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We are collaborating with a leading AI research lab to advance the development of AI systems capable of replicating real-world workflows in economics. This role involves applying deep subject-matter expertise to strengthen AI reasoning and evaluation across microeconomics, macroeconomics, game theory, econometrics, and behavioral economics .
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Design and evaluate challenging economics problems across multiple subdomains
- Assess AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, logical consistency, and domain relevance
- Provide detailed written feedback on problem sets and solutions
- Work asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to improve model performance
- Ensure academic rigor and precision in all economics-related content used for training and evaluation
Ideal Qualifications
PhD in Economics from a top universityMinimum of 2+ years of academic (research, teaching, publications) or professional experienceStrong expertise across key areas of economicsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilityPrior teaching, research, or publication experience preferredProject Timeline
Start Date : ImmediateDuration : 1–2 monthsCommitment : Part-time (~20 hours / week), with potential to extend up to 40 hours / weekSchedule : Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible hoursCompensation & Contract
Competitive hourly rate ( $70–$90 USD / hr )Independent contractor arrangementDaily payments via Stripe Connect