Systems Biology Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr

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: Computational Pharmacokinetics & Systems Biology Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$85/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Design challenging computational problems to test AI capabilities in scientific software . Develop problems requiring strategic planning and multi-step workflows using libRoadRunner , Tellurium , or SBML-based tools . Refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art AI models . Collaborate with AI research teams to improve problem difficulty and relevance. Work independently in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes . Qualifications Must-Have Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ). Proven proficiency with at least one listed scientific software library . Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and validators. Ability to work independently and refine designs based on feedback. Available for 15–20 hours per week . Preferred Experience across multiple listed domains or tools. Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design. Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments . 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: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.