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Economics Research Expert

Mercor
External
Company
remote
contract
$150 – $200/hr

Posted 1 hour ago

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About the Role

We are searching for expert economic researchers to assist in a high-level project alongside a premier artificial intelligence laboratory. You will leverage your advanced academic and applied economic skills to support the progress of next-generation foundational AI models. This position requires a commitment of at least four weeks, with high-performing individuals becoming eligible for additional work opportunities through our platform. It is a perfect fit for experienced professionals eager to apply their expertise to the advancement of core artificial intelligence technologies.

Requirements

  • You must possess a PhD in Economics.
  • You are required to have at least two years of relevant work experience, specifically performing advanced research at top-tier organizations like the Federal Reserve, the IMF, the World Bank, or leading universities.
  • You must demonstrate an extensive understanding of economic theories and quantitative research techniques suitable for rigorous AI model evaluation and training settings.

Responsibilities

  • You will perform expert research to aid in the refinement and training of foundational AI systems.
  • You are expected to dedicate a minimum of ten hours every week to project assignments.
  • You will leverage your academic training to guarantee the precision and rigor of research data, thereby enhancing the analytical performance of models utilized by the collaborating AI lab.

Benefits & Perks

  • You will enjoy a flexible schedule requiring at least ten hours of work per week for a duration of four weeks or longer.
  • Outstanding performance may result in invitations to participate in future projects.

Note: This listing is summarized and paraphrased by WorkNow from a publicly posted role. For the original wording and full details, please refer to the employer's official posting.

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