Research Biologist

Outlier; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Outlier seeks advanced Biology experts to enhance AI understanding by evaluating content, developing questions, and assessing AI responses. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD in Biology and relevant research experience. Competitive payment rates are offered based on expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• Peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, or research grants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy in Biology.
• Develop and answer Biology-related questions for AI.
• Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Biology

PhD in Biology

Job description

About Outlier

Overview

Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to deliver accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.

Role Description

We are seeking advanced Biology experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:

1. Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Biology
2. Developing and answering Biology-related questions to refine AI understanding
3. Assessing and ranking AI responses based on scientific rigor

Required Expertise and Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Biology or a related field (can be currently enrolled)
• Research Experience: Peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions are highly preferred
• English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors

Bonus Skills

AI model training experience is not required but considered a plus.

Payment

Payment rates for core project work by Biology experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, depending on geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Some projects may include incentive payments. Please review payment terms for each project.