[Hiring] PhD Biologist (Life Sciences), AI Expert @Weekday AI

Role Description

We are seeking highly experienced PhD Biologists and Life Sciences Researchers to contribute their scientific expertise to the development, evaluation, and advancement of next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.

• Collaborate with leading AI research teams to improve how advanced AI models understand, analyze, and reason about complex biological concepts and real-world life sciences research.
• Leverage specialized domain knowledge and research experience to:
  • Evaluate scientific reasoning tasks.
  • Assess AI-generated outputs.
  • Develop rigorous problem specifications.
  • Create reference solutions.
  • Design advanced benchmarks to measure model performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert Evaluation: Review life sciences-related tasks and AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, logical consistency, and research-level rigor.
• Identify unsupported causal claims, flawed experimental designs, incorrect biological mechanisms, unjustified assumptions, and scientific inaccuracies in AI-generated responses.
• Problem Design: Develop precise, challenging, research-level problem statements that reflect real-world biological and life sciences research challenges.
• Reference Solutions: Create detailed and scientifically rigorous reference solutions that establish clear standards for accurate biological reasoning and research interpretation.
• Benchmark Development: Design advanced scientific problems, evaluation datasets, and benchmarks within your area of specialization to assess and improve AI model capabilities.
• Scientific Assessment: Evaluate AI-generated explanations, hypotheses, experimental approaches, and biological interpretations to distinguish scientifically valid reasoning from plausible but incorrect conclusions.
• Research Collaboration: Work with AI researchers and subject matter experts across related scientific disciplines to establish evaluation methodologies and improve model performance.
• Feedback & Calibration: Translate specialized scientific knowledge and expert judgment into structured feedback, evaluation criteria, and measurable quality standards.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Neuroscience, or a closely related Life Sciences discipline.
• Senior-level academic or research experience, such as:
  • Faculty appointment at a recognized university.
  • Principal Investigator (PI).
  • Staff Scientist or Senior Scientist.
  • Equivalent senior research position at a university, academic medical center, national laboratory, or established research organization.
• Deep specialization in at least one of the following domains:
  • Molecular and Cell Biology.
  • Biochemistry and Structural Biology.
  • Immunology.
  • Genetics and Genomics.
  • Neuroscience.
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
  • Cellular and Molecular Genetics.
  • Biomedical and Translational Research.
• Strong peer-reviewed research publication record.
• Recognition through competitive research fellowships, academic awards, grants, or other notable scientific achievements is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI tools in scientific, academic, or research workflows.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, with the ability to identify scientific inaccuracies and evaluate complex biological reasoning.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to provide precise, structured, and technically sound feedback.
• Must be currently based in the United States.

Requirements

• Engagement will be on an independent contractor basis.
• The position is fully remote and offers flexibility to complete assignments according to your own schedule and project requirements.
• Project timelines may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on business requirements and individual performance.
• The engagement will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any current or former employer, client, university, academic medical center, or research institution.
• Payments will be processed weekly through Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• H-1B and STEM OPT visa holders cannot be accommodated for this opportunity.