Policy Research Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Mercor is backed by prominent investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Policy Research Specialist
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $30–$80/hour
- Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Develop realistic public policy tasks covering domestic and international policy, regulatory frameworks, and economic or social impact analysis.
- Review AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with real-world policy reasoning.
- Draft reference examples that reflect credible policy communication, from memos to stakeholder summaries.
- Flag model limitations in logic, feasibility, or ethical considerations and document areas for improvement.
- Collaborate asynchronously with other experts and researchers using structured, written feedback.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Advanced degree in public policy, law, economics, political science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in policy research, government, think tanks, or consulting.
- Familiarity with legislative processes, regulatory impact analysis, and public sector decision-making.
- Excellent writing, synthesis, and analytical reasoning skills.
- Ability to assess policy arguments across a range of domains and geopolitical contexts.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile highlighting relevant policy expertise.
- Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit.
- Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details.
Resources & Support
For more details about the interview process and platform information, please visit: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome. For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com.
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Key skills/competency
- Public Policy Analysis
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Economic Impact Analysis
- AI Ethics
- Legislative Processes
- Policy Research
- Analytical Reasoning
- Written Communication
- Geopolitical Contexts
- Stakeholder Communication
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight advanced degrees in policy, law, economics, and 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Showcase policy expertise: Emphasize familiarity with regulatory frameworks, legislative processes, and public sector decision-making.
- Prepare for skill assessments: Expect a skills questionnaire and potential paid trial task assessing policy reasoning and writing.
- Demonstrate communication skills: Be ready to provide structured written feedback and draft policy-relevant documents effectively.
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