Research Scientist I - Entry LevelMercor • WorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand

Research Scientist I - Entry Level

Mercor • WorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand

7 days ago

Job description

Base Pay Range

$90.00 / hr - $110.00 / hr

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position : Biology PhD

Type : Contract

Compensation : $90–$110 / hour

Location : Remote

Commitment : 10–20 hours / week

Role Responsibilities

Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts in Biology.
Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
Review and curate data on various projects with AI labs.
Work independently to support researchers with additional tasks.
Ensure high‑quality outputs through detailed evaluation and feedback.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Master's or PhD in Biology from a top U.S. university.

Outstanding set of publications or professional experience.

High attention to detail.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent proficiency in English.

Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.

Start Date

November; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

Complete a short interview to assess domain expertise.

Complete a short interview with a Mercor team member.

Compensation & Legal

Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.

Paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 min to complete)

Upload resume.

AI interview based on your resume.

Submit form.

Resources & Support

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Software Development

PS : Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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