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Computational Biology Expert (PhD)

micro1 / Computational Biology Expert (PhD)

RATE

$40 - $60/HR

LOCATION

REMOTE (GLOBAL)

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DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Computational Biology Expert (PhD) Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. Key Responsibilities: • Leverage your biology domain expertise to evaluate, annotate, and benchmark AI systems in real-world computational biology use cases. • Assess the accuracy, relevance, and performance of AI-generated outputs in genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology scenarios. • Apply advanced analytical reasoning to critically review scientific workflows and pipelines, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, providing feedback on AI model performance based on biological context. • Document observations and findings with clarity, highlighting scientific rationale and actionable insights. • Communicate complex concepts effectively through both written and verbal channels to technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Stay current on emerging trends in computational biology, bioinformatics, and machine learning in biology. Required Skills and

REQUIREMENTS

▸PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
▸Proven experience in data-driven biological research and computational analysis workflows.
▸Proficiency with scripting (Python, R, Bash) and scientific tools such as BWA, GATK, STAR, Salmon, Seurat, or Scanpy would be ideal.
▸Deep understanding of genomics, transcriptomics, structural biology, or systems biology is desirable.
▸Excellent scientific reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
▸Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate findings and collaborate effectively.
▸Comfort working remotely and contributing to distributed teams.
▸Preferred Qualifications: