Remote Biology Expert (PhD)

Turing, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leading research accelerator focused on frontier AI labs 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 top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents. Additionally, Turing helps enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence by building systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.

We are 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.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and conceptualize original, research-grade or graduate-level scientific problems involving scientific coding and programming, primarily using Python.
- Define problem categories, assign secondary tags, and set appropriate difficulty levels with rigor and precision.
- Solve formulated problems accurately, ensuring reliability and logical coherence 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, demonstrating a proactive attitude toward 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 in a relevant scientific domain.
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming for scientific coding is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear documentation and effective collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Work remotely in a fully flexible environment, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects in collaboration with leading companies specializing in large language models (LLMs).
- Potential for contract extension based on individual 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 overlap of 4 hours with Pacific Standard Time (PST). Candidates may choose from three time commitment options: 20, 30, or 40 hours per week.
- Engagement as a contractor/freelancer; this is a non-employee role without medical benefits or paid leave.
- Initial contract duration is 3 months, with an expected start date within the next week.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in computational biology and bioinformatics within a dynamic, research-driven AI environment. If you are passionate about solving complex scientific problems and contributing to transformative AI solutions, Turing welcomes your application.