Political Science Research Associate

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

Résumé du poste

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Geopolitical Expert to produce forecasts on geopolitical events. The ideal candidate should have a background in political science and demonstrated forecasting experience. Strong written communication and research skills are essential. This is a remote independent contractor position offering $105–$125/hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation.
• Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.
• Excellent written communication and research skills.

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

Written communication

Research skills

Synthesis of complex information

Familiarity with global events

Formation

Background in political science 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

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

Must-Have

• 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

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