Political Science Specialist – Remote Up to $125/hr

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

Résumé du poste

A leading AI research firm is looking for a Geopolitical Expert, offering a remote position at a rate of $105–$125/hour. Candidates should have a background in political science or related fields, with excellent research and communication skills. The role involves producing structured forecasts and assessing global events. Commitment is 10–20 hours a week. Apply by submitting a resume and completing a brief form.

Qualifications

• Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.
• Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation.
• Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information.
• Excellent written communication and research skills.
• Familiarity with current global events.

Responsabilités

• Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events.
• Document reasoning clearly with cited sources.
• Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments.
• Collaborate with other expert forecasters.
• Support design and evaluation of forecasting tasks.

Connaissances

Political science background

International relations expertise

Security studies knowledge

Forecasting experience

Research skills

Written communication

Synthesis of complex information

Familiarity with global events

Description du poste

Mercor

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

• 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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