Political Science Analyst

About The JobMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: Geopolitical ExpertType: ContractCompensation: $105–$125/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–20 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesProduce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics.Document 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.QualificationsMust-HaveBackground 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.Compensation & LegalIndependent contractorApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.Complete a brief form.We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.Resources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.,