Biology Researcher (Masters/PhDs)

Biology Researcher (Masters/PhDs) - AI Training
About The Role
What if your years of biology research could directly shape how AI understands genetics, biotechnology, and the life sciences? We're looking for expert biologists to tackle advanced scientific problems that train the next generation of AI models — making them sharper, more rigorous, and genuinely useful to researchers and the world.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working scientists and academics. If you hold a Master's or PhD in biology or a related field and want to apply your expertise in a meaningful new direction, this is for you.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
Develop, solve, and review advanced biology problems with real-world scientific relevance
Apply deep expertise in genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related disciplines to design complex, rigorous problem sets
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to enhance AI reasoning in the life sciences
Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and depth across all deliverables
Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, etc.)
Strong expertise in at least one of: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics
Comfortable coding in Python or R for research or data analysis
Exceptional written communication skills with sharp attention to scientific detail
Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision
Nice to Have
Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or AI evaluation workflows
Background in academic publishing, peer review, or research mentorship
Familiarity with computational biology tools or bioinformatics pipelines
Experience designing exam questions, problem sets, or technical assessments
Why Join Us
Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
Put your advanced scientific training to use in a high-impact, forward-looking field
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

Work arrangement
Yes