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: Computational Genomics, Statistical Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $120/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Complete realistic, multi-step scientific data-analysis tasks in computational genomics , quantitative biology , and translational biomedicine .
- Independently inspect datasets, perform quality control, and execute analyses in R and Python .
- Navigate ambiguous research workflows by identifying key analytical decisions and potential confounders.
- Use scientific software, code, and command-line tools to generate reproducible analyses and structured outputs.
- Interpret results in the context of biological or translational questions, communicating assumptions and conclusions.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and AI research specialists .
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, quantitative biology, biostatistics, genomics, or related field.
- Deep experience analyzing biological or biomedical data, especially genomics and related omics datasets.
- Professional fluency in R and Python .
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling and experimental design.
- Experience with multi-step computational research workflows.
- Clear scientific writing and documentation skills.
Preferred
- Familiarity with reproducible research practices, including notebooks, scripts, and version control.
Compensation & Legal
- Project-based engagement
- Competitive, expertise-based pay
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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