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Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Alignerr
The Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert will leverage their PhD-level expertise to evaluate and enhance AI models focused...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Chemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Alignerr
The Chemistry Subject Matter Expert will evaluate and enhance AI systems focused on scientific content, specifically in...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Biology Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Alignerr
The Biology Subject Matter Expert (AI Training) role involves evaluating and enhancing AI systems focused on advanced bi...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Mechanical Engineering Expert - AI Content Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Alignerr
The Mechanical Engineering Expert — AI Content Specialist role involves collaborating with leading AI research labs to d...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Business Administration (MBA) - AI Content Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Alignerr
The role of Business Administration (MBA) - AI Content Specialist involves leveraging MBA expertise to train and evaluat...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
US & International Philanthropy Development
Posted 1 week ago by UK Antarctic Heritage Trust
The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) is seeking an experienced philanthropy and development professional to enhance f...
- Rate £35,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Remote Working Contract Roles in Cambridge
What is the contracting market like in Cambridge?
Few UK cities match the specificity of Cambridge's contracting opportunities. The life sciences, biotechnology, and deep technology ecosystem that has grown around the university and its research parks sustains work in scientific computing, bioinformatics, embedded systems, regulatory affairs, and clinical data at a scale and depth concentrated almost nowhere else. Beyond life sciences, telecommunications, chip design, and enterprise software employers broaden the range of engineering and development work available. Employers in Cambridge seek deep domain expertise and pay accordingly: rates for specialist disciplines frequently match or exceed London, though the overall volume of opportunities is smaller and concentrated in a narrower set of sectors. Contractors without a relevant scientific or deep technical background will find the market less accessible than its reputation might suggest.
What does 'remote working' mean for contractors in Cambridge?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do contractors usually earn in Cambridge when working remotely?
Contract rates in Cambridge for remote roles vary by discipline and seniority. Remote positions may sit at different points within the typical range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required. Filter by your specialism above for a more specific range.
How many remote working vacancies in Cambridge are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 35,000 contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.