Senior Research Biologist

About The Job

Independent Contractor

Compensation: $60–$70/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: ~4+ months

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

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.

Position: Biology PhD Expert

Role Responsibilities

• Author and review prompts and ideal responses in core biological subfields.
• Provide detailed, accurate answers across multiple prompt types, including synthesis, summarization, and open/closed QA.
• Iterate on model-generated responses to correct inaccuracies or improve clarity.
• Help identify prompt structures likely to challenge current state-of-the-art models.
• Calibrate tone and structure to suit different system personas, such as domain experts or generalist learners.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must‑Have:

• PhD in biology or a closely related life science discipline.
• Deep expertise in one or more subfields, such as molecular biology, evolutionary biology, or neurobiology.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Prior experience writing or editing instructional/scientific content.
• Familiarity with AI or LLMs is a plus but not required.

Compensation & Legal

• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Classified as an independent contractor.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume.
• Complete a short form to detail your expertise.
• Mercor will follow up within a few days with next steps.

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