Economics Specialist, AI Training
Braintrust
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Job Description
About the Economics Specialist, AI Training Role at Braintrust
This is an excellent opportunity to earn extra income while applying your advanced Economics expertise to help improve modern AI systems. Braintrust's client has hired over 1,000 professionals and is rapidly expanding. Many subject experts on the platform earn significant monthly income, and you have the flexibility to decide your work hours, with 20 hours/week suggested but not required. Your hourly rate will be determined by Outlier AI based on your location.
What to Expect
If you meet the qualifications, you will receive an email with instructions to complete an assessment. Upon successful completion of this assessment, you will gain access to the work queue for this role.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree and/or PhD in Economics
- Strong understanding of:
- Microeconomics & macroeconomics
- Econometrics & statistical modeling
- Game theory
- Behavioral economics
- Market structure & economic policy
- Ability to articulate and critique economic concepts clearly
Preferred Qualifications
- Research or industry experience in economic modeling, forecasting, or data analysis
- Familiarity with analytical tools (Python, R, Stata, MATLAB, etc.)
- Experience interpreting datasets, models, or policy scenarios
- Teaching or academic writing experience is a plus
What You’ll Be Working On
Your expertise as an Economics Specialist, AI Training will directly contribute to enhancing AI models’ comprehension and interpretation of economic concepts, reasoning, and mathematical frameworks. No prior AI experience is required, as full instructions will be provided.
Example tasks include:
- Evaluating AI-generated explanations of economic theories
- Reviewing models, calculations, and reasoning for accuracy
- Assessing micro/macro problem-solving methodology
- Explaining tradeoffs, incentives, and market dynamics
- Providing clear written feedback on economic logic
Key skills/competency
- Economics
- AI Training
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Statistical Modeling
- Game Theory
- Behavioral Economics
- Economic Policy
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
How to Get Hired at Braintrust
- Research Braintrust's culture and platform: Study their unique decentralized talent network model, client success stories, and how they connect freelancers with top companies.
- Highlight Economics and AI Training skills: Customize your resume to showcase advanced degrees, strong understanding of core economic principles, and any experience with data analysis or modeling, specifically tailoring it for AI training.
- Master the assessment phase: Prepare for Braintrust's initial assessment by reviewing fundamental economic concepts, critical thinking, and clear articulation, as successful completion is key.
- Emphasize clarity and critique: During interviews or written tasks, demonstrate your ability to articulate complex economic concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback on reasoning and methodology.
- Showcase analytical tool proficiency: If applicable, mention familiarity with Python, R, Stata, or MATLAB to demonstrate your technical aptitude for economic modeling and data interpretation.
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