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PhD Research Scientist – Biology
PhD Research Scientist – BiologyMercor • WorkFromHome, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
PhD Research Scientist – Biology

PhD Research Scientist – Biology

Mercor • WorkFromHome, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
6 days ago
Job description

1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position Details

Position : Biology PhD

Type : Contract

Compensation : $90–$110 per 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

  • 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, UK, 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 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume.
  • AI interview based on your resume.
  • Submit form.
  • Resources & Support

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  • For any help or support, reach out to
  • PS : Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

    Seniority level

    Not Applicable

    Employment type

    Part-time

    Job function

    Research

    Industries

    Software Development

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