About the Role

At Mercor, we are partnering with top AI labs in applying AI to complex scientific challenges to build a state-of-the-art benchmark to evaluate the capabilities of the lab’s AI models in the field of bioinformatics. Our goal is to test a model's ability to autonomously design and execute complex bioinformatics workflows, starting from raw sequencing data and a natural language prompt. This project requires a sophisticated blend of tool proficiency, deep biological domain knowledge, and rigorous scientific reasoning. We are seeking talented researchers to help us create these benchmark tasks using real-world, published scientific data. A brief 15-minute interview precedes candidate selection, with decisions typically made within four days following assessment completion. Currently, applicants

must be based

in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

• *Why You’re a Great Fit**

You're a strong candidate if you: - Must be a current graduate student (M.S. or Ph.D.) or hold a higher degree (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related quantitative field. - Experience using bioinformatics command line tools - Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills. - Excel in both written and verbal communication.

• *Role Highlights**

- Flexible workload: 10–20 hours weekly, with the potential to scale to 40 hours. - Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension. Apply today to leverage your skills in advancing revolutionary AI technologies!