Remote science jobs at micro1 (PhD and MSc)
Remote contract work for scientists and mathematicians: solving, checking and writing problems for AI systems in biology, chemistry, math and physics. Read from micro1's public job list on October 29, 2026.
Short answer
micro1 lists 18 remote science and research roles right now. It is contract work checking and writing scientific problems for AI, not a lab or research position. 11 of the 18 state hours on the listing, and 14 say worldwide or global. Of the 18 roles, 4 state an hourly rate, from $60 to $120 an hour. These are listed rates, not earnings, and hours are not guaranteed. Where a listing gives pay per task or per project, the figure is on the role page.
Open roles
Biology, chemistry and life sciences
| Role | Listed pay | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry & Environmental Experts | Not stated | Remote, no country limit stated |
| Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
| Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD) | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
| Life Sciences Research Expert (Python) | $60 to $120 per hour | Remote, worldwide |
| Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
| Marine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology | Not stated | Remote, no country limit stated |
| STEM Expert - Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
| STEM Expert - Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
Physics and computational science
| Role | Listed pay | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc) | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
| Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
| Physics Expert PhD (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter) | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
| Principal Research Scientist (Computer Science / Computational Physics) | Not stated | Remote, no country limit stated |
| Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics | Not stated | Remote, no country limit stated |
Mathematics and general STEM
| Role | Listed pay | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Expert (MSc./PhD) | $80 to $120 per hour | Remote, worldwide |
| STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) | $60 to $120 per hour | Remote, worldwide |
Engineering sciences
| Role | Listed pay | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD) | $80 to $120 per hour | Remote, worldwide |
| Hardware Expert (MSc. or PhD) | $60 to $120 per hour | Remote, worldwide |
Other research roles
| Role | Listed pay | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters / Researcher / Professor) | Not stated | Remote, worldwide |
What the work involves
On the listings we read, scientists solve and verify advanced problems in their field, for example physics derivations written in LaTeX and checked with SymPy or Python, math and computational problems, and biology and bioinformatics workflows reviewed for reproducibility, and they critique AI answers and write reference solutions. The research scientist roles ask you to propose open problems, run structured research with AI models and agents, and verify the output.
Who qualifies
15 of the 18 roles name a PhD, doctorate or master's in the title or requirements. Several accept a late-stage PhD candidate or postdoc, many ask for Python or R, and some ask for C1-level English. Check each listing for its own subfield and requirements.
Hours and how it works
micro1 describes its expert work as remote contract work. You apply, complete an AI interview, certify, and are matched to projects by recruiters; certification does not guarantee a project. 11 of the 18 roles state hours or a weekly commitment on the listing, and 14 say worldwide or global. Hours are not guaranteed.
Before you apply
Science listings often ask for a master's degree or PhD in the field. Have your degree, field and publication or research background ready to describe.
Roles open and close without notice, and the same title can appear more than once with different terms, so check the listing itself before you start.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there remote jobs for scientists at micro1?
Yes. micro1 lists 18 remote science and research roles on its public job list, described as remote contract work checking and writing problems for AI. Listings open and close without notice.
Do I need a PhD?
15 of the 18 roles name a PhD, doctorate or master's. Some accept a late-stage candidate or equivalent research experience. Requirements are on each listing.
Is this lab work?
No. The listings describe solving and verifying problems, reviewing workflows and critiquing AI output remotely, not running experiments in a lab.
How much do these roles pay?
Of the 18 roles, 4 state an hourly rate, from $60 to $120 an hour. These are listed rates, not earnings, and hours are not guaranteed. Where a listing gives pay per task or per project, the figure is on the role page. Pay for the others is set per project; check the role page and your contract.
How do I apply for science roles at micro1?
Pick a role below, open its listing on micro1 and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. See how to become an AI trainer.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listings, read October 29, 2026. Roles are grouped by title, and pay is shown only where the listing states it.
- Roles are grouped by what the listing is about (biology, chemistry and life sciences, physics and computational science, mathematics and general stem, engineering sciences, other research roles), not by pay or referral payout. Counts of roles with stated hours and worldwide roles are read from each listing's hours and location lines.
Listings change without notice. If something here is out of date, tell us.