Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Phylogenetics PhD - Research Specialist

$55 - $80 per hour
London
  • Remote job

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: Phylogenetics PhDs & Domain Experts — Zion (Arches)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $55–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation by creating challenging problems in Phylogenetics .
  • Collaborate with AI labs to enhance large language models using domain expertise.
  • Evaluate and improve AI model outputs through rigorous testing and feedback.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project goals and deadlines.
  • Ensure high attention to detail in all tasks and deliverables.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD or advanced degree in Evolutionary Biology , Phylogenetics , Genetics , Genomics , Bioinformatics , Computational Biology , Molecular Biology , or Ecology & Evolution .
  • High attention to detail .
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills .

Interview Process

  • Complete a short interview and task (20–30 mins ).
  • Paid onboarding time includes this task and a few onboarding videos.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
  • For any help or support, reach out to:

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Vacancy posted 17 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Phylogenetics PhD - Research Specialist in London vacancy
  • £44k - £57k per annumEstimated
     ...Gallagher Re – Senior CAT Analyst – Property Research Team – EARTHQUAKE The Company:...  ...conferences Provide guidance to junior specialists of the team to undertake model development...  ...and internal stakeholders. About You PhD in earthquake risk, earthquake... 
    For PhD
    Long-term contract
    Live-out

    Gallagher

    London
    1 day ago
  • £43.37k - £51.86k per annum

     ...working together to develop world-class basic and translational cancer research Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our...  ...of the research of Associate Professor Dr Thomas Wälchli, MD-PhD, FMH neurosurgery is to understand how the brain vasculature is... 
    For PhD
    Fixed-term contract

    University College London (UCL)

    London
    21 days ago
  • £46k - £60k per annumEstimated
     ...is offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Research Assistant/Scientist in Cell Biology to help drive our growing drug...  ...experience within a drug discovery function. Recently graduated PhD candidates are also welcome to apply. Prior experience working... 
    For PhD
    Full-time

    Relation

    London
    a month ago
  • £29k - £39k per annumEstimated
     ...Entry Level - Clinical Research Associate The Clinical Research Associate at Medpace is offering the unique opportunity to have an exciting...  ...Pharmaceutical/Device Sales Representatives, Biotech Engineers, PhD/Pharm.D candidates, Health and Wellness Coordinators, Site... 
    For PhD
    Full-time
    On-site
    Flexible hours

    Medspace

    London
    10 days ago
  • £90k - £120k per annum

    Applied AI Researcher, Hedge Fund Startup Central London - office based £90-120k highly negotiable + discretionary bonus 50-100% of salary...  ...with Quant team to ensure research alignment Requirements: ~PhD (preferred) or Masters in STEM, or related quantitative field ~Expertise... 
    For PhD
    Permanent
    On-site

    Richard Wheeler Associates

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £60k - £80k per annumEstimated
     ...What we do: Maven’s Systematic Alpha team deploys methodically researched strategies across futures, options and equities, utilising some...  ...Background: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or Engineering. PhD or Master degree in a high rank university. Required... 
    For PhD
    Flexible hours

    Maven

    London
    11 days ago
  • £200k per annum

     ...Quant Researcher Crypto Trading £200k Plus Bonus Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Quant Researcher to join our high profile clients...  ...and accuracy of forecasts Quant Researchers should have: • PhD / MSc from a top tier university • Have read Hull • 2 years... 
    For PhD
    On-site
    5 days/week

    Quant Capital

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £54k - £72k per annumEstimated
     ...Education: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM (Master’s or PhD preferred) or deep expertise in a frontier technology field. -...  ...McKinsey, BCG), leading industry white papers. - Strong technology research background in investment banking or asset management, with... 
    For PhD

    Opportunities in Public Affairs

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £45k - £57k per annumEstimated
     ...talent in London to advance our mission of building real-time multimodal intelligence. In this role, you'll: • Conduct groundbreaking research in neural network architecture design to advance the state-of-the-art (SOTA) in alternative architectures (e.g., state space models,... 
    For PhD
    Full-time
    Hybrid working
    Relocation package
    On-site
    Remote

    Cartesia

    London
    9 days ago
  •  ...This is a great opportunity for a PhD graduate with strong analytical skills to explore...  ...consulting through our 3-month Research Analyst role based in our London office....  ...Analytics Hub   Q5’s ‘Analytics Hub’ provides specialist analytical capability to support our team... 
    For PhD
    Permanent
    Internship
    On-site

    Q5

    London
    10 days ago
  • £61k - £78k per annumEstimated
     ...accredited Employer.   Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Researcher to join Monolith’s Research team, now part of CoreWeave. This is...  ..., optimisation, or applied AI to large-scale datasets. ~ MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Machine... 
    For PhD
    Permanent
    On-site
    Shift work

    CoreWeave Europe

    London
    1 day ago
  • £28k - £33k per annum

    Thanks to sophisticated research techniques, a creative team and the constant delivery of engaging and accurate insights, this innovative agency is busy and successful within their specialist sector that has real life impact. Offering full-service consulting this company... 

