Political Science Advisor – Remote $125/hr

Mercor; Lacaussade; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading AI talent firm is seeking a Geopolitical Expert to produce forecasts on geopolitical events and assess developments through open-source intelligence. The ideal candidate will have a background in political science or international relations and excel in synthesizing complex information into structured insights. This remote contract role offers competitive compensation, with a commitment of 10–20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus).

Responsabilités

• Produce 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.

Connaissances

Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights

Excellent written communication and research skills

Familiarity with current global events and international affairs

Formation

Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields

Description du poste

About The Job

Mercor 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 Expert

Type d’emploi

Contract

Compensation

$105–$125/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Produce 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor

Application 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 & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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