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Research Scientist I - Entry Level
Research Scientist I - Entry LevelMercor • WorkFromHome, Waikato, New Zealand
Research Scientist I - Entry Level

Research Scientist I - Entry Level

Mercor • WorkFromHome, Waikato, New Zealand
6 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

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check :
  • For any help or support, reach out to :
  • 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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