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 capabilities in scientific software .
• Develop problems requiring strategic planning and multi-step workflows using libRoadRunner , Tellurium , or SBML-based tools .
• Refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art AI models .
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve problem difficulty and relevance.
• Work independently 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 listed scientific software library .
• Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and validators.
• Ability to work independently and refine designs based on feedback.
• Available for 15–20 hours per week .

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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