Genomics Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr

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 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