Mercor · STEM & research
Computational Genomics, Statistical Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) - review AI outputs in your specialty
Listed on Mercor as “Computational Genomics, Statistical Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)”
What this actually is
You design problems that stump current AI models, evaluate AI reasoning against the correct answer, write rubrics, and provide expert feedback. Often the highest-paid category because the expertise pool is small. The platform title (Computational Genomics, Statistical Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.
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Can you do this on your visa?
F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.
Korean tax on USD income
First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.
Original posting from Mercor
What you’ll do
- Complete realistic, multi-step scientific data-analysis tasks in computational genomics, quantitative biology, and translational biomedicine
- Independently inspect datasets, perform quality control and exploratory analysis, select appropriate statistical methods, and execute analyses in R and Python
- Navigate ambiguous research workflows by identifying key analytical decisions, potential confounders, and limitations in the available data
- Use scientific software, code, and command-line tools to generate reproducible analyses and structured final outputs
- Interpret results in the context of the underlying biological or translational question, clearly communicating assumptions, uncertainty, and conclusions
- Work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and AI research specialists
Who we’re looking for
- PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, quantitative biology, biostatistics, genomics, or a closely related field
- Deep, hands-on experience analyzing biological or biomedical data, especially genomics, sequencing, single-cell, population-genetics, QTL/GWAS, or related omics datasets
- Professional fluency in R and Python, including the ability to write, debug, and explain analysis code
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling, experimental design, quality control, and scientific inference
- Experience independently carrying out multi-step computational research workflows from raw or messy data through final interpretation
- Clear scientific writing and the ability to document methods, assumptions, and results precisely
- Familiarity with reproducible research practices, including notebooks, scripts, version control, or workflow tools, is a plus
Details
- Project-based engagement with competitive, expertise-based pay
- Open to qualified experts globally
Quoted from Mercor’s public listing on 2026-09-08. We don’t edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.
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