Biology PhDs & Life Sciences Research Specialist at Mercor

Biology PhD – AI & Life Sciences Research Specialist

Hourly Contract | Remote in US, UK, or Canada | $65-$70/hour

Mercor is hiring Biology PhDs for a high-impact project with one of the world’s top AI labs. In this contract role, you will use your advanced expertise across molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, bioinformatics, ecology, physiology, biotechnology, or biomedical research to design and review challenging problems for training next-generation AI language models. Your work will help AI systems better understand and solve real-world questions in biology and the life sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, review, and validate complex biology-focused datasets and questions for AI training and evaluation

• Ensure scientific rigor, accuracy, and relevance in fields like genomics, neuroscience, immunology, evolution, systems biology, and beyond

• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve large language models for use in science and academic research

Ideal Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology or a related discipline (genetics, molecular biology, neuroscience, ecology, etc.) from a leading university in the US, Canada, or Europe

• Undergraduate degree completed in the US, UK, Canada, or Europe

• Strong attention to detail and scientific communication skills

• Excellent English proficiency (written and spoken)

Job Details:

• Fully remote and asynchronous; flexible with your schedule

• 10-20 hours per week, with potential to expand up to 40 hours per week

• Project duration: 1-2 months minimum, with the possibility of extension

• Rolling applications; start dates available throughout August

Compensation & Legal Status:

• Hourly contractor role ($65-$70/hour, paid weekly via Stripe Connect)

• Legally classified as an independent contractor for Mercor

• Open to candidates currently based in the US, UK, or Canada

Application & Screening:

• Complete a short interview and application form (20-30 minutes total)

• Efficient onboarding and quick feedback on your application

About Mercor:

Mercor connects leading scientific and technical experts to cutting-edge AI labs. Based in San Francisco, CA, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Mercor values diversity and offers reasonable accommodations upon request.

Apply now to use your biology expertise and help shape the future of AI for life sciences and research!