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 Responsibilities
Create and assess complex problems in the field of economics across various subdomains such as 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 iterate and improve model performance
Ensure academic rigor and precision in all economics content used to train or evaluate AI systems
Ideal Qualifications
PhD in Economics
Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of economics
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plus
Project Timeline
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
Compensation & Contract
Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($70–$90 USD/hr)
Daily payment via Stripe Connect
Application & Onboarding Process
Upload your resume and application form
AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver economics-specific output
About Mercor
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.
Apply today and leverage your economics expertise to help build the future of AI-driven economic workflows!
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