Phylogenetics Expert at Turing

Phylogenetics Expert | Contractor | Worldwide Remote

Turing is seeking experienced Phylogenetics professionals to review and evaluate AI training problems and research environments developed for a leading frontier AI lab. This is a flexible, fully remote contractor role ideal for domain experts looking to contribute to cutting-edge AI research.

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, Turing is the world's leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing helps accelerate frontier research through high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and top-tier subject matter experts across coding, reasoning, STEM, and more.

Role Overview

• Review AI training problems and research environments designed for a frontier AI lab
• Assess whether problems are scientifically realistic, well-designed, and correctly graded — evaluation focus, not problem-solving
• Each task typically takes 30–90 minutes to complete

Requirements

• Master's or PhD OR 4+ years of professional experience in Phylogenetics
• Ability to start immediately
• Strong ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations
• Excellent written communication and collaboration skills in a remote environment
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Desktop or laptop with a reliable internet connection

Why Work With Turing?

• Fully remote, flexible work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs

Engagement Type: Contractor/Freelancer assignment (no medical benefits or paid leave included)