Remote Biology Researcher (PhD)

Turing; United States; Remote; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research organization is looking for remote candidates with PhDs in Biology or related fields to fine-tune AI language models. In this role, you will design biology questions and assess AI's problem-solving capabilities while collaborating with top researchers. This contract position offers flexibility and competitive pay, ideal for experts who wish to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects. No previous AI experience is necessary, making it an excellent opportunity for those with strong biology reasoning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed PhD in relevant fields.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and provide feedback.
• No AI experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced biology questions to test AI performance.
• Develop clear solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and depth.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks.

Skills

Strong biology reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Education

PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field

Job description

Remote contract for PhDs in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related fields. Earn up to $50+/hour while working on cutting‑edge projects with top AI labs.

Role Overview

Help fine‑tune large language models (e.g., ChatGPT) using your biology knowledge. You’ll design problems, assess how AI solves them, and collaborate with researchers to build improved 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 depth 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.
• Fully remote, flexible work.
• Work on cutting‑edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
• 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 by accelerating frontier research with high‑quality data, advanced training pipelines, and top AI researchers, and by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence.

Application Process

After applying, you will receive an email with a login link. Use that link to access the portal and complete your profile.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media