PhD-Level Computational Biologist (Remote)
Posted 1 day ago by Work Vista
£65 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: The role of Remote Computational Biology Specialist involves designing biology benchmarks to test AI reasoning abilities and creating anonymized datasets for validation through analysis pipelines. This part-time independent contractor position requires expertise in analyzing sequencing and omics data, with a focus on ensuring real-world complexity in problem design. The position is fully remote and offers flexible hours, with a project duration of approximately one month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design biology problems with one correct answer and strong distractors.
- Source, preprocess, and anonymize public datasets (GEO, SRA, NCBI, etc.).
- Validate answers using custom analysis workflows and visualizations.
- Work within defined technical constraints ensuring real-world complexity.
Key Skills:
- Experience analyzing sequencing/omics data (RNA-seq, WGS, mass spec, etc.).
- Proficiency with tools like BLAST, samtools, DESeq2, FASTA/FASTQ/BAM.
- Strong coding skills in Python, R, or bash.
- Understanding of experimental design and data artifacts.
- Advanced experience in computational biology, genomics, or bioinformatics preferred; training provided.
Salary (Rate): £65 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Remote Computational Biology Specialist (Short-Term Contract)
Employment Type: Remote, part-time independent contractor (15-20 hrs/week)
Location: Remote within United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand. You must be legally authorised to work in the country where you are based.
Compensation: USD 65-85 per hour for ~1-month project.
About the Role
We are hiring on behalf of a leading global AI player. Design biology benchmarks testing AI reasoning abilities, create anonymized datasets, and validate solutions through analysis pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design biology problems with one correct answer and strong distractors.
- Source, preprocess, and anonymize public datasets (GEO, SRA, NCBI, etc.).
- Validate answers using custom analysis workflows and visualizations.
- Work within defined technical constraints ensuring real-world complexity.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience analyzing sequencing/omics data (RNA-seq, WGS, mass spec, etc.).
- Proficiency with tools like BLAST, samtools, DESeq2, FASTA/FASTQ/BAM.
- Strong coding skills in Python, R, or bash.
- Understanding of experimental design and data artifacts.
- Advanced experience in computational biology, genomics, or bioinformatics preferred; training provided.
What We Offer
- Fully remote, asynchronous (15-20 hrs/week).
- ~1-month project with follow-on potential.
- Weekly payments via secure methods.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Hiring based solely on qualifications, experience, and business needs per applicable laws.
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