About the role
Please submit your CV in English and include your English proficiency level.
About the Role
toloka-ai, through Mindrift, partners with specialists for project-based work focused on testing and improving AI systems for leading tech companies. This is a freelance, non-permanent position based remotely in Israel.
What You'll Do
- Design computational biology problems that reflect real-world research workflows.
- Create Python-based challenges using libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, and BioPython.
- Ensure problems require significant computation and cannot be solved manually in a reasonable timeframe.
- Develop tasks involving complex reasoning in bioinformatics, systems biology, and molecular modeling.
- Formulate problems inspired by genuine research questions or practical applications in biology.
- Verify solutions in Python with established computational biology libraries.
- Document problem statements clearly and provide validated answers.
What We Look For
- Degree in Biology or a closely related field.
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation. Experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or domain-specific libraries is also accepted.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in applied research or teaching.
- Expertise in biological data analysis and algorithms.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and computational methods.
- Strong written English skills at C1 level or above.
How Projects Work
Project tasks are estimated at 10–20 hours per week during active phases. Actual workload may vary depending on project needs.
Application Steps
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $35 per hour, depending on experience and pace. Rates may differ for other projects based on their requirements and complexity.

