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STEM-Coding Expert (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Bio) at Mercor
posted 9 months agoSTEM-Coding Expert | $70–120/hr | Remote Worldwide
Mercor is seeking experienced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics professionals to support high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Apply your scientific expertise to improve AI systems through code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of intelligent systems while working flexibly on cutting-edge projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Scientific Research Translation: Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Biology that introduce novel, code-implementable methods
- Complex Problem Decomposition: Break down high-level scientific problems into logical, independently testable subproblems
- Golden Solution Authoring: Develop "Gold Standard" Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy
- Quality Control and Review: Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty
Ideal Qualifications
- Degree: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in a STEM field (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related Computational Sciences)
- Expert Python Proficiency: Strong experience in scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, or domain-specific packages like RDKit or OpenMM)
- Technical Writing: Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience
- Version Control: Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows
- Unit Testing Experience: Familiarity with testing frameworks (like pytest) and the ability to write robust validation scripts for mathematical/scientific code
Project Timeline
- Start Date: Immediate
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 80 hours/week)
Application & Onboarding Process
- Upload your resume
- AI interview: 3 short, 15-minute conversational sessions to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
- Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details
Apply today and leverage your scientific expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!
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.