SaidGig

Computational Biologist for AI Model Evaluation

$20–$60/hr

RemoteContractscienceUpdated Jun 17, 2026
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About this role

Role Overview

As a Computational Biology Expert, you will leverage your specialized knowledge to enhance the training of next-generation AI systems. Your contributions will directly influence how models learn and perform by providing high-quality, real-world insights in computational biology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate, annotate, and benchmark AI systems in real-world computational biology scenarios using your domain expertise.
  • Assess the accuracy, relevance, and performance of AI-generated outputs in genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology.
  • Critically review scientific workflows and pipelines to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide feedback on AI model performance based on biological context.
  • Document observations and findings clearly, emphasizing scientific rationale and actionable insights.
  • Effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written and verbal channels.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends in computational biology, bioinformatics, and machine learning in biology.
Qualifications
  • PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
  • Proven experience in data-driven biological research and computational analysis workflows.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, R, Bash) and familiarity with scientific tools such as BWA, GATK, STAR, Salmon, Seurat, or Scanpy.
  • Deep understanding of genomics, transcriptomics, structural biology, or systems biology.
  • Excellent scientific reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate findings and collaborate effectively.
  • Comfortable working remotely and contributing to distributed teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AI/ML or LLM evaluation in a biology context.
  • Hands-on experience with NGS pipelines, CRISPR workflows, AlphaFold, or PyMOL.
  • Published research or contributions to open-source projects in computational biology or bioinformatics.
Work Terms

Contract position with remote work flexibility.

Compensation

Hourly rate ranging from $20 to $60.

Eligibility

Open to candidates with the required qualifications and experience.

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