* Company Introduction
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
.
* Role Overview
* Position: Biology PhD – Hourly Contractor, Remote
* Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potential for 40 hours
* Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
* Contribute expertise to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Create high-quality data to inform AI innovation.
* Responsibilities
* Contribute subject matter expertise to AI projects
* Create high-quality data for AI innovation
* Develop difficult problems in the biology domain
* Collaborate with top AI labs
* Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
* Biology PhD from a top US, UK, Canadian, or European university
* High attention to detail
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with large language models
* Familiarity with AI research environments
* Engagement Details
* Contract Type: Hourly Contractor
* Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
* Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
* Start Date: Ongoing from August with rolling applications
* Application Process
* Complete a short AI interview and written form, taking 20-30 minutes in total
Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.