Medical Epidemiologist | Upto $65/hr
Mercor · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $65,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Remote contract role for AI research labs.
- Design digital workspaces for AI agent testing.
- Collaborate with public health experts.
- Utilize GIS, SAS, MATLAB, and more.
- Contribute to frontier AI research.
About the role
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: Public Health Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $45–$65/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Build a realistic digital workspace centered on the Drive folders you use daily. Include surveillance summaries, grant applications, program evaluations, and health-assessment reports.
- Design multi-step tasks based on real workflows. Require navigating multiple apps, files, and stakeholders to challenge frontier AI agents.
- Collaborate with other public-health experts to design the environment and shape task scope. Review scenarios for realism and rigor.
- Work asynchronously with research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria for public-health agent benchmarks.
- Contribute to frontier AI research and benchmarking. Your work informs how leading labs train and evaluate the next generation of AI systems.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 3+ years of full-time experience at a federal health agency, large state/county health department, major academic school of public health, or F500 population-health organization.
- Background in epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigation, health policy, or program evaluation.
- Day-to-day use of Esri ArcGIS, Google Maps Platform, SAS, MATLAB, and Socrata/Esri ArcGIS Hub.
- Strong analytical thinking and writing skills.
Preferred
- MPH, PhD, or DrPH.
- Fluency in biostatistics or GIS.
Compensation & Legal
Transition from an effective hourly rate to compensation based on throughput of quality work.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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.Key skills/competency
- Public Health Expert
- Epidemiology
- Surveillance
- Outbreak Investigation
- Health Policy
- Program Evaluation
- Esri ArcGIS
- SAS
- MATLAB
- Analytical Skills
Skills & topics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- AI Research
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- Health Policy
- Program Evaluation
- Surveillance
- GIS
- SAS
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of federal/state health agency experience, epidemiology background, and proficiency in tools like ArcGIS, SAS, and MATLAB.
- Prepare for AI interview: Be ready to discuss your resume and how your skills align with designing AI agent evaluation environments.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your strong analytical thinking and writing abilities, crucial for scenario design and evaluation.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Be prepared to discuss your experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Technical preparation
Practice using ArcGIS, SAS, MATLAB daily.,Build sample digital workspaces for AI testing.,Familiarize with AI agent evaluation criteria.,Review outbreak investigation and surveillance data.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex public health project.,How do you ensure scenario realism?,Discuss collaborating with diverse teams.,How do you handle asynchronous communication?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the application process for the Public Health Expert role at Mercor?
- The application process for the Public Health Expert role at Mercor involves uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the form. The entire process takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
- What are the required qualifications for the Public Health Expert position at Mercor?
- To qualify for the Public Health Expert role, you need at least 3 years of full-time experience in a federal health agency, a large state/county health department, a major academic school of public health, or an F500 population-health organization. A background in epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigation, health policy, or program evaluation is essential, along with daily use of Esri ArcGIS, Google Maps Platform, SAS, MATLAB, and Socrata/Esri ArcGIS Hub, and strong analytical and writing skills.
- Does Mercor offer remote work for the Public Health Expert position?
- Yes, the Public Health Expert position at Mercor is a remote role, allowing you to work from any location.
- What is the compensation for the Public Health Expert role?
- The compensation for the Public Health Expert role at Mercor ranges from $45 to $65 per hour. There is also a transition to compensation based on the throughput of quality work.
- What kind of experience is preferred for the Public Health Expert role at Mercor?
- Preferred qualifications for the Public Health Expert role include holding an MPH, PhD, or DrPH degree, and fluency in biostatistics or GIS.
- What will I be doing as a Public Health Expert at Mercor?
- As a Public Health Expert at Mercor, you will build realistic digital workspaces for AI agent testing, design multi-step tasks based on real workflows, and collaborate with other public health experts and research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria for AI benchmarks. Your work will contribute to frontier AI research and development.
- How can I get help or support during the application process for the Public Health Expert job at Mercor?
- If you need any help or support with the application process for the Public Health Expert job at Mercor, you can reach out to support@mercor.com. You can also find more details about the interview process and platform information at https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome.