Company Introduction
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.
Role Overview
- Position: Biology PhD – Contractor, Remote
- Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potential to extend to 40 hours
- Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
- Contribute subject matter expertise to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Help create high-quality data to inform AI innovation by developing difficult problems in your domain.
Responsibilities
- Contribute expertise in Biology to a cutting-edge AI project
- Develop high-quality data sets
- Create challenging problems in your domain
- Collaborate with AI researchers to advance project goals
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
- Biology PhD from a top US, UK, Canadian, or European university
- High attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent proficiency in English
Engagement Details
- Contract Type: Hourly contractor
- Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
- Start Date: Ongoing from August with rolling applications
Application Process
- Complete a short AI interview and written form, taking 20-30 minutes in total
Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.