Structural Biologist - Protein Design

Mercor is seeking a highly experienced structural biologist to work on protein design tasks. The role involves brainstorming problem ideas, writing problem statements, evaluating model performance, and collaborating with the team.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent industry track record in protein-design
• Expertise in binder design, FEP/ddG, enzyme engineering, or structure-guided med chem
• Ability to pose and evaluate long-horizon design problems
• Comfort with evaluating reasoning quality and model outputs
• Quick iteration capability with multi-day turnaround on drafts

Benefits

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

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