Genomics Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr
mercor · Remote (Germany)
Posted January 21, 1970
AI Summary
Mercor is hiring a remote contract Bioinformatics & Computational Single-Cell Genomics Expert to design challenging computational problems that test AI systems using real scientific software such as scanpy, scvelo, squidpy, and gudhi. The role involves iteratively testing problems against state-of-the-art AI models, building strategic experiment-planning tasks, and refining designs independently based on feedback. It is a 15–20 hour/week commitment suited to someone with graduate-level STEM training and hands-on scientific Python experience.
Job Description
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: Bioinformatics & Computational Single-Cell Genomics Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$100/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design challenging computational problems to test AI systems using real scientific software.
- Create problems requiring skilled use of specialized software like scanpy, scvelo, squidpy, and gudhi.
- Evaluate and refine problems through testing loops against state-of-the-art AI models.
- Develop problems that require strategic planning for experiments and queries to uncover hidden data.
- Work independently to refine problem designs based on feedback and improve AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience).
- Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications or professional work.
- Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.
- Ability to work independently and refine designs based on feedback.
- Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
Preferred
- Experience across multiple listed domains or tools.
- Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
- Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design.
- Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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