[Contract] Biology PhD Coding Experts

[Contract] Biology PhD Coding Experts
Mercor
Remote
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
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.
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