Biology Expert Research Study: AI-Assisted Problem Solving

Mercor is seeking Biology PhDs for a premier research study in collaboration with a leading AI research lab. This role pays $100/hour plus performance-based incentives.

In this study, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to evaluate how advanced AI models can assist specialists in solving complex biology problems. You will be tasked with developing detailed protocols in response to a challenging biology problem.

You're a good fit if you:

• Have a PhD in a biology-related field (Bioengineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology, Synthetic Biology, etc.)

• Have 5+ years experience working in a wet lab environment

• Have high attention to detail

• Have exceptional written communication skills

• Participant must have no significant virology experience

Study details:

• Half of participants will use an advanced AI assistant, the other half will use standard research tools

• You will document your approach and submit detailed protocols

• Video recording of your work session is required for research purposes

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be citizens of US/CA/UK/NZ/AU, and physically located in one of these countries or a European country

Screening Process:

• Brief interview to verify qualifications and study fit

• Selected participants will receive detailed instructions prior to the study start date

Apply today and leverage your biology expertise in this cutting-edge research study!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.