Biologist

Mercor
Part time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Biology PhD

Type: Hourly contractor

Compensation: $65–$75/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Collaborate asynchronously with a team of experts in your domain.
  • Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
  • Develop high-quality content to inform the future of AI innovation.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
  • Ensure the work is fully remote and asynchronous.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Master's or PhD in Biology from a top US university.
  • Experience coding in Python, R for projects or research.
  • Field-specific experience in Ecology, Biochemistry, or Genetics.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent proficiency in English.
  • Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Start Date

  • Late December; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

  • Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
  • Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including the screening process and onboarding videos if hired.

Compensation & Legal

  • Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
  • Paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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