Statistical Bioinformatics PhD - Fully Remote | Upto $120/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: 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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