Biology PhD - AI Safety Expert

Mercor • New York, New York • Posted July 02, 2026

About the Role

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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: Biology Expert (PhD) - AI Safety
Type:Contract
Compensation:$65-$70/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:15-25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Write expert-level prompts across specialized life-science topics to enhance model understanding.
  • Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy and appropriate handlin...