Economist | $53-$74/hr

This opportunity is shared as part of a referral programMercor 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.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate 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.RequirementsAdvanced 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.