Research Economist | Upto $83/hr Part-time
Mercor · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $83,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Analyze AI model performance on economic problems.
- Create economic problem sets using charts and data.
- Write solutions and perform quality checks.
- Collaborate with AI research teams remotely.
- Work flexibly on a part-time contract.
About the role
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.Position: Economics Chart Analysis Expert
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $75–$83/hour
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author and review technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance on economics problems.
- Produce original problem sets grounded in economic charts, econometric output, policy figures, and time-series plots.
- Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance task quality and throughput.
- Work independently and asynchronously with a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Economics, MS/MA in Economics with 3+ years applied, policy, or teaching experience, or BA/BS in Economics with 5+ years applied, industry, or research experience.
- Working fluency in at least two of: micro, macro, econometrics, industrial organization, labor economics, development.
- Comfortable interpreting economic charts, econometric output, policy figures, and time-series plots.
- Clear technical writing skills with the ability to articulate reasoning step-by-step.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
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
- Economics Research
- AI Model Evaluation
- Econometrics
- Technical Writing
- Problem Set Creation
- Chart Interpretation
- Policy Analysis
- Time-Series Plots
- AI Collaboration
- Independent Work
Skills & topics
- Research Economist
- Economics
- Econometrics
- AI
- Data Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Remote Work
- Contract
- Chart Analysis
- Policy
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your economics expertise, AI model evaluation experience, and technical writing skills.
- Prepare for AI interview: Understand Mercor's platform and focus on clear, step-by-step reasoning for economics problems.
- Showcase chart interpretation: Emphasize your ability to interpret economic charts, econometric output, and time-series plots.
- Demonstrate technical writing: Prepare to articulate complex economic reasoning clearly and concisely.
- Complete all steps: Ensure your resume upload and AI interview are submitted for consideration.
Technical preparation
Master economic theory and econometrics.,Practice interpreting economic charts and data.,Develop clear, step-by-step technical writing.,Review AI model evaluation techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex economic problem you solved.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,How do you collaborate with technical teams?,How do you manage deadlines asynchronously?
Frequently asked questions
- How can I get hired as a Research Economist at Mercor?
- To get hired as a Research Economist at Mercor, you'll need to upload your resume, complete an AI interview, and submit the application form. Highlight your advanced economics qualifications and experience with AI model evaluation on economic data.
- What is the application process for the Research Economist role at Mercor?
- The application process for the Research Economist role at Mercor involves uploading your resume, undergoing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the application form. This typically takes 20-30 minutes to complete.
- What are the key qualifications for the Research Economist position at Mercor?
- Key qualifications include a PhD in Economics or equivalent experience (MS/MA with 3+ years or BA/BS with 5+ years), fluency in core economic fields like econometrics or microeconomics, and the ability to interpret economic charts and write technical solutions.
- What kind of economic problems will I be evaluating AI models on as a Research Economist at Mercor?
- As a Research Economist at Mercor, you will evaluate AI model performance on economics problems by authoring and reviewing technical tasks. These tasks will be grounded in economic charts, econometric output, policy figures, and time-series plots.
- Is the Research Economist role at Mercor remote?
- Yes, the Research Economist role at Mercor is a remote position, allowing you to work flexibly and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
- What is the hourly compensation for the Research Economist role at Mercor?
- The hourly compensation for the Research Economist role at Mercor ranges from $75 to $83 per hour for this contract position.
- What is the expected time commitment for the Research Economist role at Mercor?
- The expected time commitment for the Research Economist role at Mercor is approximately 20 hours per week, making it a part-time contract position.
- Who are Mercor's investors?
- Mercor's investors include prominent names such as Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.