted partner for enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. The company supports its customers by providing high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and access to top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents. Turing helps enterprises move beyond proof of concept to build proprietary AI intelligence that performs reliably, delivers measurable impact, and drives lasting business results.

We are looking for a highly analytical and computationally skilled individual with a strong research background to join our team. In this role, you will contribute by designing challenging, original problems within your research domain and developing elegant computational solutions. Your work will be critical in advancing scientific problem-solving and supporting cutting-edge AI research.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and conceptualize original, research-grade or graduate-level scientific problems using Python programming for scientific coding.
- Define problem categories, assign secondary tags, and set appropriate difficulty levels with precision.
- Solve formulated problems rigorously, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and logical consistency throughout the solution process.
- Participate actively in two-tier review processes, carefully evaluating the accuracy of both problems and solutions.
- Collaborate closely with reviewers and team leads, proactively incorporating feedback to refine content and enhance overall quality in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:
- PhD or current PhD candidate in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics.
- At least one peer-reviewed publication in a relevant scientific field.
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming, particularly for scientific coding applications.
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear documentation and effective collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Work remotely in a fully flexible environment.
- Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading companies specializing in large language models (LLMs).
- Potential for contract extension based on performance and project requirements.

Offer Details:
- Commitment of at least 4 hours per day and a minimum of 20 hours per week, with a required 4-hour overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST). Options for 20, 30, or 40 hours per week are available.
- Engagement as a contractor/freelancer; this is a non-permanent role without medical benefits or paid leave.
- Initial contract duration is 3 months, with an expected start date in the near future.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to frontier AI research while working remotely with a dynamic and innovative team. If you have a passion for computational biology and scientific problem-solving, and you meet the qualifications outlined, you will find this position both challenging and rewarding.