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Remote Biology Expert (PhD)
About Turing
Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and computationally proficient individual to join our team with a strong research background. You will be instrumental in this role by either crafting challenging and insightful problems in your respective research domain or devising elegant computational solutions.
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Responsibilities
Quantitative Problem Design and Solutioning
- Develop and conceptualize original, research-grade or graduate-level scientific problems using Python for scientific programming.
- Rigorously define problem categories, secondary tags, and assign appropriate difficulty levels.
- Rigorously solve formulated problems using robust principles, ensuring:
- Absolute accuracy
- Reliability
- Logical coherence of the solution path
Quality Assurance & Collaboration
- Actively participate in two-tier reviews, meticulously evaluating:
- Accuracy of problems and solutions
- Collaborate effectively with reviewers and team leads
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to:
- Incorporating feedback
- Refining content
- Enhancing overall quality promptly
Required Qualifications
- PhD or PhD candidate in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics
- Has published at least 1 peer-reviewed paper
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming for scientific coding (preferred)
- Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and collaboration
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Perks of Freelancing With Turing
- Work in a fully remote environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
- Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs
Offer Details
Commitments Required
- At least 4 hours per day and a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Overlap of 4 hours with PST (available 3 options of time commitment):
- 20 hrs/week
- 30 hrs/week
- 40 hrs/week
- Engagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical or paid leave provided)
- Duration of contract: 3 months (expected start date is next week)
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