PhD Translational Medicine & Microbiome Research Advisor — Scientific & Engineering AI (Remote AI Evaluation Contract)

Join Jobtacular as a remote PhD Translational Medicine & Microbiome Research Advisor — Scientific & Engineering AI (Remote AI Evaluation Contract) ($45 - $90/hour). We partner with leading AI research laboratories across major English-speaking markets to evaluate complex responses, design realistic domain scenarios, and calibrate next-generation foundation models using deep professional expertise in computational chemistry, molecular simulations, python, gaussian.

What You Will Do

• Audit, critique, and score AI model outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth of reasoning, catching subtle errors non-specialists would miss.
• Construct comprehensive grading rubrics and gold-standard solutions anchored in primary literature and established methodology..
• Apply domain expertise across areas such as 16S and shotgun metagenomics, virome/host-microbiome analysis, biomarker discovery, clinical genomics, and omics-driven precision medicine.
• Supply detailed, transparent written explanations of your reasoning so other experts can follow and validate it.
• Maintain high calibration standards through collaborative peer review and iterative rubric refinement.
• PhD in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Epidemiology, or a closely related field.
• Practical laboratory or applied research background in an academic or industry lab (wetlab experience is a plus).

Who We Are Looking For

• Clinical/translational: TCGA, UK Biobank, biomarker discovery, survival analysis, EHR + omics integration, oncology/immunology genomics.
• Statistics and ML for high-dimensional biological data.
• Programming: Python and/or R (required in practice), Bash, workflow tools.
• Experience reviewing, benchmarking, or writing scientific content.
• Compensation Band: $45 - $90/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 50 open positions

Compensation & Remote Structure

• Compensation Rate: $45 - $90/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: computational chemistry, molecular simulations, python, gaussian, gromacs, lammps, amber, orca, psi4, cheminformatics
• Hiring Agency: Jobtacular

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