Remote Biology Researcher (PhD) - 34880

Turing

Greater London

Remote

GBP 27,552 - 41,328

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Possibility of contract extension

Collaboration with global experts

Job summary

A leading AI company in Greater London is seeking PhD-level researchers in Biology to evaluate the reasoning capabilities of AI models. The role involves creating problems, analyzing solutions, and providing constructive feedback. Ideal candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or experience in Biology or related fields, with strong analytical skills and effective communication. This contract position offers flexible remote work options and requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Biology or related field.
Comfortable working independently.
Stable computer and internet access.

Responsibilities

Create Biology problems and analyze AI responses.
Evaluate claims about immune signaling.
Review strategies for studying plant stress genes.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Strong written communication

Ability to provide clear feedback

Education

Ph.D. in Biology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry

Job description

Overview

Turing is seeking PhD-level researchers in Biology to test the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). You’ll create Biology problems, analyze model responses, and identify gaps in logic or understanding. The goal is to measure how well these models handle abstract thinking and structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

You’ll 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. For instance, IL-2 promotes T cell proliferation, IFN-γ activates macrophages, and IL-10 is described as pro-inflammatory. 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.
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

Qualifications

Ph.D. (completed or in progress) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field

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. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 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 is 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?