Research Scientist I - Entry LevelMercor • WorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
Research Scientist I - Entry Level
Mercor • WorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
8 days ago
Job descriptionMaster'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. November; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Complete a short interview to assess domain expertise. Complete a short interview with a Mercor team member. Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor. Paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect. Upload resume. AI interview based on your resume. Submit form. For details about the interview process and platform information, please check : For any help or support, reach out to :
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
Start Date
Interview Process
Compensation & Legal
Application Process (Takes 20–30 min to complete)
Resources & Support
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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