Remote Computational Biology & AI Benchmarking Expert (PhD)

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 Inc. is seeking a Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) for a remote worldwide contractor role. You will train next-generation AI systems by shaping data-driven workflows and benchmarking AI models in genomics and proteomics contexts.

Responsibilities include designing pipelines, optimizing parameters, and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A strong background in NGS analyses and reproducible workflows is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or equivalent industry/research experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific analysis, plus experience with standard bioinformatics tools.
• Experience building reproducible workflows with Nextflow or Snakemake, and comfort working in Linux/command-line environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and critique bioinformatics and computational biology workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
• Provide expert-level insights on genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data analysis pipelines.
• Assess and optimize pipeline parameters, tool configurations, and statistical methods for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Analyze biological datasets (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, variant calling, protein structure) and provide actionable recommendations.
• Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of biology-related AI models and tools.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer's team.

Skills

Python

R

Linux command-line

NGS data analysis

RNA-seq

variant analysis

statistical reasoning

scientific communication

Education

PhD in bioinformatics/computational biology/genomics or related field

Tools

BLAST

samtools

GATK

Bioconductor

Biopython

Nextflow

Snakemake

Job description

micro1 Inc. is seeking a Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) for a remote worldwide contractor role. You will train next-generation AI systems by shaping data-driven workflows and benchmarking AI models in genomics and proteomics contexts.

Responsibilities include designing pipelines, optimizing parameters, and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A strong background in NGS analyses and reproducible workflows is essential.