Remote Computational Genomics Scientist (PhD) - Contract

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Computational Genomics, Statistical Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) for a remote contract role. You will perform multi-step analyses in computational genomics and translational biomedicine, using R and Python to generate reproducible results.

You will collaborate with AI research specialists and senior scientists, interpret results, and document methods with clear writing. This project emphasizes rigorous data analysis and transparent workflows.

Qualifications

• PhD in computational biology or related field required.
• Deep experience analyzing biological/biomedical data, especially genomics.
• Proficiency in R and Python required.
• Strong foundation in statistics and experimental design.
• Experience with multi-step computational research workflows.
• Clear scientific writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-step analyses in computational genomics, quantitative biology, and translational biomedicine.
• Inspect datasets, conduct quality control, and run analyses in R and Python.
• Identify analytical decisions and potential confounders in ambiguous workflows.
• Use scientific software, code, and CLI tools to generate reproducible results.
• Interpret results in biological/ translational context and document assumptions.

Skills

R

Python

Statistical modeling

Experimental design

Computational workflows

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in computational biology

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Computational Genomics, Statistical Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) for a remote contract role. You will perform multi-step analyses in computational genomics and translational biomedicine, using R and Python to generate reproducible results.

You will collaborate with AI research specialists and senior scientists, interpret results, and document methods with clear writing. This project emphasizes rigorous data analysis and transparent workflows.