Mercor is hiring experienced Economics professionals to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab.
This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across microeconomics, macroeconomics, game theory, econometrics, and behavioral economics.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and assess complex problems in the field of economics across various subdomains such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, game theory, econometrics, and behavioral economicsEvaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, logical consistency, and domain relevanceProvide clear written feedback on economics problem sets and solutionsCollaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performanceEnsure academic rigor and precision in all economics content used to train or evaluate AI systemsIdeal QualificationsPhD in EconomicsDeep subject-matter expertise across core areas of economicsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and analytical thinkingPrior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plusProject TimelineStart Date: ImmediateDuration: 1–2 monthsCommitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – adaptable working hoursCompensation & ContractCompetitive hourly rate based on experience ($70–$90 USD/hr)Daily