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Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)
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Job Title: Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (Worldwide)
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, evaluate, and critique bioinformatics and computational biology workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
- Provide expert-level insights on genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data analysis pipelines.
- Assess and optimize pipeline parameters, tool configurations, and statistical methods for accuracy and reproducibility.
- Analyze biological datasets (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, variant calling, protein structure) and provide actionable recommendations.
- Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of biology-related AI models and tools.
- Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators.
- Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
- Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
- Hands-on experience analyzing biological data (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, variant analysis).
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific analysis, plus experience with standard bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, Biopython).
- Experience building reproducible workflows with tools such as Nextflow or Snakemake, and comfort working in Linux/command-line environments.
- Strong statistical, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts.
- Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex biological domains.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology workflows or benchmarking.
- Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source bioinformatics software.
- Background in single-cell analysis, structural biology, proteomics, or drug discovery.
- prediction/retrosynthesis.
Skills
- Python
- Computational chemistry
- Cheminformatics
- Drug discovery
- Analytical reasoning
- Ai/ml-assisted chemistry workflows
- Quantitative analysis
- Scientific software configuration
- Molecular dynamics
- Orca
- Molecular simulations
- Gaussian
- Gromacs
- Lammps
- Amber
- Psi4
- Electronic structure methods
- RDKit
- Nwchem
- Openbabel
This role at a glance
At $45–$90/hr, the Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) role comes to about $3,900–$7,800 a month for 20 hours a week, or $7,800–$15,600 a month full time — roughly $94,000–$187,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted today. Science & Research roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 60 days before closing, counted over the 31 that have closed so far.
20 hours a week
$3,900–$7,800
a month, before tax
Full time
$7,800–$15,600
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$94,000–$187,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
0 days
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How this pay compares
This role pays $45–$90/hr. Across the 14 hourly science & research roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $63 to $120 an hour, and published rates range from $40 to $400. Its top rate of $90 sits within the category's median range.
This role
$45–$90/hr
Science & Research median
$63–$120/hr · full spread $40 to $400
What these skills pay
Hourly pay across every open role on RemoteJobsOne that asks for the same skills as this one.
- Cheminformatics$45–$90/hr median
5 open roles · up to $90/hr
- Computational chemistry$45–$90/hr median
5 open roles · up to $90/hr
- Python$50–$100/hr median
19 open roles · up to $280/hr
Questions about this role
How much does the Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) role pay?
It pays $45–$90/hr, which is about $7,800–$15,600 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
The employer has not said.
What skills does the Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) role ask for?
The posting asks for Python, Computational chemistry, Cheminformatics, Drug discovery, Analytical reasoning and Ai/ml-assisted chemistry workflows. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
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