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Biology & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer
Mindrift
Job description
About the role
We are looking for a Biology and Python specialist to design and implement computational biology challenges for a cutting‑edge AI model. The work is project‑based, remote, and paid per task, allowing you to contribute your expertise while staying flexible.
Key responsibilities
- Design computational biology problems that require a specialized tool (e.g., NEURON, Brian2, OpenSim, AMICI, MNE‑Python).
- Write a Python reference solution, provide input files and model definitions.
- Define the numerical answer and tolerance needed for the AI model to succeed.
- Test and calibrate the problem using parallel runs to achieve a target pass rate of 10‑30%.
- Iterate on problem difficulty, adjusting solver settings and stimulation protocols.
- Submit the final task for senior reviewer feedback and approval.
Required profile
- Degree in Biology or a related field.
- At least 2 years of research, applied, or teaching experience.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Fluency with, or willingness to quickly learn, at least one scriptable computational biology package (e.g., NEURON, Brian2, NEST, OpenSim, AMICI, libroadrunner, MNE‑Python, Biopython).
- Ability to design problems that genuinely need a specialized solver.
- Excellent written English (C1 level or higher).
Required skills
- Python
- NEURON
- Brian2
- NEST
- OpenSim
- AMICI
- libroadrunner
- MNE‑Python
- Biopython
What we offer
- Part‑time, non‑permanent freelance contracts.
- Competitive payment per completed task.
- Opportunity to work on frontier AI models and deepen expertise in computational biology tools.
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