Bioinformatics PhD - Genomics Specialist

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 evaluate AI capabilities in scientific research. • Create problems requiring skilled use of specialized scientific software like scanpy , scvelo , squidpy , and gudhi . • Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty. • Develop problems that require strategic planning and efficient narrowing of possibilities. • Work independently to refine problem designs based on feedback. Qualifications Must-Have • Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ). • Proven proficiency with at least one of the listed scientific software libraries. • Strong Python skills. • Ability to work independently and refine problem designs. • Comfortable working in a Linux/terminal environment . 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 Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas