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Economics Expert (PhD) at Mercor
posted 1 year agoEconomics Expert (PhD) | $60–80/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is seeking accomplished Economics PhDs to collaborate on a premier project with a leading AI laboratory. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in economics to the development of advanced large language models that are shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
- Contribute to the creation of high-quality, challenging economics problems to inform AI innovation.
- Engage in a fully remote, asynchronous role with flexible hours (15–20 hours/week, with potential extension up to 40 hours/week).
- Initial project duration is 1–2 months, with rolling applications and potential for extension.
- Contractor position with weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
Ideal candidates will have:
- PhD in Economics from a top US, Canadian, or European university.
- Undergraduate degree from US, UK, Canada, or Europe.
- Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
The screening process includes a brief AI interview and written assessment (20–30 minutes total). Join Mercor and leverage your expertise to advance cutting-edge AI models in a dynamic, global environment.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.