Single-Cell Genomics - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr - #190463

Mercor


Date: 1 day ago
City: London
Contract type: Part time
Remote
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: STEM Computational Scientific Software & Evaluation Design - Bioinformatics & Single-Cell Genomics

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70–$100/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Design graduate-level computational problems using domain-specific scientific software libraries like scanpy, scvelo, squidpy, and gudhi.
  • Evaluate AI models by creating tasks that require strategic reasoning and interpretation of partial observations.
  • Refine problem designs through a calibration loop with state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty.
  • Develop problems for single-cell RNA-seq analysis, trajectory inference, and spatial transcriptomics.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to iterate on problem designs based on feedback.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance problem-solving strategies and model performance.


Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM domain (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience).
  • Proficiency with scientific software libraries like scanpy, scvelo, squidpy, and gudhi.
  • Strong Python programming skills.
  • Ability to work in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
  • Available for at least 15–20 hours per week.


Preferred

  • Experience across multiple domains or tools.
  • Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
  • Background in scientific pedagogy 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: [email protected]


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