Mercor is hiring experienced Economics professionalsto 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 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 systemsIdeal QualificationsPhD in Economics from a top university - 2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, professor) or work experience - 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 plusProject TimelineStart 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 hoursCompensation & ContractCompetitive hourly rate based on experience ($65–$90 USD / hr) - Independent contractor - Daily payment via Stripe ConnectApplication & Onboarding ProcessUpload 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 outputAbout MercorMercor 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!