Economics Research Expert

Mercor; India; Remote; INR 19,403,000 - 25,870,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Economics Research Expert for fully remote, hourly engagement. You will lead economics research tasks for AI model training, partnering with leading researchers to deliver high-quality insights. The role requires a PhD in Economics and at least two years of research experience with top institutions.

The work is an independent contractor, remote, with weekly payments. Candidates should be able to commit roughly 10 hours per week for a minimum four weeks and may participate in

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics is required.
• At least 2 years of economics research experience with top institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead economics research projects for AI model training.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and labs.
• Provide rigorous economic insights to improve models.

Skills

Economics research

Academic research

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

Economics Research Expert

Company: Mercor

Compensation: $150-$200 per hour

Commitment: Hourly contract

Location: Remote

Referral Reward: Earn up to $1,000 per successful referral. Referral Link: https://t.mercor.com/RiYNi

You are a great fit if you

• Have at least 2 years of experience working for top institutions, leading economics research (e.g. World Bank, IMF, Fed, Graduate Schools)
• PhD in Economics

More details about the role

• You must be able to commit at least 10 hours per week for this role
• This is a minimum four week engagement
• Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with Mercor

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

You will be engaged as an independent contractor. This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule. Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance. Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.

Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.