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. Turing helps enterprises move beyond AI proofs of concept to develop proprietary intelligence systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and generate lasting results on the bottom line.

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 to address them.

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 set appropriate difficulty levels with rigor and precision.
- Solve formulated problems accurately, ensuring logical coherence, reliability, and adherence to sound scientific principles.
- 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 improve 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 expertise.
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming, particularly for scientific coding applications.
- Strong analytical and logical thinking abilities with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear documentation and smooth collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Opportunity to work fully remotely, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Engagement with cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading companies in the large language model (LLM) space.
- 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 4-hour overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST). Options for 20, 30, or 40 hours per week are available.
- Engagement as a contractor/freelancer, which does not include medical benefits or paid leave.
- Initial contract duration of 3 months, with an expected start date in the near term.

This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a research-driven environment and are passionate about advancing AI through rigorous problem design and computational excellence. If you are eager to contribute to transformative AI projects while working remotely with a dynamic team, this opportunity at Turing offers a compelling platform to apply your expertise.