Clinical, Microbiome & Translational Research Scientist (PhD)
micro1 · Data · Senior · 28d ago
$94k – $187k
per year
Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
Applies on the original listing · via Himalayas
Who can apply
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“Location: Remote(Worldwide)”
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- Contractor / B2B
- This position is structured as a contractor engagement.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
In this contractor role, you will apply your advanced domain expertise to train next-generation AI systems. You will author challenging, expert-level scientific problems with verifiable solutions across microbiome, metagenomics, and translational bioinformatics, review and evaluate AI model outputs for scientific depth and accuracy, and create robust rubrics backed by primary scientific literature.
What you'll do
- Design and write challenging, expert-level scientific problems in microbiome, metagenomics, and clinical bioinformatics with clear solutions.
- Review and evaluate AI model outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth of reasoning, catching subtle errors non-specialists miss.
- Develop detailed rubrics and reference answers grounded in primary literature and established methodology.
- Apply domain expertise across areas such as 16S and shotgun metagenomics, biomarker discovery, and clinical genomics.
- Provide clear written explanations of reasoning and iterate based on peer feedback and quality reviews.
What you bring
- PhD in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Epidemiology, or a closely related field.
- Hands-on research experience in an academic or industry lab.
- Professional written and spoken English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
- Practical programming experience with Python and/or R, Bash, and workflow tools.
About micro1
micro1 sources, vets, and deploys global talent and domain experts to train frontier AI models and scale engineering teams.
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