[Hiring] Bioinformatics & Single-Cell Genomics Consultant @24-MAG

Role Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for bioinformatics and single-cell genomics professionals experienced in:

• scanpy
• scvelo
• squidpy
• gudhi
• single-cell RNA-seq analysis
• trajectory inference
• spatial transcriptomics
• topological data analysis
• Python scientific computing
• benchmark evaluation workflows

This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on:

• Bioinformatics problem design
• Scientific software evaluation
• Single-cell analysis workflow development
• Python-based validation
• High-quality project execution

Selected professionals will:

• Design challenging research-grade computational problems
• Create precise expected outputs
• Develop validation logic
• Refine task difficulty based on structured calibration feedback

Qualifications

• Graduate-level expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, single-cell genomics, genomics, systems biology, biomedical data science, or a closely related STEM field
• MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience in a relevant domain
• Hands-on experience using scanpy, scvelo, squidpy, gudhi, or other specialized bioinformatics tools in real research workflows
• Strong Python programming skills for scientific computing, validation logic, and task setup
• Experience writing code that calls scientific software libraries to solve actual research problems
• Ability to understand software edge cases, pipeline limitations, and what makes a problem genuinely difficult
• Comfort working independently and iterating on problem designs based on feedback
• Ability to work in Linux, terminal-based environments, or remote compute sandboxes

Requirements

• MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, single-cell biology, biomedical data science, systems biology, molecular biology, statistics, or a related technical field is preferred
• Research publications, open-source contributions, professional scientific software work, or applied computational biology experience are highly relevant
• Experience designing or validating single-cell analysis pipelines may be especially valuable

Benefits

• Apply bioinformatics and single-cell genomics expertise to structured remote scientific problem design work
• Contribute to high-quality benchmark tasks involving scanpy, scvelo, squidpy, gudhi, Python workflows, and single-cell analysis
• Work on flexible assignments aligned with your computational biology background and scientific software experience
• Use your ability to design rigorous, strategic, research-grade computational problems
• Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation

Contract Details

• Independent contractor role
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Eligible professionals may be based in approved project locations depending on project needs
• Expected commitment of approximately 15–20 hours per week depending on project availability
• Competitive rates between $60–$90 per hour depending on expertise and project scope
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
• Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution

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