About the role
Opportunity Overview
Handshake is looking for PhD-level biologists to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job. You’ll draw on your research training and hands-on experience in the life sciences, such as virology, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, immunology, epidemiology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, or toxicology, to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing biologist.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your research, studies, or current role.
What You’ll Do
Use your domain expertise to create expert-level biology problems and scenarios grounded in real research and laboratory work Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, rigor, and alignment with current research practice Provide clear, structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance Work remotely and complete tasks at your own pace, with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement
Qualifications
Degree: Completed PhD, or currently enrolled as a PhD candidate in a relevant field (candidates later in their program preferred) Subfield depth: Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Virology, microbiology, or immunology Molecular biology or cell biology Epidemiology Bioinformatics or biotechnology Toxicology
Additional qualifications (not required, but strengthen your application)
Peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or other research output Experience across multiple subfields or techniques, such as sequencing, CRISPR, flow cytometry, microscopy, structural biology, or computational and statistical analysis in R or Python
Required for all applicants
Must be based in the United States Strong written communication and attention to detail Ability to explain complex biology concepts clearly Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment