Remote Biology Researcher (PhD)

Turing; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research accelerator is seeking remote candidates for a role focused on optimizing large language models using biology expertise. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects, providing solutions to test AI performance. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD (completed or pursuing) in Biology or related fields, possess strong reasoning skills, and be able to communicate complex ideas clearly. Compensation is competitive at $50+ per hour with flexible hours.

Benefits

Fully remote, flexible work

Work on cutting-edge AI projects

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving capabilities in advanced biology topics.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced biology questions to test AI performance.
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across biology topics.

Skills

Strong biology reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication skills

Education

PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field

Job description

Remote contract for PhDs in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields. Work on cutting‑edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours. No AI experience required.

Role Overview

Help fine‑tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your biology knowledge. You’ll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced biology questions to test AI performance.
• Develop clear, step‑by‑step solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD‑level biology topics.

Requirements

• PhD (pursuing or completed) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Strong biology reasoning and problem‑solving skills across advanced domains.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
• No AI experience required.

Perks

• Fully remote, flexible work.
• Work on cutting‑edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.

Offer Details

• Pay rate: $50+ / hour (depends on role and candidate expertise).
• Assessment: Shortlisted experts complete an evaluation before selection.
• Assignments: Contract roles with defined start / end dates; up to 40 hrs / week.

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high‑quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.