MercorPosted 29 Jul 2026

Computational Genomics, Statistical Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)

Pay

$120/hr

Work

Remote · Contract · 40 hrs/wk

Experience

Senior

Eligibility

No stated location restriction

Field

Science & research

Skills

Computational GenomicsStatistical BioinformaticsBiological Data AnalysisGenomicsSequencing Data AnalysisSingle-Cell AnalysisPopulation GeneticsQTL/GWASRPythonStatistical ModelingExperimental DesignScientific InferenceQuality ControlExploratory Data AnalysisReproducible ResearchVersion ControlWorkflow Tools

About this role

What you’ll do

  • Complete realistic, multi-step scientific data-analysis tasks in computational genomics, quantitative biology, and translational biomedicine
  • Independently inspect datasets, perform quality control and exploratory analysis, select appropriate statistical methods, and execute analyses in R and Python
  • Navigate ambiguous research workflows by identifying key analytical decisions, potential confounders, and limitations in the available data
  • Use scientific software, code, and command-line tools to generate reproducible analyses and structured final outputs
  • Interpret results in the context of the underlying biological or translational question, clearly communicating assumptions, uncertainty, and conclusions
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and AI research specialists

Who we’re looking for

  • PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, quantitative biology, biostatistics, genomics, or a closely related field
  • Deep, hands-on experience analyzing biological or biomedical data, especially genomics, sequencing, single-cell, population-genetics, QTL/GWAS, or related omics datasets
  • Professional fluency in R and Python, including the ability to write, debug, and explain analysis code
  • Strong foundation in statistical modeling, experimental design, quality control, and scientific inference
  • Experience independently carrying out multi-step computational research workflows from raw or messy data through final interpretation
  • Clear scientific writing and the ability to document methods, assumptions, and results precisely
  • Familiarity with reproducible research practices, including notebooks, scripts, version control, or workflow tools, is a plus

Details

  • Project-based engagement with competitive, expertise-based pay
  • Open to qualified experts globally

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