Biology Expert (PhD)
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$80–$90/hr
Actively Hiring
20 openings
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About this Role
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Role Title: Biology Expert (PhD) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Biology Experts (PhD) to contribute to a dynamic customer project focused on advancing artificial intelligence. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work
- Evaluate and provide detailed feedback on biology-related data, prompts, or content utilized in AI development.
- Create, review, and refine scientific scenarios, questions, or explanations representative of real-world biological problems.
- Offer expert-level insights to ensure accuracy, relevance, and depth in AI training datasets and outputs.
- Collaborate with platform teams to clarify ambiguous queries and enhance data quality or coverage related to biological subjects.
- Document findings, methodologies, and rationales to support transparency and reproducibility in project deliverables.
- Participate in iterative review cycles, contributing to continuous improvements of the AI model’s capabilities in biology.
- Engage in knowledge-sharing sessions with other domain experts to further enrich project outcomes. Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in biology or a closely related life science discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in core biological concepts and the ability to contextualize complex topics for diverse audiences.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for clear articulation of feedback and scientific reasoning.
- Experience with scientific data analysis, critical evaluation of information, and synthesis of complex subject matter.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage deliverables within defined project frameworks.
- Prior contributions to interdisciplinary projects or scientific collaborations (AI/technology exposure is a plus, but not required).
- Attention to detail, consistency, and a passion for promoting scientific accuracy.
Requirements
- biology expertise
- scientific data analysis
- critical evaluation
- scientific communication
- attention to detail
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
Why This Role
Monetize your niche expertise without the billable hours. At $85/hr, this role offers elite compensation for pure intellectual work, no client management or administrative bloat.
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