Systems Biology Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $85/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 Pharmacokinetics & Systems Biology Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$85/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design challenging computational problems to test AI systems using real scientific software.
- Develop problems requiring the skilled use of specialized software like libRoadRunner , Tellurium , or SBML-based tools .
- Evaluate and refine problems through testing loops against state-of-the-art AI models .
- Collaborate to ensure problems require strategic thinking and smart reasoning.
- Work independently to refine problem designs based on feedback.
- Operate comfortably in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
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 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
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