Job Overview
Job TitleGeopolitical Expert
Job TypePart Time
Offered Salary$125,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
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: Geopolitical Expert
Type: Contract
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics.
- Document reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks.
- Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open-source intelligence.
- Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs.
- Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.
- Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus).
- Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.
- Excellent written communication and research skills.
- Familiarity with current global events and international affairs.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
- Complete a brief form.
- We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.
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
- Geopolitical Expert
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Security Studies
- Forecasting
- Open-Source Intelligence
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic Analysis
- Global Events
- Research Skills
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your geopolitical forecasting experience, relevant academic background (political science, international relations), and tournament participation.
- Complete the application fully: Submit your Mercor profile or resume and fill out the brief form accurately.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Familiarize yourself with the resources at talent.docs.mercor.com for platform and process details.
- Showcase analytical skills: Be ready to demonstrate your ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information and document your reasoning clearly.
- Reach out if needed: Contact support@mercor.com for any assistance during the application or interview process.
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