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Job Description Job DescriptionAbout the job Mercorconnects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors includeBenchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers, andJack Dorsey.
Position: Computational Genomics, Statistical Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $120/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities: Complete realistic, multi-step scientific data-analysis tasks incomputational genomics , quantitative biology, andtranslational biomedicine. Independently inspect datasets, perform quality control, and execute analyses inRandPython. Navigate ambiguous research workflows by identifying key analytical decisions and potential confounders. Use scientific software, code, and command-line tools to generate reproducible analyses and structured outputs. Interpret results in the context of biological or translational questions, communicating assumptions and conclusions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists andAI research specialists.
Qualifications
Must-Have: PhDin computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, quantitative biology, biostatistics, genomics, or related field. Deep experience analyzing biological or biomedical data, especially genomics and related omics datasets. Professional fluency inRandPython. Strong foundation in statistical modeling and experimental design. Experience with multi-step computational research workflows. Clear scientific writing and documentation skills. Preferred Familiarity with reproducible research practices, including notebooks, scripts, and version control. Compensation & Legal Project-based engagement Competitive, expertise-based pay 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:
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$120/hour

Experience level

Senior

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Bioinformatics Scientists

Industry

Research and Development in Biotechnology

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