Remote | Biology Expert (PhD/Master's)
We are sharing a specialised opportunity for advanced biology researchers and graduate-level experts to contribute to large language model evaluation and training through challenging scientific problem design, rigorous reasoning, and high-quality solution development.Selected professionals will design and solve complex biology problems, develop structured step-by-step explanations, identify areas where advanced AI systems struggle, and collaborate with research teams on evaluation strategies and benchmarks spanning undergraduate through doctoral-level biology.
Key ResponsibilitiesBiology Problem Development- Design challenging problems across advanced biology domains
- Create tasks that probe limitations in scientific reasoning
- Develop questions requiring conceptual abstraction and multi-step analysis
- Incorporate data interpretation and biological problem-solving where appropriate
- Maintain suitable difficulty across undergraduate through PhD-level topics
Scientific Reasoning & Solution Development- Solve complex biology problems accurately and efficiently
- Produce clear and rigorous step-by-step solutions
- Explain assumptions and intermediate reasoning explicitly
- Apply structured scientific reasoning to challenging biological questions
- Present conclusions in a format suitable for evaluation and review
Model Evaluation & Error Analysis- Evaluate how language models perform on biology-focused tasks
- Identify recurring weaknesses in conceptual understanding
- Analyse errors involving abstraction, multi-step reasoning, and data interpretation
- Distinguish factual mistakes from reasoning or interpretation failures
- Provide structured observations to support model improvement
Benchmark & Evaluation Design- Contribute to new biology evaluation benchmarks
- Align problem design with specific research objectives
- Develop tasks spanning different levels of scientific complexity
- Refine evaluation criteria based on observed model behaviour
- Support consistent assessment across advanced biology domains
Research Collaboration & Technical Communication- Collaborate remotely with researchers and technical contributors
- Explain complex biological concepts in clear and accessible language
- Provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations
- Communicate analytical findings in a structured format
- Work independently while maintaining reliable project delivery
Ideal Profile- Currently pursuing or holding a Master's, Ph.D., or postdoctoral position in Biology or a related field
- Relevant backgrounds may include Biotechnology or Biochemistry
- Expertise may include molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, environmental biology, or plant biology
- Strong analytical and research capabilities
- Ability to solve complex biological problems using a structured approach
- Strong foundation in advanced biological concepts
- Ability to break difficult concepts into clear explanations
- Comfortable with conceptual abstraction and multi-step reasoning
- Strong data-interpretation and scientific problem-solving skills
- Ability to provide detailed annotations and constructive feedback
- Creative and lateral thinking abilities
- Excellent written English communication
- Strong remote collaboration skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Reliable desktop or laptop setup with a stable internet connection
- Ability to explain biology concepts using simple language, visuals, and simulations where appropriate
Engagement Details- Contractor assignment / freelance engagement
- Fully remote
- Source materials describe the opportunity as full-time, while the formal engagement type is contractor/freelancer
- Work will involve biology problem design, solution development, model evaluation, and benchmark creation
- Projects may span molecular biology, cellular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, environmental biology, and related disciplines
- Evaluation may cover biology topics ranging from early undergraduate through PhD level
- Collaboration will involve research teams working on advanced language-model evaluation
- Contract extension may be available depending on performance and project requirements
- No medical or paid-leave benefits are included under the stated contractor arrangement
- Work must be completed without using confidential, proprietary, unpublished research, restricted datasets, or otherwise protected information belonging to any employer, laboratory, university, research group, client, or other third party
