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Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) at micro1
PhD-level bioinformatics specialists judge and design computational biology workflows used to benchmark AI models. They critique pipelines for genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data, tune parameters and statistical methods for reproducibility, and write up their findings and best practices so the customer's team can reuse the methods.
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What you would do
- Design and critique bioinformatics workflows for AI benchmarking
- Review analysis pipelines for genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data
- Tune pipeline parameters and statistics for accuracy and reproducibility
- Document methods and best practices for the customer's team
What the listing asks for
- Doctorate in bioinformatics, genomics, computational biology or a close field, or equivalent experience
- English at C1 level or higher, written and spoken
- Hands-on analysis of NGS, RNA-seq or variant data
- Python and/or R plus tools such as BLAST, samtools, GATK or Bioconductor
- Workflow building with Nextflow or Snakemake in Linux and command-line settings
Suits professionals who hold a bioinformatics doctorate or comparable research experience and are comfortable building reproducible pipelines in Linux.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Job Title: Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (Worldwide)
Job Summary: 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, evaluate, and critique bioinformatics and computational biology workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
- Provide expert-level insights on genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data analysis pipelines.
- Assess and optimize pipeline parameters, tool configurations, and statistical methods for accuracy and reproducibility.
- Analyze biological datasets (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, variant calling, protein structure) and provide actionable recommendations.
- Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of biology-related AI models and tools.
- Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators.
- Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
- Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
- Hands-on experience analyzing biological data (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, variant analysis).
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific analysis, plus experience with standard bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, Biopython).
- Experience building reproducible workflows with tools such as Nextflow or Snakemake, and comfort working in Linux/command-line environments.
- Strong statistical, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts.
- Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex biological domains.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology workflows or benchmarking.
- Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source bioinformatics software.
- Background in single-cell analysis, structural biology, proteomics, or drug discovery.
- prediction/retrosynthesis.
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Pay and terms
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People also ask
What do you do as a Bioinformatics Scientist?
In micro1's PhD-level Computational Biology & Bioinformatics role, you critique and design workflows that benchmark AI models. That means reviewing genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic analysis pipelines, tuning parameters and statistical methods for accuracy and reproducibility, analyzing datasets such as RNA-seq and variant calling, and documenting findings and best practices so the customer's team can reuse them. The role is remote and open worldwide.
Is bioinformatics highly paid?
This site does not publish market salary data for bioinformatics, so it makes no general claim. The micro1 listing for this Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) role states no pay rate. Rates on micro1 listings describe a project, not earnings or hours, and project work is not guaranteed.
Is bioinformatics in high demand?
Market demand for bioinformatics is outside what this page can measure. What it can say is that micro1 listed this Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) role on its public job list when we read it on October 23, 2026, and that listings open and close without notice. See micro1 jobs for other roles.
How much does the Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, worldwide. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
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- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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