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Biology Expert (PhD) at Mercor
posted 7 months agoBiology Expert (PhD) | $80–90/hr | Remote (US Only)
Mercor is partnering with one of the world's leading AI labs to recruit Biology PhDs for a high-impact, short-term consulting project. You will apply your subject matter expertise to help shape the future of frontier large language models by crafting rigorous, real-world problems in your domain.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified domain experts.
- Craft, solve, and review challenging, real-world biology problems to inform AI model development.
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI innovation through your specialized knowledge.
Ideal Qualifications
- PhD in Biology from a top US university.
- Experience in both wet-lab techniques and bioinformatics.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent English proficiency.
- Must be a US citizen currently based in the United States.
Project Timeline
- Approximately 15–20 hours of work over a 3–5 day period in mid-March.
- Exact dates will be confirmed closer to the start date.
Interview Process
- Complete a short interview and domain expertise questionnaire.
- Paid up to 1 hour for onboarding, including the screening process and onboarding videos.
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.