Biology Expert (PhD) - AI Trainer

About the role

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

We are seeking experienced Biology professionals to contribute to an exciting collaboration with a leading AI research lab. In this role, you will help develop and evaluate advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across life sciences, biomedical research, and related domains.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate Biology-related outputs produced by AI systems for accuracy, quality, and scientific relevance

Design challenging Biology problems to stress-test AI reasoning and analytical capabilities

Support data generation and evaluation processes to improve next-generation large language models

Ideal Qualifications

PhD in Biology or a closely related field from a top-tier university

Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe (preferred)

2+ years of academic (research, publications, teaching) or professional experience

Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills

High proficiency in English

Project Timeline

Start Date: August (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week (with potential extension up to 40 hours/week)

Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous with flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

Competitive hourly rate: $65–85 USD/hr

Performance-based weekly bonus incentives: $20–100/hr in addition to base pay

Independent contractor position

Weekly payments via Stripe Connect

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United States

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