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, advanced training pipelines, and access to top AI researchers skilled in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents. Additionally, Turing helps enterprises transform AI from experimental concepts into reliable, proprietary intelligence systems that deliver measurable business impact and drive long-term 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 be responsible for designing challenging and insightful problems within your research domain and developing elegant computational solutions that advance our AI research initiatives.

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 establish appropriate difficulty levels with precision.
- Solve formulated problems rigorously, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and logical consistency throughout the solution process.
- Participate actively in a two-tier review process, thoroughly 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, especially for scientific coding applications.
- Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and effective collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Opportunity to work fully remotely, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- 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). Three time commitment options are available: 20, 30, or 40 hours per week.
- Engagement as a contractor/freelancer, without medical benefits or paid leave.
- Initial contract duration of 3 months, with an expected start date shortly after hiring.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering AI research while collaborating with a global team of experts. If you possess a strong computational biology background and a passion for solving complex scientific problems, this position at Turing could be an excellent fit for your skills and career goals.