Stochastic Biophysics PhD - Expert
$80 - $110 per hourMercor
Job Description
Job Description
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: Stochastic Biophysics Physicist (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 to 10 weeks
Commitment: 10 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate research-level physics problems in stochastic autocatalytic growth and related areas.
- Develop and solve complex problems using chemical master equation , branching processes , and other advanced methods.
- Review and audit completed work for accuracy and completeness in reaction-network dynamics .
- Collaborate with specialists to ensure independent verification of written reasoning.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines without fixed hours.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in biophysics, statistical physics, applied mathematics , or a closely related field.
- Published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics .
- Verifiable publication record with first-author papers.
- Working proficiency with LaTeX , Python , SymPy , and Jupyter .
- English at B2 or above , including written reasoning.
Preferred
- Familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code .
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Apply and complete the attached form with basic information and research experience.
- Provide an arXiv ID or DOI of your own paper as proof.
- We verify your papers and authorship against the public record.
- Onboard directly or invited to a short live alignment call.
- A brief 30 to 45 minute assessment may be added if needed.
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