Biologist (Remote)

Hire Feed; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Feed invites applications for a Biology Expert (PhD/Master’s) to join our client’s remote, full-time team. You will craft advanced biology problems to probe AI model limits and work with LLM researchers to align evaluation goals.

You will develop rigorous, step-by-step solutions and contribute to creating new benchmarks spanning undergraduate to PhD-level topics, while communicating clearly in a remote, distributed setting.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Biology or related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and annotations.
• Creative problem-solving and lateral thinking.
• Excellent written communication for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently online.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve complex biology problems to assess AI model limits.
• Develop high-quality, step-by-step solutions with clear reasoning.
• Collaborate with LLM researchers to align evaluation goals.
• Help define new evaluation benchmarks across biology topics.
• Break down complex biology concepts into simple explanations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Education

PhD or Master’s in Biology

Job description

We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Biology Expert (PhD/Master’s) to work on a full-time basis. You will design and solve challenging biology problems to probe the limitations of large language models and collaborate with LLM researchers to align problem types with evaluation goals. This role helps fine-tune large language models using strong analytical and English comprehension skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and solve complex biology problems to assess the limitations of large language models.
• Develop high-quality, step-by-step solutions with clear and rigorous reasoning.
• Collaborate with LLM researchers to align problem types with evaluation goals, especially in areas where models typically struggle.
• Contribute to defining new evaluation benchmarks based on biology curricula spanning early undergraduate to PhD-level topics.
• Break down complex biological concepts into simple, clear explanations while working efficiently.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Biology or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills in biology.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations.
• Creative and lateral thinking abilities to solve challenging problems.
• Excellent structured communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.

More About the Opportunity

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the research services industry, contributing to the advancement of AI systems through high-quality data and rigorous evaluation. The projects will help you learn how to leverage AI to enhance analytical skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.