Bioinformatics PhDs
2 weeks ago
About the Role At Mercor we are partnering with top AI labs in applying AI to complex scientific challenges to build a state-of-the-art benchmark to evaluate the capabilities of the labs AI models in the field of bioinformatics. Our goal is to test a models ability to autonomously design and execute complex bioinformatics workflows starting from raw sequencing data and a natural language prompt. This project requires a sophisticated blend of tool proficiency deep biological domain knowledge and rigorous scientific reasoning. We are seeking talented researchers to help us create these benchmark tasks using real-world published scientific data. A brief 15-minute interview precedes candidate selection with decisions typically made within four days following assessment completion. Currently applicants must be based in the U.S. UK Canada Australia or New Zealand. Why Youre a Great Fit Youre a strong candidate if you: Must be a current graduate student (M.S. or Ph.D.) or hold a higher degree (e.g. Postdoctoral Fellow Research Scientist) in Bioinformatics Computational Biology Genomics or a related quantitative field. Experience using bioinformatics command line tools Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills. Excel in both written and verbal communication. Role Highlights Flexible workload: 1020 hours weekly with the potential to scale to 40 hours. Fully remote and asynchronous scheduling. Initial commitment of 12 months with opportunities for extension. Compensation and Legal Details You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor We will pay you out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect About Mercor Mercor is a $2B company that connects elite talent with leading AI research labs and is headquartered in San Francisco CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey. Apply today to leverage your skills in advancing revolutionary AI technologies Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1
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Bioinformatics Developer Ensembl Compara
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom European Bioinformatics Institute | EMBL-EBI Full timeWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced bioinformatics developer to help expand the Comparative Genomics resources in Ensembl, a world-leading provider of genomics data, infrastructure, and tools.There are a growing number of global biodiversity initiatives, such as Darwin Tree of Life, the Vertebrate Genomes Project, the European Reference Genome...
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Subject Matter Expert
2 weeks ago
Greater London, United Kingdom TransPerfect Full timeWork Location Anywhere in Europe (Remote) Engagement Model Freelancer / Independent Contractor Weekly Workload ca. 20 hours per week Education Requirement PhD in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics Start Date ASAP Subject Matter Expert (PhD) DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking researchers with PhDs in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Chemistry or...
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Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
3 days ago
London Area, United Kingdom BioLizard Full timeCompany DescriptionBioLizard is a leading bioinformatics consultancy partner for biotech and pharma organizations, helping to bridge biology, data, and AI. Our mission is to unlock insights that accelerate scientific innovation and clinical translation. As a BioLizard consultant, you'll work on-site in the UK or Belgium, embedded as part of the...
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Research Associate in Bioinformatics
1 day ago
London, United Kingdom King's College London Full timeJob description An opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic research team that uses single-cell genomics to illuminate the pathogenesis of skin inflammation. As part of a rapidly expanding program on atopic dermatitis (led by Prof Francesca Capon and Dr Satveer Mahil), a post-doctoral position is now available to investigate the determinants of response to...
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Research Fellow in Bioinformatics
6 days ago
London, United Kingdom London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Full timeThe London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy...
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Greater London, United Kingdom Mercor Full timeA leading talent marketplace in the UK is seeking a PhD-Level Computational Biologist to design data-centric benchmarks for AI models. This remote role offers flexible hours and a commitment of 15–20 hours per week over a one-month project duration. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with sequencing datasets, proficiency in bioinformatics...
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Remote Freelance PhD SME for AI Data Training
2 weeks ago
Greater London, United Kingdom TransPerfect Full timeA leading technology and language solutions provider is seeking Subject Matter Experts with PhDs in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics to contribute to pioneering AI technologies. Candidates will generate and validate data for AI training and evaluate AI performance against benchmarks. Excellent analytical skills and hands-on experience with...
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Greater London, United Kingdom Mercor Full timePhD-Level Computational Biologist — Design Data-Centric Benchmarks for AI Models Join to apply for the PhD-Level Computational Biologist — Design Data-Centric Benchmarks for AI Models role at Mercor 1. Role Overview Mercor is seeking computational biology experts to contribute to a unique project with a top-tier AI research organization. This short-term...
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Postdoctoral fellow
3 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom European Bioinformatics Institute | EMBL-EBI Full timeYour groupThe Petsalaki, Saez-Rodriguez (EMBL-EBI) and Korcsmáros (Imperial College) groups develop cutting-edge computational and AI approaches to unravel cellular signalling and gene regulation from large-scale omics data. Our research combines systems biology, network modelling, and data-driven inference to understand disease mechanisms and guide...
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Data Science Director
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom X4 Group Full timeA pioneering drug discovery company, partnered with X4 Technology and X4 Life Sciences are looking to recruit a Data Science Director to their growing team. **The Company** This is a fantastic opportunity to join the established team who use ML to aid drug development. **Director Data Sciences Role** Coming from a Bioinformatics and Python development...
