Mercor
Political Science Specialist – Remote Up to $125/hr
This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$105.00/hr - $125.00/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:
Geopolitical Expert Type:
Contract Compensation:
$105–$125/hour Location:
Remote Commitment:
10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities
Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics. Document reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks. Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open-source intelligence. Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs. Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks. Qualifications
Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields. Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus). Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights. Excellent written communication and research skills. Familiarity with current global events and international affairs. Compensation & Legal
Independent contractor Application Process (Takes 20–30 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: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Part-time Job function
Research Industries
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This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$105.00/hr - $125.00/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:
Geopolitical Expert Type:
Contract Compensation:
$105–$125/hour Location:
Remote Commitment:
10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities
Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics. Document reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks. Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open-source intelligence. Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs. Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks. Qualifications
Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields. Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus). Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights. Excellent written communication and research skills. Familiarity with current global events and international affairs. Compensation & Legal
Independent contractor Application Process (Takes 20–30 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: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Part-time Job function
Research Industries
Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercor by 2x Get notified about new Science Specialist jobs in
Germany .
#J-18808-Ljbffr