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Research Economist | Upto $100/hr Remote
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Research Economist | Upto $100/hr Remote
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Mercor
Base pay range:
$45.00/hr - $100.00/hr
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: AI Tutor – Economics Type: Full-time Compensation: $45–$100/hour Location: Palo Alto, CA or Remote
Role Responsibilities
Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate data related to economics.
Provide curated, high-quality datasets for AI model training across macroeconomics, microeconomics, and behavioral economics.
Collaborate with technical teams to improve model design, refine annotation workflows, and enhance data quality.
Contribute to the development of new AI capabilities through detailed feedback and analytical reasoning.
Select and analyze complex problems in your field of expertise to help train models on nuanced economic concepts.
Interpret evolving task instructions, maintaining accuracy and judgment in execution.
Qualifications Must-Have
PhD in Economics or a closely related field.
Strong proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent communication and analytical abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply sound judgment with limited information.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Passion for innovation and the advancement of technology in economics.
Preferred
At least one publication in a reputable economics journal or equivalent research outlet.
University teaching experience or prior academic mentorship.
Familiarity with AI model training, data labeling, or annotation work.
Comfort with recording short audio or video segments for research and training purposes.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Education
Industries: Software Development
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Research Economist | Upto $100/hr Remote
role at
Mercor
Base pay range:
$45.00/hr - $100.00/hr
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: AI Tutor – Economics Type: Full-time Compensation: $45–$100/hour Location: Palo Alto, CA or Remote
Role Responsibilities
Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate data related to economics.
Provide curated, high-quality datasets for AI model training across macroeconomics, microeconomics, and behavioral economics.
Collaborate with technical teams to improve model design, refine annotation workflows, and enhance data quality.
Contribute to the development of new AI capabilities through detailed feedback and analytical reasoning.
Select and analyze complex problems in your field of expertise to help train models on nuanced economic concepts.
Interpret evolving task instructions, maintaining accuracy and judgment in execution.
Qualifications Must-Have
PhD in Economics or a closely related field.
Strong proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent communication and analytical abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply sound judgment with limited information.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Passion for innovation and the advancement of technology in economics.
Preferred
At least one publication in a reputable economics journal or equivalent research outlet.
University teaching experience or prior academic mentorship.
Familiarity with AI model training, data labeling, or annotation work.
Comfort with recording short audio or video segments for research and training purposes.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Education
Industries: Software Development
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