Urban Planner

Mercor, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor, Inc. is seeking an Urban Planner to enhance AI model capabilities through expert insights in urban and regional economics. The role involves crafting questions, evaluating responses, and a commitment of 20-40 flexible hours per week. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and experience in city growth and housing markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of research or academic experience in city growth, housing markets.
• Strong analytical skills in designing experiments and interpreting data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Craft questions and evaluate model responses for AI enhancement.
• Provide nuanced feedback on complex scientific problems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Economics or Finance

Job description

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Mercor is seeking individuals with industry or research experience in Urban and Regional Economics for a project with a leading AI research lab. The work involves crafting questions, evaluating model responses, and solving problems in your area of expertise to enhance the AI model's capabilities across various domains.

Job requirements

• At least 3+ years of research or academic experience in city growth, housing markets, agglomeration, and regional inequality.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in designing experiments, evaluating scientific claims, and interpreting complex data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to provide nuanced feedback on complex scientific problems.
• PhD in Economics or Finance, specializing in urban and regional economics.

More details about the role

• The project duration is estimated to be 2-4 weeks, with potential extension.
• Expected commitment is 20-40 hours per week with fully flexible hours.
• The application process involves uploading your resume, completing a 15-minute interview, and awaiting feedback.

About Mercor

• Based in San Francisco, CA.
• Specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs.
• Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Software Development and Education

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