Applied Biology Benchmark Specialist | $60-$75/hr Remote
Overview
One sentence on its own. We’re looking for seasoned biologists to craft and review high quality academic assessment content for an AI research project. You’ll develop and verify rigorous biology multiple-choice items, assess solution quality, and help set gold-standard benchmarks that push AI capabilities forward. The role spans authoring original questions and validating existing ones across several biology domains using a remote, asynchronous setup and competitive hourly pay.
What You'll Do5
- 1Create original, challenging MC questions that probe deep biology concepts and assign a clear difficulty level
- 2Ensure each item is self-contained, precise, and free of ambiguity so solvers can rely on the prompt
- 3Evaluate and rate questions as Medium, Hard, or Expert, and provide one correct option plus nine plausible distractors
- 4Draft step-by-step solution paths with concise intermediate reasoning in markdown format
- 5Provide 1–5 scholarly references per question from reputable sources and justify edits for verification tasks
Requirements5
- 1PhD or doctoral candidacy in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or related fields
- 2Master's degree may be considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a subdomain
- 3Strong grasp of graduate-level biology concepts, experimental design, and data interpretation
- 4Proven experience with research publications or hands-on laboratory work in the biosciences
- 5Excellent written English and ability to convey complex ideas clearly
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are subject-matter experts who combine depth in biology with a knack for clear, precise writing. You should enjoy crafting rigorous assessment content, have a track record of scientific rigor, and work well in a remote, asynchronous setup.
Salary Insight
Hourly compensation ranges from $60 to $75. This is an hourly, remote engagement.
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Application Tip
Prepare a concise portfolio snippet showing a sample question with a difficulty rating and a brief justification to demonstrate your writing and evaluative skills.
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