Economics PhD Subject Matter Expert at Mercor

Mercor 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!