Systems Biology Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr
About this role
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
Resources & Support
• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.