Job Description

Mercor is hiring

Economists

on behalf of a leading

AI Lab

developing advanced models capable of economic reasoning and data interpretation. This role is ideal for economists who want to apply their domain expertise to train and improve AI systems in economic analysis, decision-making, and policy simulation.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with AI researchers to

train, evaluate, and refine AI models

on economics-related tasks. Review and assess model outputs involving

macroeconomics, microeconomics, finance, and econometrics

. Provide expert feedback on the accuracy, reasoning, and interpretability of model-generated economic analyses. Contribute to the

design of quantitative experiments

for evaluating AI understanding of economic systems and data trends. Participate in

synchronous collaboration sessions

(4-hour windows, 2-3 times per week) to discuss experiments, iterate on results, and refine model performance.

Requirements

Advanced degree or strong professional background in

Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a related quantitative field

. Deep understanding of

macroeconomic theory, microeconomic modelling, and statistical inference

. Proficiency with

economic modeling tools and data analysis software

(e.g., Python, R, Stata, or MATLAB). Experience with

simulation modeling, forecasting, or policy evaluation

is highly valued. Excellent analytical writing, reasoning, and communication skills. Commitment of

20-30 hours per week

, including required synchronous collaboration periods.

Why Join

Work directly with a

world-class AI research lab

, applying your economic expertise to train AI systems that think and reason like economists. Influence how advanced models interpret markets, policy dynamics, and economic data in real-world contexts. Enjoy

schedule flexibility

-- select your preferred 4-hour collaboration windows and manage your own 20-30 hour work week. Be engaged as an

hourly contractor through Mercor

, giving you autonomy while contributing to frontier AI research. Collaborate with

leading economists, data scientists, and AI researchers

in a multidisciplinary setting. * Join a

global network of experts

helping shape the next generation of intelligent, economically aware AI systems.