Biology Teacher | $346/task Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Brasil; On-site; BRL 2,334,229; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is looking for a remote position focused on solving challenging Biology problems to evaluate large language models. Candidates should hold a Master's, Ph.D., or be in Ph.D./Postdoctoral studies in relevant fields. Key responsibilities include developing Biology solutions and collaborating on evaluation benchmarks. Proficiency in specific tools is essential. This position demands strong analytical and creative thinking skills, along with excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Master's, Ph.D., or currently be pursuing a Ph.D./Postdoctoral degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Proficiency in at least three designated biological tools is required.
• Creative and lateral thinking abilities are essential.
• Strong research and analytical skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve challenging Biology problems.
• Develop clear, step-by-step Biology solutions.
• Collaborate with LLM researchers on evaluation benchmarks.
• Help define new evaluation benchmarks in Biology.
• Analyze complex biological problems logically.
• Explain Biology concepts clearly with visuals.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Collaboration skills

Education

Master's, Ph.D., or in Ph.D./Postdoctoral studies in Biology or related fields

Tools

BWA

Bowtie2

GATK

HMMER

AlphaFold2

OpenMM

PyOpenMS

GROMACS

Job description

Compensation: $346 per task upon approval

Location: Remote

Commitment: 8 hours per day with 4 hours overlap with PST

Duration: 11 Weeks

Start Date: Tentative - Immediate

Role Responsibilities

• Design and solve challenging Biology problems to evaluate large language models
• Develop clear, step-by-step Biology solutions with detailed reasoning
• Collaborate with LLM researchers on evaluation benchmarks and reasoning tasks
• Help define new evaluation benchmarks spanning undergraduate to PhD-level Biology
• Analyze and solve complex biological problems with a logical and structured approach
• Explain Biology concepts clearly using simple language, visuals, and simulations where needed

Requirements

• Candidates with a Master s, Ph.D., or currently pursuing a Ph.D./Postdoctoral degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in at least three of the following tools:
• BWA, Bowtie2, GATK, HMMER, HHsuite, STAR, SPAdes, IQ-TREE, OpenMM, AlphaFold2, PyOpenMS, RELION, PhysiCell, COPASI, Comet, COBRApy, Hifiasm, ABySS, DeepVariant, Flye, OR-Tools, Bracken, Kraken2, MEGAHIT, antiSMASH, BEAST2, FastTree, DIA-NN, Percolator, AutoDock Vina, CP2CP, Salmon, MethylDackel, Canu, and GROMACS
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Creative and lateral thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote environment