Economist

1 day ago

London, United Kingdom Mercor Full time

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.

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