Phylogenetics PhD - Research Specialist

$55 - $80 per hour

Full-time

Mercor

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: Phylogenetics PhDs & Domain Experts — Zion (Arches)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $55–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

Develop high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation by creating challenging problems in Phylogenetics .
Collaborate with AI labs to enhance large language models using domain expertise.
Evaluate and improve AI model outputs through rigorous testing and feedback.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet project goals and deadlines.
Ensure high attention to detail in all tasks and deliverables.

Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD or advanced degree in Evolutionary Biology , Phylogenetics , Genetics , Genomics , Bioinformatics , Computational Biology , Molecular Biology , or Ecology & Evolution .
High attention to detail .
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills .

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