STEM-Coding Expert (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Bio) at Mercor

STEM-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!