Remote Biology Expert (PhD) - 34880

Turing

Oxford

Remote

GBP 30,285 - 50,476

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

High-impact research projects

Potential for contract extension

Job summary

A leading AI research company is seeking a PhD-level Biology specialist to analyze and evaluate AI's reasoning capabilities in complex biological contexts. You will have the flexibility of remote work while making significant contributions to high-impact AI research projects. Ideal candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have strong analytical skills, with at least 20 hours of commitment per week. Contract engagement is expected to last one month, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in a related field.
Able to provide clear, constructive feedback.
Strong written communication, especially in remote settings.

Responsibilities

Create Biology problems and analyze AI's solutions.
Evaluate claims about immune signaling and determine accuracy.
Review and assess proposed research strategies.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Clear written communication

Independent working

Education

Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry

Job description

Overview

Be among the first applicants for a PhD-level Biology research role focused on testing the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). You will create Biology problems, analyze model responses, and identify gaps in logic or understanding to measure how well models handle abstract thinking and structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Create Biology problems, review how the AI solves them, and share insights on how well it understands complex reasoning and logical steps.
Evaluate the logic behind a researcher’s claims about immune signaling (e.g., IL-2 promotes T cell proliferation, IFN-γ activates macrophages, IL-10 described as pro-inflammatory) and determine which interpretations reflect accurate biological functions.
Review a student’s proposed strategy to study plant stress genes, including CRISPR knockouts, qPCR for expression analysis, and phenotypic observation under drought; assess the reasoning behind each method and suggest refinements.
Provide clear, constructive feedback with examples; work independently with stable computer and internet access.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Able to provide clear, constructive feedback with examples.
Strong written communication, especially in remote settings.
Comfortable working independently.
Stable computer and internet access.

Time Commitment & Contract Details

Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (Options: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week, or 40 hrs/week)
Engagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave).
Duration of contract: 1 month; expected start date next week.
Selection Process: Task-based assessment for shortlisted candidates, followed by a contract offer with defined timelines and workload.

About Turing

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing helps customers in two ways: working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM, and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.

Why work with Turing?