STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) for remote worldwide collaboration. This contractor role focuses on designing and evaluating biology and bioinformatics workflows to benchmark AI systems, with deep expertise in genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and related domains.

You will analyze diverse biological datasets, optimize analysis pipelines and parameters, and help guide the development of biology-related AI models while communicating findings to both technical

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or closely related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
• Deep expertise in at least one listed area with hands-on data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific analysis and common tools (BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, Biopython).

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and critique biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology workflows for AI benchmarking.
• Provide expert insights on genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and other data analysis pipelines.
• Assess and optimize pipeline parameters, tool configurations, and statistical methods for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Analyze biological datasets (NGS, RNA-seq, single-cell, variant calling, protein structure) and provide actionable recommendations.
• Leverage domain knowledge to guide biology-related AI models and tools development and validation.
• Clearly communicate complex scientific concepts in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to enable knowledge transfer across teams.

Skills

Python

R

Biostatistics

ML in biology

Biological data analysis

Communication skills

GATK

BLAST

samtools

Bioconductor

Biopython

English (C1+)

Education

PhD in biology or closely related STEM field

Tools

Nextflow

Snakemake

Linux

GATK

samtools

BLAST

Bioconductor

Biopython

Job description

Job Title: STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote(Worldwide)

Job Summary

In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and critique biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
• Provide expert-level insights on genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other biological 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, single-cell, 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.

Areas of Expertise (we welcome applicants from any of the following)

• Genomics & NGS analysis
• Transcriptomics & single-cell analysis
• Proteomics & structural biology
• Molecular & cell biology
• Systems biology & biological network analysis
• Drug discovery & computational pharmacology
• Biostatistics & machine learning applied to biology

Required Skills and Qualifications

• PhD in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related STEM field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
• Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
• Deep expertise in at least one of the areas listed above, with hands-on experience analyzing real biological data.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific analysis, plus experience with standard tools in your subfield (e.g., BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, Biopython).
• Strong statistical, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts.
• Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex biological domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building reproducible workflows (Nextflow, Snakemake) and working in Linux/command-line environments.
• Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology workflows or benchmarking.
• Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source bioinformatics software.