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 top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents. Additionally, Turing helps enterprises transition AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the profit and loss statement.

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 critical 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 using Python programming for scientific coding.
- Define problem categories, assign secondary tags, and determine appropriate difficulty levels with precision.
- Solve formulated problems rigorously, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and logical coherence throughout the solution process.
- Participate actively in two-tier reviews, meticulously assessing the accuracy of both problems and solutions.
- Collaborate effectively with reviewers and team leads, demonstrating a proactive approach to incorporating feedback, refining content, and enhancing overall quality in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

- PhD or PhD candidate in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field.
- At least one peer-reviewed publication.
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming for scientific coding is preferred.
- Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and effective collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Work remotely in a fully flexible environment.
- Engage with cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading companies specializing in large language models (LLMs).
- Opportunity 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 overlap of 4 hours with Pacific Standard Time (PST). Options for 20, 30, or 40 hours per week are available.
- Engagement as a contractor/freelancer, with no medical or paid leave benefits.
- 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 and collaborate with a world-class team while maintaining the flexibility of remote work.