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Economics Expert (PhD) at Mercor

posted 10 hours ago
mercor.com Contractor remote 60-80/hr 29 views

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.

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