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 clients by providing high-quality data, sophisticated training pipelines, and access to top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents. Additionally, Turing helps enterprises transition AI projects from proofs of concept into proprietary intelligence systems that deliver reliable performance, measurable impact, and sustained business value.

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 and insightful problems within your research domain and developing elegant computational solutions. Your work will directly support the advancement of AI research and its practical application in enterprise settings.

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 accurately determine difficulty levels for each problem.
- Solve formulated problems rigorously, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and logical coherence throughout the solution process.
- Participate actively in a two-tier review system, meticulously evaluating the accuracy of both problems and their 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, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to ensure clear documentation and effective collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Opportunity to work fully remotely, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Engage with cutting-edge AI projects in partnership with leading large language model (LLM) companies.
- Potential for contract extension based on individual performance and evolving 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 available for 20, 30, or 40 hours per week.
- Engagement as a contractor/freelancer; this role does not include 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 pioneering AI research while working in a flexible, remote environment with a focus on impactful scientific problem-solving.