Biology Scientific Coding Evaluator

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About this role
OpenTrain is recruiting a biology-focused scientific coding evaluator to help build a benchmark for scientific computing. You will create original, executable research problems that test the capabilities of frontier AI models, drawing on expertise in ecology, biochemistry, and genetics.

What you will do
You will source suitable material from published papers, Kaggle datasets, open-source repositories, or scenarios you design. You will turn scientific source material into clear prompts for executable research tasks, define grading criteria for correct answers, and calibrate tasks against frontier models to identify problems that remain genuinely challenging. You will use Git or GitHub pull requests, automated quality checks, and Docker-based environments to run and validate code.

Required skills
You should have a PhD in biology, biological sciences, biochemistry, genetics, ecology, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated depth in at least two of ecology, biochemistry, and genetics. Working proficiency in Python, R, or another relevant scientific programming language is required. You should be comfortable with Git or GitHub, pull-request workflows, Docker, and automated code quality checks. You must be able to translate research concepts into executable problems and defensible grading criteria.

Helpful background
Peer-reviewed scientific publications and experience with scientific software development or research engineering are valuable.

Engagement and pay
This is a remote freelance engagement lasting six weeks. The role is described as part-time with a commitment of at least 20 hours per week, with a listed default commitment of 40 hours per week. The rate is $70 per hour.

Why work with OpenTrain
OpenTrain gives freelancers one place to manage AI training opportunities instead of rebuilding proof of work on every platform. A stronger OpenTrain profile helps you show credible experience, discover roles that match your skills, and turn AI training and data-labeling work into a long-term portfolio.