Overview
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 Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
- Commitment: 10–20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing AI systems replicating real-world workflows in life sciences.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate Biology outputs produced by AI systems for quality, accuracy, and alignment with scientific objectives.
- Create challenging problems in Biology to stress-test AI reasoning and analysis.
- Contribute to data generation and evaluation processes informing the next generation of large language models.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the accuracy and rigor of model outputs.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
- PhD in Biology or a directly related field from a top university
- 2+ years of academic (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience
- High attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe
Engagement Details
- Competitive hourly rate of $65–85 USD/hr
- Weekly bonus incentives ranging from $20–100/hr
- Independent contractor
- Weekly payment via Stripe Connect
- Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours
Application Process
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver biology-specific output
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Additional Details
- Niveau hiérarchique: Cadre
- Type d’emploi: Contrat
Fonction
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