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Mercor

Senior Economist | Upto $100/hr Remote

Mercor, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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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

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Education

Industries

Software Development

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