Remote Biology Expert (PhD)

Turing, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leading research accelerator focused on frontier AI laboratories and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. The company supports its customers by accelerating cutting-edge research through high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and a team of top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM disciplines, multilinguality, multimodality, and intelligent agents. Additionally, Turing helps enterprises transition AI projects from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable business impact, and drive sustainable results.

We are currently looking for a highly analytical and computationally skilled individual with a strong research background to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing challenging and insightful problems within their research domain and developing elegant computational solutions. This role demands creativity in problem formulation as well as rigor in solution accuracy and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and conceptualize original, research-grade or graduate-level scientific problems using Python programming tailored for scientific coding.
- Define problem categories, assign secondary tags, and determine appropriate difficulty levels with precision.
- Solve formulated problems rigorously, ensuring absolute accuracy, logical coherence, and reliability throughout the solution process.
- Participate actively in a two-tier review process, meticulously evaluating the accuracy of both problems and solutions.
- Collaborate effectively with reviewers and team leads by proactively incorporating feedback, refining content, and enhancing overall quality in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

- PhD or current PhD candidate in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field.
- At least one peer-reviewed publication demonstrating research competence.
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming, particularly for scientific and computational coding.
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills with a proven ability to solve complex problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear documentation and effective collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Opportunity to work fully remotely, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Engage in cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading companies specializing in large language models (LLMs).
- Potential for contract extension based on performance and evolving project requirements.

Offer Details

- Time commitment options include 20, 30, or 40 hours per week, with a minimum requirement of 4 hours per day and at least 20 hours weekly. Candidates must have at least 4 hours of overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST).
- This is a contractor/freelancer position without medical benefits or paid leave.
- The initial contract duration is 3 months, with an expected start date as early as next week.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to frontier AI research while applying your expertise in a dynamic, remote working environment. If you are passionate about computational problem-solving and scientific innovation, Turing provides a platform to make a meaningful impact.