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Computational Bioinformatics Scientist

Mercorabout 20 hours ago
Remote
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
Mid Level
part_time

Top Benefits

Paid onboarding hour

About the role

About The Job 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

Type: Hourly contractor Compensation: $65–$75/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities

  • Collaborate asynchronously with a team of experts in your domain.
  • Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
  • Develop high-quality content to inform the future of AI innovation.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
  • Ensure the work is fully remote and asynchronous.

Qualifications Must-Have

  • Master's or PhD in Biology from a top US university.
  • Experience coding in Python, R for projects or research.
  • Field-specific experience in Ecology, Biochemistry, or Genetics.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent proficiency in English.
  • Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Start Date

  • Late December; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

  • Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
  • Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including the screening process and onboarding videos if hired.

Compensation & Legal

  • Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
  • Paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,

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