[Hiring] Molecular Biology PhD - Sequence Design @Mercor

Role Description

• Design and review DNA/RNA sequences and constructs, including primers, plasmids, RNAs, and repair templates.
• Author challenging, domain-grounded tasks and write accurate, well-documented solutions as ground truth.
• Evaluate AI model outputs against expert-quality solutions and provide clear, written feedback on correctness, rigor, and reasoning.
• Collaborate with other subject-matter experts to maintain consistency and accuracy in training data.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

• Practicing or recently practicing molecular biologist with hands-on experience designing nucleic-acid sequences.
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record in venues such as Nature, bioRxiv, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, and eLife.
• PhD strongly preferred in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, synthetic biology, bioengineering, or a related life-science field.
• Strong written communication and ability to justify design choices clearly.

Requirements

• Start Date: This week

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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