Single-Cell Genomics - Fully Remote | Upto $100/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: 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] PS: Our team reviews applications daily.

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