Economics Expert (PhD) at Mercor

Economics 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.