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Biology Expert (PhD) at Mercor
posted 10 months agoBiology PhD Expert | $80–90/hr | Remote (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand)
Mercor is seeking Biology PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. Contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models by crafting high-quality, challenging problems in your domain with real-world applicability.
Ideal Qualifications:
- PhD in Biology from a top US university
- High attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent proficiency in English
- Citizen and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia
Key Responsibilities:
- Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain
- Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability
- Fully remote and asynchronous work environment
Timeline:
- The project entails 16 hours of work over Friday 12/12 to Sunday 12/14
- You must be available to work all 3 days to be considered for this project—no exceptions
Interview Process:
- Complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess your domain expertise
- Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including screening and onboarding videos if hired
Compensation and Legal Details:
- Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor
- Paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect
About Mercor:
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.