Policy Researcher
Mercor
Job Overview
Who's the hiring manager?
Sign up to PitchMeAI to discover the hiring manager's details for this job. We will also write them an intro email for you.
Job Description
About Mercor
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.
This is a Contract position for a Policy Researcher, offering compensation of $30–$80/hour with a commitment of 10+ hours/week.
Role Responsibilities for Policy Researcher
- 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 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 details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Mercor Talent Docs. For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Public Policy
- Policy Research
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Economic Impact Analysis
- Legislative Processes
- AI Ethics
- Analytical Reasoning
- Technical Writing
- Geopolitical Context
- Government Relations
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on AI talent, leading research labs, and investor network to align your application.
- Tailor your resume for Policy Researcher: Highlight advanced degrees, 3+ years in policy, and expertise in legislative processes and AI ethics.
- Showcase policy communication skills: Prepare examples demonstrating strong writing, synthesis, and analytical reasoning relevant to policy.
- Understand AI's societal impact: Be ready to discuss the ethical and economic implications of AI, and how policy can address them.
- Prepare for a structured assessment: Expect a skills questionnaire and potentially a paid trial task to evaluate your fit for policy tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this job opportunity
Explore similar opportunities that match your background