Computational Biology – AI Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Sri Lanka, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Design intricate scientific workflows within computational life sciences that involve multiple analytical and computational phases.

• Create realistic scientific datasets, input files, instructions, constraints, and anticipated deliverables.

• Formulate tasks that require AI agents to analyze data, choose suitable methods, perform analyses, and troubleshoot intermediate findings.

• Implement reproducible expert solutions and objectively verifiable ground truths.

• Establish robust automated or semi-automated grading criteria for scientific tasks.

• Validate scientific assumptions, calculations, code, intermediate outputs, and final results.

• Ensure that task dependencies, data, and computational resources can be reliably packaged in controlled environments.

• Develop workflows utilizing Python, command-line tools, scientific libraries, and other relevant domain-specific software.

• Guarantee that tasks evaluate scientific reasoning and execution rather than mere memorization.

• Maintain high-quality task outputs and throughput while integrating reviewer feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• A PhD, postdoctoral experience, or equivalent research experience in Life Sciences or a closely related discipline.

• Proficient Python programming skills with proven experience in scientific computing.

• Experience in performing multi-step computational scientific analyses.

• Familiarity with scientific datasets and computational tools.

• Capability to independently validate scientific reasoning, calculations, and computational outputs.

• Experience in developing reproducible computational workflows and verifying expected outcomes.

• Knowledge of scientific libraries, command-line tools, or domain-specific life sciences software.

• Background in scientific research involving computational methods, data analysis, or scientific programming.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work environment with options for remote work.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.