[Hiring] STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) @24-MAG

Role Description

We are sharing a specialised remote consulting opportunity for experienced Biology, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Experts with advanced expertise in biological data analysis, scientific programming, genomics, molecular biology, and quantitative research to contribute their knowledge to AI training and benchmarking initiatives. Selected professionals will design, review, and evaluate complex biological research problems, computational workflows, and scientific reasoning tasks. The work combines advanced domain expertise with genomic and transcriptomic analysis, proteomics, statistical modelling, bioinformatics software, and reproducible computational research to improve the scientific accuracy and analytical capabilities of advanced AI systems.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a closely related STEM discipline, or equivalent industry or research experience
• Deep expertise in at least one relevant biological or computational research specialisation
• Demonstrated hands-on experience analysing real biological datasets and developing scientifically rigorous interpretations
• Strong understanding of biological research methodologies, molecular processes, and quantitative scientific analysis
• Expertise in genomics, next-generation sequencing, transcriptomics, single-cell analysis, or related molecular data applications
• Alternatively, advanced experience in proteomics, structural biology, molecular and cell biology, or systems biology
• Experience in biological network analysis, drug discovery, computational pharmacology, or biostatistics is also relevant

Requirements

• Practical proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific programming, biological data analysis, and computational research
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools such as BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, Biopython, or comparable specialised software
• Strong statistical, quantitative, and analytical reasoning capabilities
• Experience evaluating scientific software configurations, pipeline parameters, and computational results
• Ability to assess complex biological datasets, identify methodological inconsistencies, and recommend technically justified improvements
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency at C1 level or higher
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain advanced scientific concepts clearly
• Demonstrated track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex biological or computational research domains
• Experience developing reproducible computational workflows using Nextflow, Snakemake, or comparable workflow management tools is preferred
• Familiarity with Linux, command-line environments, and automated bioinformatics pipelines is advantageous
• Experience with AI/ML-assisted biological research, scientific benchmarking, or AI model evaluation is beneficial
• Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source bioinformatics software are advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, reproducible, and well-documented scientific work

Benefits

• Freelance / contract engagement
• Fully remote — open worldwide
• Compensation: $45–$90/hour
• 50 available openings
• Specialised scientific consulting role spanning biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, scientific programming, and AI evaluation

Company Description

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by 24-MAG LLC for recruitment and opportunity matching in accordance with our Privacy Policy: https://www.24-mag.com/privacy-policy