Advanced Biology Research Expert
Mercor is seeking PhD-level biology experts and senior biological sciences researchers for a premier project with one of the world’s top AI labs.
In this role, you will contribute your biological expertise to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Specifically, you will help create high-quality data that will inform the future of AI innovation by designing and evaluating challenging biology problems grounded in advanced scientific reasoning.
You’re a good fit if you:
- Hold a PhD in biological sciences (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, biochemistry) from a top 25 global university.
- Are an experienced researcher, academic leader, or director-level scientist with extensive scholarly output.
- Have a proven track record of complex scientific reasoning (e.g., authoring peer-reviewed research, leading grant-funded projects, designing experimental protocols).
- Are currently engaged in advanced biological research or scientific leadership at a top institution.
- Have strong writing and communication skills, particularly in producing rigorous, structured scientific evaluations.
- Have experience designing rubrics or training materials for AI or data-driven projects (preferred but not required).
Here are more details about the role:
- You will interface directly with prominent AI researchers from the lab.
- The engagement is ongoing, starting immediately with rolling applications.
- The project involves 10–20 hours of work per week with the potential to expand up to 40 hours per week.
- The work is fully remote, offering flexibility with your schedule.
Ideal candidates include:
- Tenured or tenure-track biology professors at top research universities.
- Senior researchers or directors at major scientific institutions or laboratories.
- Scientists with extensive authorship in high-impact journals (e.g., Nature, Science, Cell).
- Former or current AI/ML collaborators in biology-related model training or evaluation projects.
With respect to pay and legal status:
- You will be legally classified as an hourly independent contractor for Mercor.
- Payments will be processed weekly via Stripe Connect.
Screening Process:
- You will need to complete a short interview and form, which will take a total of 20–30 minutes to fully apply.
- Currently, we are only accepting applicants from the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
About Mercor
- Mercor specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs and is based in San Francisco, CA. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
- Apply today and leverage your biological expertise to advance cutting-edge AI models!
- We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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