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PhD Bioinformatics AI Researcher $90 / hr

PhD Bioinformatics AI Researcher $90 / hr

MercorNew Zealand
10 hours ago
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Base pay range

$60.00 / hr - $90.00 / 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 : Bioinformatics Researcher

Type : Contract

Compensation : $60–$90 / hour

Location : Remote

Duration : 1–2 months

Commitment : 10–20 hours / week

Role Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI model capabilities in bioinformatics to design and execute complex workflows.
  • Develop benchmarks using real-world, published scientific data to test model performance.
  • Collaborate with AI labs to ensure rigorous scientific reasoning and tool proficiency.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project goals and deadlines.
  • Improve model outputs by providing structured feedback and enhancing training data quality.

Qualifications

  • Must be a current graduate student (M.S. or Ph.D.) or hold a higher degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
  • Experience using bioinformatics command line tools.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • Interview Process

  • 15 minutes interview.
  • Decisions made within four days following assessment completion.

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