AI training contract
Life Sciences Research Expert (Python)
Science & Research · Advertised USD 60-120 an hour. · 100 openings
Life Sciences Research Expert (Python) is contract work for micro1, reviewing and correcting what AI models produce in science & research. The output of the job is expert judgement written down: a model gives an answer, someone who knows the subject decides whether it is right and explains why.
What it requires. This role is gated on phd or academic credential, medical licence. Applications without it are not considered, and the requirement is stated here because the original advert usually carries it well below the rate.
What it pays. micro1 advertises USD 60 to USD 120 an hour. It also states that pay is output based, paid per task that meets the project specifications, so the hourly figure is an advertised equivalent and not a guaranteed wage.
Where. The listing says this role is global and fully remote. micro1 says it hires talent from around the world, except people who reside in Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Macao, Myanmar, North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, Yemen, and Ethiopia. That rule comes from micro1's own FAQ at www.micro1.ai/experts, read on 2026-10-05. Requirements can still differ by role, so check the application page on micro1 before you apply.
micro1 lists 100 openings on this role.
Skills named: Python, Biology, Medicine, Materials, Neuroscience, Astronomy.
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Full listing, as published by micro1
Role Title: Life Sciences Research Expert (Python) Pay: $60–$120/hour Location: Global, fully remote Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours per week) Schedule: Flexible—you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired micro1 is seeking experienced life sciences researchers with strong, hands-on Python skills to contribute to projects focused on evaluating and improving advanced AI systems. In this role, you will apply your scientific expertise to create, solve, and review challenging research problems within biology and related fields. You will use Python to analyze scientific data, develop reproducible solutions, validate computational results, and identify errors in technical reasoning or code. Areas of Expertise We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following: Medicine and biomedical science Computational biology Neuroscience Molecular and cellular biology Biotechnology and bioinformatics Genetics and genomics Ecology and evolutionary biology Biostatistics or biological data science Etc. Scope of Work Create and solve technically rigorous scientific problems within your area of expertise. Develop reproducible Python-based analyses, models, simulations, or data-processing workflows. Review scientific solutions and code for correctness, clarity, and completeness. Preferred Qualifications PhD, MD, or master’s degree with substantial research experience in a relevant life sciences discipline. Strong scientific or applied research background demonstrated through publications, thesis work, computational projects, industry research, or equivalent accomplishments. Practical Python experience for scientific computing, data analysis, modeling, or simulation. Familiarity with tools such as NumPy, pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, Jupyter, or relevant domain-specific libraries. Process Apply to the role and complete the screening questions. Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes. Complete the hiring manager review. Compensation Structure Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete each task may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply.. Start Timeline & Availability We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-10-22 against micro1's own public postings.