Job Title: Computational Biology Expert (PhD) Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote 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.
Biology & Biophysics Research Collaborator (Part-time)
United States
$80 – $110/hr
July 10, 2026
Job description
Role Overview
A leading AI laboratory is recruiting accomplished biology and biophysics researchers to help advance the next generation of AI systems for scientific reasoning.
This opportunity is designed for researchers working at the frontier of biology and biophysics. Contributors will help train and evaluate AI models capable of reasoning across disciplines including molecular biology, structural biology, genomics, neuroscience, immunology, and related life sciences at the level of an active researcher.
This position is offered through Cincinnatus LLC and places successful candidates within a leading AI laboratory as part of its extended workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Review Scientific Research
- Review biology and biophysics research papers for:
- Scientific rigor
- Novelty
- Validity
- Technical accuracy
Create Advanced Research Tasks
- Author and review challenging biology and biophysics problems for training and evaluating frontier AI models.
Evaluate AI Scientific Reasoning
Assess AI-generated outputs involving:
- Mechanism prediction
- Experimental design
- Literature interpretation
- Scientific reasoning
Identify Model Failures
Detect subtle scientific mistakes that experienced researchers would identify, including:
- Unsupported conclusions
- Flawed biological reasoning
- Experimental design errors
- Incorrect interpretations of scientific literature
Collaborate with Experts
- Work closely with senior researchers and AI scientists.
- Help improve scientific datasets and evaluation standards for frontier AI systems.
Ideal Qualifications
Applicants should meet several of the following qualifications:
Research Excellence
- First-author or co-first-author publications in leading journals, including:
- Nature
- Science
- Cell
- PNAS
- eLife
- NEJM
- Nature Methods
- Nature Medicine
- Nature Biotechnology
- Nature Communications
Academic Background
- Doctorate or postdoctoral training from a top-20 global institution in:
- Biology
- Biophysics
- Life Sciences
- Related STEM discipline
Awards & Fellowships
Examples include:
- HHMI Fellowships
- NIH F31, F32, or K99
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
- NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Damon Runyon Fellowship
- Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship
- Jane Coffin Childs Fellowship
- Searle Scholars Award
- Pew Fellowship
- Sloan Fellowship
- Packard Fellowship
- Simons Fellowship
- Fulbright Scholarship
Research Impact
One or more of:
- Issued patents
- Spin-out company
- Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research grants
Current Research Activity
Current or recent experience as:
- PhD Candidate
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Faculty Member
- Instructor
- Principal Scientist
- Industry Researcher
Outstanding senior PhD students and recent graduates with strong publication records are also encouraged to apply.
Work Arrangement
- Part-time
- Up to 20 hours per week
- Compensation based on research experience and credentials
Compensation
- $80–$110 per hour
Employment Details
- W-2 contingent role
- Fully remote within the United States
- Employer of Record: Cincinnatus LLC
About Cincinnatus LLC
Cincinnatus LLC partners with leading technology companies to recruit highly skilled professionals for contingent and contract opportunities.
Successful candidates are employed by Cincinnatus LLC while working directly with client teams on high-impact AI research initiatives.
Employment, payroll, onboarding, and compliance are managed by Cincinnatus LLC.
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