Remote Biology Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants) - AI Trainer ($60-$80 per hour)Mercor • San Buenaventura, California, US
Remote Biology Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants) - AI Trainer ($60-$80 per hour)
Mercor • San Buenaventura, California, US
22 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Remote
Job descriptionPhD or Master’s degree , or have experience participating in the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) . The goal of this project is to create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style biology problems that cause the frontier AI models to fail (i.e. generate an incorrect response) and support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, high impact, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research, with the possibility of extension based on performance. ## 2\. Key Responsibilities Write original & advanced IBO-style biology problems to challenge frontier AI models - Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity and style and identify where models fail - Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning using proper LaTeX formatting - Maintain extremely high standards of precision and problem difficulty ## 3\. Required Qualifications Note : Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX You are a good fit for the project if you have any of the following experiences : - Have a Master’s or PhD in biology (or a related field), or are an Olympiad participant or medalist in the IBO (preferred) or equivalent competitions (RBO, CBO, IBO TST, ABO, EUBO, USABO, BBO, INBO, JBO, UBC, IBO Challenge, NSBO, etc.) Other qualifications : Deep understanding of your domain’s core theoretical and experimental concepts Ability to articulate reasoning and derivations clearly in written form - Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of biology problems - Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions ## 4\. More About the Opportunity Expected commitment : 20 hours / week minimum; up to 40 hours / week available - Approximate project length : ~2 months, with extension potential - Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval ## 5\. Compensation & Contract Terms $60-80 / hr dependent on experience + performance - Open to contributors worldwide (English proficiency required) - Independent contractor engagement - Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect ## 6\. Application Process Submit your resume or CV highlighting biology background and relevant achievements - Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes) - Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in biology competitions - Selected applicants will be contacted 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 partnered with Mercor to contribute to frontier projects shaping the next era of AI. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
##
- 1\. Role Overview
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance frontier biology problem-solving. We are looking for biology experts who hold a
Create a job alert for this search
Master • San Buenaventura, California, US
Related jobs UK / Canada / Europe / Singapore / Dubai / Australia-based • •Investment Banking or Private Equity Experts • • for a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab.
You are a good fit if you : - Have •...Show more 
Remote contract for PhDs in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours...Show more
Top-ranked proprietary trading firm, Maverick Currencies, is searching for entrepreneurially-minded, profit-driven people to be trained in the art and science of proprietary trading in its online c...Show more Remote contract for PhDs in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly ...Show more 
We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...Show more Remote contract for PhDs in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly ...Show more UK / Canada / Europe / Singapore / Dubai / Australia-based • •Investment Banking or Private Equity Experts • • for a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab.
You are a good fit if you : - Have •...Show more 
The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate.Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay ra...Show more
Remote contract for PhDs in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly ...Show more UK / Canada / Europe / Singapore / Dubai / Australia-based • •Investment Banking or Private Equity Experts • • for a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab.
You are a good fit if you : - Have •...Show more Remote contract for PhDs in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours...Show more Remote contract for PhDs in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours...Show more 
Remote contract for PhDs in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours...Show more
Recruitment Incentive : Applicants may be eligible for a $40,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Click apply for complete details on the recruitment incentive detail...Show more Remote contract for PhDs in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+ / hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly ...Show more UK / Canada / Europe / Singapore / Dubai / Australia-based • •Investment Banking or Private Equity Experts • • for a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab.
You are a good fit if you : - Have •...Show more 
Hull Manager - Position Description.We have immediate openings for.Autonomy and Vehicle Control Systems / Testing and Evaluations team.
We are looking for individuals who want to grow with the Compa...Show more
Padre Associates : Your Partner in Environmental and Geoenvironmental Solutions.Established in 1996, Padre offers a comprehensive range of services, including.
Whether you're facing intricate regulat...Show more
Remote Financial Expert - AI Trainer ($150 per hour)
Mercor • San Buenaventura, California, US
Remote
Full-time
Last updated: 21 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote STEM PHDs - Chemistry (Oxnard)
Turing • Oxnard, CA, US
Remote
Part-time
Last updated: 10 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote Entry-Level Currency Trader
Maverick Currencies • Oxnard, CA
Remote
Full-time +1
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Remote Biology Expert (PhD) (Oxnard)
Turing • Oxnard, CA, US
Remote
Part-time
Last updated: 10 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote Investment Analyst - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)
Data Annotation • Ventura, CA, United States
Remote
Full-time +1
Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted
Remote STEM PHDs - Biology (Oxnard)
Turing • Oxnard, CA, US
Remote
Part-time
Last updated: 10 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote Financial Analyst - AI Trainer ($150 per hour)
Mercor • San Buenaventura, California, US
Remote
Full-time
Last updated: 21 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Nursing Supervisor - LVN - Clinic
Community Memorial Health System • Port Hueneme, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Remote Biology Expert (PhD)
Turing • Oxnard, CA, United States
Remote
Full-time
Last updated: 10 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote Financial Planner - AI Trainer ($150 per hour)
Mercor • Oxnard, California, US
Remote
Full-time
Last updated: 21 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote STEM PHDs - Chemistry
Turing • Oxnard, CA, United States
Remote
Full-time
Last updated: 10 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote Chemistry Expert (PhD) (Oxnard)
Turing • Oxnard, CA, US
Remote
Part-time
Last updated: 10 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote Chemistry Expert (PhD)
Turing • Oxnard, California, United States
Remote
Full-time
Last updated: 7 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
The United States Secret Service • Port Hueneme Naval CBC, CA, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Remote STEM PHDs - Biology
Turing • Oxnard, CA, United States
Remote
Full-time
Last updated: 4 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Remote Financial Manager - AI Trainer ($150 per hour)
Mercor • Oxnard, California, US
Remote
Full-time
Last updated: 21 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Autonomous Systems Engineer
ICI Services Corporation • Port Hueneme, CA, US
Full-time
Last updated: 11 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Staff Biologist
True Environmental • Ventura, California, United States, 93001
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago