Remote Biology Researcher (PhD) - 34442

Turing

India

Remote

INR 1,339,000 - 2,678,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Work on high-impact AI research projects

Possibility of contract extension based on performance

Collaborate with experts worldwide

Job summary

A leading AI research firm is seeking PhD-level researchers in Biology to create and analyze problems, testing AI models' reasoning capabilities. Candidates should have strong research skills and be capable of providing constructive feedback. This contract position offers remote work flexibility with a commitment of at least 20 hours per week. There is a possibility of extension based on performance.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Biology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry.
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.

Responsibilities

Create Biology problems and review AI solutions to assess understanding.
Evaluate the logic behind claims about immune signaling.
Review the proposed strategy for studying plant stress genes and suggest refinements.
Provide clear feedback and communicate effectively in remote settings.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Strong written communication

Ability to provide constructive feedback

Independent work

Independent worker

Stable internet access

Education

Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Biology or related field

Candidates currently pursuing PhD

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Are you passionate about solving challenging chemistry problems?

Turing is looking for 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

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.
Provide clear, constructive feedback with examples and strong written communication in remote settings.

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

Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

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 offer 20, 30, or 40 hours/week options.
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?