micro1 · STEM & research
Life Sciences Research Expert (Python)
Listed on micro1 as “Life Sciences Research Expert (Python)”
What this actually is
You design problems that stump current AI models, evaluate AI reasoning against the correct answer, write rubrics, and provide expert feedback. Often the highest-paid category because the expertise pool is small. The platform title (Life Sciences Research Expert (Python)) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.
Can you do this on your visa?
F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.
Korean tax on USD income
First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.
Original posting from 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.
Quoted from micro1’s public listing on 2026-10-26.We don’t edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.
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Recruits experts and generalists for AI training projects and lists each role with an hourly range on its own job board. You apply per role, then do a role-specific interview with micro1's AI recruiter.
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A real US company that pays experts in USD through Deel twice a month. The hard part is getting from the Zara AI interview to paid work. Pay, who can join, and how Korean visa and tax rules apply.
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