STEM Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks a Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) for remote work worldwide. You will design bioinformatics workflows, analyze complex genomic datasets, and support AI model benchmarking and validation.

PhD or equivalent experience, strong Python/R skills, and proficiency in bioinformatics tools are required. Practical experience with AI-assisted biology is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry/research experience in bioinformatics or computational biology.
• Hands-on experience analyzing biological data.
• Strong Python/R programming and analytical skills.
• Professional English proficiency (C1 or higher).
• Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology or drug discovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate bioinformatics workflows.
• Analyze genomic and biological datasets.
• Optimize pipelines and statistical methods.
• Support AI model benchmarking and validation.
• Develop reproducible workflows and document findings.
• Provide scientific insights and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Genomics/Transcriptomics/Proteomics

Python or R

NGS & RNA-seq analysis

BLAST, Samtools, GATK, Biopython

Nextflow & Snakemake

Linux

Statistics & Scientific Reasoning

Technical Documentation

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Genomics or related

Tools

Nextflow

Snakemake

Linux

GATK

Job description

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)

Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote – Worldwide

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced computational biology and bioinformatics experts to support an AI training project focused on biological data analysis, scientific workflows, and AI model evaluation.

Required Skills

• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Genomics, Transcriptomics, and Proteomics
• Python and/or R Programming
• NGS, RNA-seq, and Variant Analysis
• BLAST, Samtools, GATK, and Biopython
• Nextflow, Snakemake, and Linux
• Statistical Analysis and Scientific Reasoning
• Technical Documentation and Communication

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate bioinformatics workflows.
• Analyze genomic and biological datasets.
• Optimize pipelines and statistical methods.
• Support AI model benchmarking and validation.
• Develop reproducible workflows and document findings.
• Provide scientific insights and actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
• Hands‑on experience analyzing biological data.
• Strong Python/R programming and analytical skills.
• Professional English proficiency (C1 or higher).
• Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology, structural biology, or drug discovery is preferred.