Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) - Remote

YO AI Labs

At a glance

Work style

Fully remote

Job type

Contractor

Open to

United States

Education

PhD

Posted

November 7, 2026

Apply before

January 6, 2027

Skills mentioned

Python

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About the role

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)

Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote – Worldwide

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced computational biology and bioinformatics experts to support an AI training project focused on biological data analysis, scientific workflows, and model evaluation. Candidates will contribute domain expertise to improve AI accuracy and scientific reasoning.

Required Skills

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Genomics, Transcriptomics, and Proteomics

Python and/or R Programming

NGS, RNA-seq, and Variant Analysis

BLAST, GATK, Samtools, and Biopython

Nextflow, Snakemake, and Linux

Statistical Analysis and Scientific Problem-Solving

Technical Documentation and Communication

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate bioinformatics workflows.

Analyze genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets.

Optimize pipeline configurations and statistical methods.

Support AI model benchmarking and validation.

Develop reproducible scientific workflows.

Document findings and communicate technical insights.

Qualifications

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.

Hands-on experience with biological data analysis.

Strong Python/R programming and statistical reasoning skills.

Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology, structural biology, or drug discovery is preferred.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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