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Mercor

Chief Economist

Mercor, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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Chief Economist – AI Tutor – Economics 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.

We are looking for a Chief Economist to join our AI tutor team. This full‑time role offers a base pay range of $45–$100 per hour for an hourly contractor, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Role Responsibilities

Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate economics data.

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

Upload resume.

Complete AI interview based on your resume.

Submit the application form.

Resources & Support

Interview process details: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome.

Support: support@mercor.com.

Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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