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Economics PhD Subject Matter Expert at Mercor
posted 1 year agoMercor is seeking an Economics PhD Subject Matter Expert to join a premier project with a leading AI lab. This fully remote, hourly contractor position offers a competitive pay range of $65–$75/hr and flexible scheduling.
As an expert in economics, you will collaborate with top AI researchers to develop high-quality data and challenging problems that will shape the future of AI innovation. Your expertise will directly contribute to the advancement of state-of-the-art large language models.
- Engage with prominent AI researchers via private Slack channels
- Work approximately 20 hours per week, with potential to extend up to 40 hours
- Project duration is a minimum of 1–2 months, with rolling applications
- Fully remote and asynchronous work environment
- Weekly payments via Stripe Connect
Requirements:
- Economics PhD from a top US university
- Undergraduate degree from US, UK, or Canada
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
Applicants will complete a brief interview and form (20–30 minutes total). Join Mercor and leverage your academic expertise to drive innovation in AI. Apply today!
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.