[Hiring] Structural Biologist - Protein Design @Mercor

Role Description

• Brainstorm and develop 2–3 candidate problem ideas for long-horizon protein-design tasks.
• Iterate with the team to align on task structures and refine problem descriptions.
• Write detailed problem statements including target inputs, allowed tools, and success criteria.
• Evaluate the model's design decisions and reasoning quality throughout the process.
• Review and grade the model's trajectories, assessing design choices and reasoning at each step.
• Collaborate independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve model performance.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry track record in protein-design.
• Expertise in binder design, FEP/ddG, enzyme engineering, or structure-guided med chem.
• Ability to pose and evaluate long-horizon design problems.
• Comfort with evaluating reasoning quality and model outputs.
• Quick iteration capability with multi-day turnaround on drafts.

Requirements

• Hourly contractor.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• 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: [email protected]
• Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.