Bioinformatics Researcher (PhD-Level)
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Base Pay Range
$115,200.00/yr - $172,800.00/yr
Company Overview
Medcruit is a modern, AI-enabled platform built to accelerate innovation in healthcare by removing recruitment barriers. With a presence in over 100 countries and a growing network of 50,000+ professionals, Medcruit specializes exclusively in HealthTech, curating talent that blends clinical expertise with technological fluency.
Mission and Vision
- Mission: To revolutionize HealthTech recruitment by creating a borderless ecosystem that connects exceptional talent with organizations driving medical innovation.
- Vision: A world where breakthroughs in medicine and technology are never delayed by talent gaps—where recruitment fuels progress, not friction.
What Sets Medcruit Apart
- AI-driven matchmaking for precision talent alignment
- Smart connection technology that streamlines hiring across geographies
- Exclusive focus on HealthTech, including digital health, medical devices, biotech, and data-driven care
- Dual-sided platform serving both employers and candidates with tailored experiences
Strategic Positioning
Medcruit operates at the intersection of healthcare and technology, supporting roles from executive leadership to technical specialists. It partners with startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises to deliver talent that’s not only qualified—and mission-aligned.
Position Overview
This opportunity involves collaborating with leading AI research labs to tackle complex scientific challenges in bioinformatics. The project focuses on building a benchmark to evaluate AI models' capabilities in designing and executing advanced bioinformatics workflows—starting from raw sequencing data and a natural language prompt.
Researchers will contribute by creating benchmark tasks based on real-world, published scientific datasets. The work demands a strong command of bioinformatics tools, deep biological expertise, and rigorous scientific reasoning.
Candidate selection includes a brief 15-minute interview, with decisions typically made within four days of assessment completion.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Currently pursuing or holding an advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related quantitative discipline
- Proficient in bioinformatics command-line tools
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Role Highlights
- Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week, with potential to scale up to 40 hours
- Fully remote and asynchronous work environment
- Initial contract duration: 1–2 months, with extension opportunities
Contract Terms
- Classified as an independent hourly contractor
- Weekly payments processed via Stripe Connect
Compensation
Hourly: $60–$90 per hour
Location Eligibility: U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
Equal Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
How to Apply
Use your expertise to shape the future of AI in bioinformatics. Apply now to join a cutting-edge initiative at the intersection of science and technology.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Part time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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