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Remote Economic Research Analyst

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Job Description

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: Economic Forecasting Expert

Type:Contract

Compensation:$105$140/hour

Location:Remote

Commitment:1020 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic and financial indicators.
  • Document forecasting rationale with clear, structured reasoning.
  • Analyze trends and data sources to inform high-quality predictions.
  • Engage with other domain experts to calibrate and refine outputs.
  • Provide feedback on forecast design and methodology.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Demonstrated experience in economic forecasting, data science, or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends and financial systems.
  • Ability to clearly explain complex economic logic in writing.
  • Detail-oriented and intellectually curious.

Preferred

  • Proven track record in prediction competitions (e.g., Metaculus, GJ Open).

Compensation & Legal

  • Independent contractor

Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete)

  • Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
  • Complete a brief form.
  • We'll follow up within a few days with next steps.

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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Job ID: 136153853