About The Job
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:Economist
Type:Contract
Compensation:$53$74/hour
Commitment:2030 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Collaborate with AI researchers to train, evaluate, and refine AI models on economics-related tasks.
- Review and assess model outputs involving macroeconomics, microeconomics, finance, and econometrics.
- Provide expert feedback on the accuracy, reasoning, and interpretability of model-generated economic analyses.
- Contribute to the design of quantitative experiments for evaluating AI understanding of economic systems and data trends.
- Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4-hour windows, 23 times per week) to discuss experiments, iterate on results, and refine model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Advanced degree or strong professional background in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
- Deep understanding of macroeconomic theory, microeconomic modelling, and statistical inference.
- Proficiency with economic modeling tools and data analysis software (e.g., Python, R, Stata, or MATLAB).
- Experience with simulation modeling, forecasting, or policy evaluation is highly valued.
- Excellent analytical writing, reasoning, and communication skills.
- Commitment of 2030 hours per week, including required synchronous collaboration periods.
Application Process (Takes 2030 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/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [Confidential Information]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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