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AI Bioinformatics Scientist PhD $90/hr
AI Bioinformatics Scientist PhD $90/hrMercor • WorkFromHome, West Coast, New Zealand
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AI Bioinformatics Scientist PhD $90 / hr

AI Bioinformatics Scientist PhD $90 / hr

Mercor • WorkFromHome, West Coast, New Zealand
6 days ago
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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 mins interview.
  • Decisions made within four days following assessment completion.
  • Compensation & Legal

  • Hourly contractor classification.
  • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
  • Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form
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    Seniority level

    Not Applicable

    Employment type

    Part-time

    Job function

    Science

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