Biology Expert

Mercor; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research talent connector is seeking Biology PhDs for a premier project involving cutting-edge AI labs. In this fully remote role, you will leverage your expertise to craft high-quality problems relevant to large language models. Ideal candidates must possess a PhD in Biology, exceptional communication skills, and attention to detail. You will collaborate with experts on challenging real-world problems, with 16 hours of work scheduled from Friday to Sunday. Compensation is hourly and paid weekly through Stripe Connect.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology is required from a top US university.
• Previous experience in relevant projects is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• High attention to detail is necessary.
• Must be proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Work asynchronously with a team of experts.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems.
• The work is fully remote and asynchronous.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD in Biology from a top US university

Job description

Mercor is seeking Biology PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs.

In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. Specifically, you will craft high-quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Have a PhD in Biology from a top US university.

• Previous experience in both

• Have high attention to detail.

• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Have excellent proficiency in English.

• Are a citizen of U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

• Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.

• You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real world applicability.

• The work is fully remote and asynchronous.

Timeline

• The project will entail 16 hours of work over Friday 12/12 to Sunday 12/14.

• You must be available to work all 3 days to be considered for this project. No exceptions will be made.

Interview Process

• You will complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess your domain expertise.

• You will be paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including the screening process and a few onboarding videos if you are hired.

Compensation and Legal Details

• You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.

• You will be paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

About Mercor

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.