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Biology Expert; PhD

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Australia
Listing for: Mercor
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2025-11-14
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Data Scientist, Research Scientist, Clinical Research, Biology
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 110 AUD Hourly AUD 90.00 110.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Biology Expert (PhD)
This is a Biology Expert (PhD) role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia
== Mercor ==

Role Seniority - junior, mid level

More about the Biology Expert (PhD) role at Mercor

Mercor is seeking Biology Ph Ds for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. This role pays between $90-110/hour.

In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to cutting-edge projects involving frontier large language models. Specifically, you will work directly with researchers to help them review and curate data on a variety of projects and complete any additional tasks they may need support with.

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Have a Masters or PhD in Biology from a top US university.

  • Have an outstanding set of publications or professional experience

  • Have high attention to detail.

  • Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Have excellent proficiency in English.

  • Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.

  • You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real world applicability.

  • The project is 10-20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension.

  • The work is fully remote and asynchronous.

Role Start Date

  • This role will begin in November with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

  • You will complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.

  • You will complete a short interview with a Mercor team member.

Compensation and Legal Details

  • You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.

  • You will be paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

About Mercor

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities
  • 🤝 Collaborating with experts
  • 🧩 Problem-solving
  • ⏰ Managing workload
Key Strengths
  • 🧬 Biology PhD
  • 🔍 Attention to detail
  • 🗣️ Communication skills
  • 📚 Professional experience
  • 🇬🇧 English proficiency
  • 💻 Remote work adaptability
Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final

Note:

This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.
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