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STEM Expert - Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) at micro1
Biology and bioinformatics PhDs critique computational biology workflows and analysis pipelines, check parameters and statistical methods, and review results from sequencing, RNA-seq, single-cell, variant and protein structure data. Their findings support AI benchmarking efforts and are documented for the customer's team. Applicants may come from several biology subfields.
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What you would do
- Design, evaluate and critique biology and bioinformatics workflows for AI benchmarking
- Assess pipeline parameters, tool settings and statistical methods for reproducibility
- Analyze datasets such as NGS, RNA-seq, single-cell and protein structure
- Document findings and best practices for the customer's team
What the listing asks for
- Doctorate in biology, bioinformatics, genomics, computational biology or a close STEM field, or equivalent experience
- Written and spoken English at C1 or higher
- Python and/or R, plus subfield tools such as BLAST, samtools, GATK or Bioconductor
- Hands-on experience analyzing real biological data in at least one listed area
- Preferred: Nextflow or Snakemake workflows, Linux, publications or open-source contributions
Suits professionals who hold a biology or bioinformatics doctorate, or equivalent research experience, and are comfortable with Python or R analysis.
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: STEM Expert - Biology & Bioinformatics (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 biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
- Provide expert-level insights on genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other biological 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, single-cell, 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.
Areas of Expertise (we welcome applicants from any of the following)
- Genomics & NGS analysis
- Transcriptomics & single-cell analysis
- Proteomics & structural biology
- Molecular & cell biology
- Systems biology & biological network analysis
- Drug discovery & computational pharmacology
- Biostatistics & machine learning applied to biology
Required Skills and Qualifications
- PhD in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related STEM field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
- Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
- Deep expertise in at least one of the areas listed above, with hands-on experience analyzing real biological data.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific analysis, plus experience with standard tools in your subfield (e.g., BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, Biopython).
- 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 building reproducible workflows (Nextflow, Snakemake) and working in Linux/command-line environments.
- Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology workflows or benchmarking.
- Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source bioinformatics software.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
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Before you apply
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People also ask
What do you do as a Bioinformatics Scientist?
In this micro1 role, a PhD-level biology or bioinformatics expert critiques computational biology workflows and analysis pipelines, checks parameters and statistical methods, and reviews results from sequencing, RNA-seq, single-cell, variant and protein structure data. The findings support AI benchmarking and are documented for the customer's team. The listing asks for Python and/or R proficiency and is remote contract work open worldwide.
Is bioinformatics highly paid?
This site does not publish market salary data for bioinformatics, so it cannot say whether the field is highly paid. The micro1 listing for this STEM Expert - Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) role is a remote, worldwide contractor listing with no pay rate stated. Rates micro1 lists are for the project, not earnings or hours.
Is bioinformatics in high demand?
This page cannot measure market demand for bioinformatics. What it can say is that micro1 listed this remote role on its public job list when we read it on October 23, 2026. Listings open and close without notice, and the listing asks for a PhD in a related field or equivalent industry or research experience.
How much does the STEM Expert - Biology & Bioinformatics (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 STEM Expert - Biology & Bioinformatics (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 STEM Expert - Biology & Bioinformatics (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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