    Resources Group

    London
    18 days ago
  • £75k - £100k per annumEstimated
     ...illiquid mortgage credit, including collateral analysis, recovery assumptions and structural waterfalls REQUIREMENTS Masters degree or PhD in Mathematics, Physics (non-experimental), Probability/Statistics, Engineering, or (Mathematical) Finance Must have a familiarity... 
    For PhD
    Full-time
    Flexible hours

    PIMCO

    London
    8 days ago
  • £44k - £57k per annumEstimated
     ...Location: London Reporting to: Executive Director, Translational Research Job Summary Orchard Therapeutics, a Kyowa Kirin company, is...  ..., preferably within biotech or pharma research settings. Or PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences or cell and gene therapy... 
    For PhD
    Full-time

    Orchard Therapeutics

    London
    26 days ago
  • £56k - £75k per annumEstimated
     ...friendly, open place where people are motivated because they enjoy what they’re doing. Traders MUST have: • STEM Degree, Masters or PhD from a top University Globally • Experience trading CFD’s or FX This is an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Trader to join... 
    For PhD

    Quant Capital

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £58k - £77k per annumEstimated
     ...attempt to capture. They will have been heavily involved in the research of the strategy as well as its implementation, and are able to develop...  ...of strategy; ~ Strong coding skills; ~ Strong researching skills; ~ Masters or PHD in scientific subject. #LI-Onsite... 
    For PhD

    Maven

    London
    17 days ago
  • £47.5k per annum

     ...Closing Date: 13/Jul/2026 23.59 GMT The Research Group The DiFrisco Lab (Theoretical...  ...theoretical, utilising mathematical modelling, phylogenetic comparative methods, conceptual and...  ...and, where appropriate, helping to guide PhD students; Maintaining regular working... 
    For PhD
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Fixed-term contract
    Remote

    The Francis Crick Institute

    London
    18 days ago
  • £80k - £103k per annumEstimated
     ...Job Description Job Summary The Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) eTrading team designs and delivers quantitative analytics, models...  .... Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills PhD in a STEM field or a strong independent research track record.... 
    For PhD
    Long-term contract

    JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    London
    4 days ago
  •  ...Qualifications QTS (or equivalent) and a degree in Biology (Masters or PhD highly desirable). Proven experience leading a Science...  ...This prestigious school offers beautiful grounds, specialist labs , and a culture that values academic freedom. The working environment... 
    For PhD

    Marchant Recruitment

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £61k - £78k per annumEstimated
     ...datacenter infrastructure and management support  ~ Knowledge of AI datacenter needs and requirements on hardware and firmware  ~ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail ~ English level C1 ~8+ years of experience in the role ~ Bachelor, Master or PhD... 
    For PhD

    TechBiz Global GmbH

    London
    24 days ago
  • £30k - £40k per annumEstimated
     ...We are hiring a full-time associate within our European Research Team based in London. This candidate will support the research team in developing new investment strategies and creating distribution-oriented research.   The successful candidate will help develop WisdomTree... 
    Full-time

    wisdomtree-2

    London
    15 days ago
  • £53k - £69k per annumEstimated
    Senior Data Scientist PhD ? Canary Wharf We urgently require a Senior Data Scientist with at least 5 to 10 years proven track record as Data Scientist. Must have a PhD ideally in Maths or Physics and an excellent understanding of data analytics. The Client would also... 
    For PhD
    Daily pay
    Full-time

    Nexus Jobs Limited

    Canary Wharf, Greater London
    15 days ago
  • £47.5k per annum

     ...subject to skills and experience The Research Group The DiFrisco Lab (Theoretical...  ...theoretical, utilising mathematical modelling, phylogenetic comparative methods, conceptual and...  ...expertise in the group (currently comprising 2 PhD students and 2 postdocs) include causal... 
    For PhD
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Fixed-term contract
    Remote

    Francis Crick Institute

    London
    17 days ago
  •  ...intellectual curiosity and high university entry rate. Seeking a specialist in 19th and 20th Century studies to lead KS5 modules. You...  ...Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS ) and a degree in History (MA/PhD highly desirable). Proven ability to secure high grades at A-Level... 
    For PhD
    Immediate start

    Marchant Recruitment

    Waltham Forest, Greater London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £74k - £98k per annumEstimated
     ...managers to join its global expansion. The team deploys methodically researched strategies across futures, options and equities. Our approach to...  ...coding skills; ~ Strong researching skills; ~ Masters or PHD in scientific subject; ~ Experience working with large time series... 
    For PhD
    Flexible hours

    Maven

    London
    19 days ago
  •  ...independent school with a commitment to academic exploration. Seeking a specialist to lead international academic fieldwork and supervise the...  .... Experience and Qualifications Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Geography is highly desirable. Proven ability to teach... 
    For PhD
    Immediate start

    Marchant Recruitment

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £700 per day

     ...Modelling G10 Currency Options and Forwards Developing a pricing model for FX Options The successful candidate must have be: • MSc or PhD in a STEM Subject • Strong Python • 3 years experience in Quant Development • Highly motivated My client is based London... 
    For PhD
    Hybrid working
    Remote

    Quant Capital

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £150k - £175k per annum

     ...Experience Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial markets focused on trading and risk management within the fixed income MSc or PhD in a STEM subject Good C++ including C++ 11/14 Python Version control such as Git/Github Understanding of yield curves... 
    For PhD
    Hybrid working

    Quant Capital

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £90k - £120k per annum

     ...frontiers in tech: agentic AI, getting large language models to collaborate, reason, and orchestrate complex systems together. This isn’t research in a lab or tweaking another foundational model. This is raw, hands-  on engineering: wiring up LLMs to build tools that think,... 
    For PhD
    Permanent

    LinuxRecruit

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  •  ...highly valued. A strong academic background, ideally a Masters or PhD in Chemistry. Proven ability to prepare students for...  ...department is housed in a state-of-the-art building with dedicated research labs. Competitive independent school salary scale. Excellent... 
    For PhD
    Immediate start

    Marchant Recruitment

    London
    more than 2 months ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Phylogenetics PhD - Research Specialist. Be the first to apply!