Single-Cell Genomics Expert - 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 & Type Bioinformatics & Computational Single-Cell Genomics Expert Contract Compensation $70–$100/hour Location Remote Commitment 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Design challenging computational problems to evaluate AI capabilities in scientific research. Create problems requiring skilled use of specialized scientific software like scanpy , scvelo , squidpy , and gudhi . Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty. Develop problems that require strategic planning and efficient narrowing of possibilities. Work independently to refine problem designs based on feedback. Qualifications 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 working 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr mercor