Biology PhD Expert
1. Role Overview
Mercor is seeking biology PhD experts to support a cutting-edge research collaboration with a leading AI lab. Experts will contribute to a large-scale supervised fine-tuning (SFT) dataset designed to improve model performance on biology-related reasoning and instructional tasks. This is a unique opportunity to shape how frontier models learn complex scientific concepts, with flexibility around contributions and structure. This is part of a long-term dataset development initiative.
- *2. Key Responsibilities**
- Author and review prompts and ideal responses in core biological subfields - Provide detailed, accurate answers across multiple prompt types (e.g., synthesis, summarization, open/closed QA) - Iterate on model-generated responses to correct inaccuracies or improve clarity - Help identify prompt structures likely to challenge current state-of-the-art models - Calibrate tone and structure to suit different system personas (e.g., domain expert, generalist learner)
- *3. Ideal Qualifications**
- PhD in biology or a closely related life science discipline - Deep expertise in one or more subfields (e.g., molecular biology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology) - Prior experience writing or editing instructional/scientific content preferred - Strong written communication skills and attention to detail - Familiarity with AI or LLMs is a plus but not required
- *4. More About the Opportunity**
- Remote and asynchronous — set your own hours - Expected commitment: 10–20 hours/week - Project duration: ~4+ months, with potential for extension - Short- and long-form content development opportunities
- *5. Compensation & Contract Terms**
- $60–65/hour for U.S.-based applicants; adjusted for other geographies - Paid weekly via Stripe Connect - You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
- *6. Application Process**
- Submit your resume to get started - Complete a short form to detail your expertise - Mercor will follow up within a few days with next steps
- *7. About Mercor**
- Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI Apply tot his job Apply To this Job