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Biology PhD Coding Experts

Mercor / Biology PhD Coding Experts

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$70/HR

LOCATION

REMOTE (GLOBAL)

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All application steps are reused whenever another role requires the same step, so you never have to upload your resume or take the same interview twice Mercor is hiring PhD and Master's scientists to author AI evaluation tasks (Sci Code) Mercor is partnering with leading AI labs on a new benchmark for scientific computing. You will author original, executable research problems that today's frontier models cannot solve. Domains — depth required in at least two subdomains (with a coding focus) Biology — ecology, biochemistry, genetics What you'll do Source your own material: a published paper, a Kaggle dataset, an open-source repository, or a scenario you design Write scientific prompts based on the input Build the grading criteria that define a correct answer Calibrate against frontier models — a task ships only when strong models fail it more often than they succeed Required PhD in biology, biological sciences, biochemistry, genetics, ecology, or a closely related field Demonstrated depth in at least two of the following subdomains: ecology, biochemistry, genetics Working proficiency in Python, R, or another relevant programming language for scientific computing Comfortable with Git/GitHub and running code in Docker — authoring runs through a pull-request workflow with automated quality checks Preferred Publications in peer-reviewed journals Prior scientific software or research engineering experience Engagement Duration: 6 weeks Commitment: part-time, 20+ hours per week Start date: immediate Process Upload your resume and application form A 25-minute conversational interview covering your background, experience, and motivations Follow up within a few days with next steps and onboarding Apply today and put your research expertise to work building the next generation of scientific AI. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Contract and Payment Terms You will be engaged as an independent contractor. This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule. Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance. Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered. Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.