Research Economist @ Mercor
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Company Introduction
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Role Overview
Position: Economics Expert – Independent Contractor, Remote Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential extension to 40 hours/week) Duration: 1–2 months
Join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab to contribute to developing and evaluating advanced AI systems in economics.
Responsibilities
- Create and assess complex problems in microeconomics, macroeconomics, game theory, econometrics, and behavioral economics.
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, logical consistency, and domain relevance.
- Provide clear written feedback on economics problem sets and solutions.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to improve model performance.
- Ensure academic rigor and precision in all economics content.
Requirements / Qualifications
- PhD in Economics from a top university
- 2+ years of academic or work experience
- Deep subject-matter expertise in core areas of economics
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Preferred: Prior teaching, research, or publication experience
Engagement Details
Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($70–$90 USD/hr). Independent contractor, fully remote and asynchronous with flexible working hours. Daily payment via Stripe Connect.
Application Process
Upload resume, complete an AI interview based on your resume, then submit a form. The process takes 20-30 minutes.
Resources & Support
For interview process and platform information, visit Mercor Talent Docs. For help, email support@mercor.com.
Key skills/competency
- Economics
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Game Theory
- Econometrics
- Behavioral Economics
- Analytical
- Communication
- Research
- AI Evaluation
How to Get Hired at Mercor
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor it to highlight economic expertise.
- Showcase academic achievements: Emphasize PhD and research work.
- Prepare concise examples: Demonstrate problem-solving in economics.
- Review Mercor resources: Check their culture and process online.