Computational Biology Expert (PhD)

Micro1 is seeking a highly skilled Computational Biology Expert to join our team as a contractor. In this role, you will leverage your deep domain expertise to help train and refine next-generation AI systems, ensuring they learn and reason effectively within complex biological contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, annotate, and benchmark AI systems across real-world computational biology use cases.
• Assess the accuracy 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 model performance based on biological context.
• Document findings with scientific rationale and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, or equivalent research experience.
• Proven experience in data-driven biological research and computational analysis workflows.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, R, or Bash.
• Deep understanding of genomics, transcriptomics, structural biology, or systems biology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape the future of AI in the life sciences sector.
• A fully remote work environment with the ability to contribute to distributed, interdisciplinary teams.
• Engagement in cutting-edge research and development at the intersection of biology and machine learning.