Global Affairs Researcher | $125/hr Remote

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to our partner that collaborates with world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.Position: Geopolitics ForecasterReferral Partner: Crossing HurdlesType: Hourly contractCompensation: $105–$125 per hourLocation: RemoteDuration: Project-based (with potential for extension)Commitment: ~10–40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronousRole Responsibilities:Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics.Document your reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks.Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open-source intelligence.Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs.Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks.Requirements:Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus).Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.Excellent written communication and research skills.Familiarity with current global events and international affairs.Application process: (Takes 20 min)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resume (15 min)Submit form