Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

Alignerr Corp.; Cape Town; Teletrabalho; ZAR 344 000 - 482 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Autonomy

Variety

Global collaboration

Resumo da oferta

Alignerr is seeking economists with public policy expertise to help shape how AI understands and communicates applied economics. You will review and evaluate AI-generated policy analyses covering regulation, welfare programs, and tradeoffs to ensure rigor and real-world relevance.

This is a fully remote, hourly contract offering flexible hours (10–40 hours/week). You will provide detailed written feedback and validate scenarios, working independently on task-based assignments.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience in public economics, applied economics, or economic policy.
• Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoff evaluation.
• Able to critically assess written economic arguments and recommendations.
• Comfortable providing clear, detailed written feedback.
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently.

Responsabilidades

• Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy analysis and applied economics content.
• Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare, taxation, and public programs.
• Identify logical errors, unsupported conclusions, and gaps in economic argumentation.
• Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance.
• Validate policy scenarios and economic conclusions using your applied expertise.
• Work independently and asynchronously to complete task-based assignments.

Conhecimentos

Public economics

Policy analysis

Economic tradeoffs

Critical thinking

Written feedback

Independent work

Formação académica

Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We're looking for economists with public policy expertise to help shape how AI understands and communicates applied economics. Your knowledge of regulation, welfare programs, and economic tradeoffs will directly influence the quality and rigor of next-generation AI systems.

About The Role

We're looking for economists with public policy expertise to help shape how AI understands and communicates applied economics. Your knowledge of regulation, welfare programs, and economic tradeoffs will directly influence the quality and rigor of next-generation AI systems.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role — work on your own schedule while contributing to cutting-edge AI development.

• Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
• Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy analysis and applied economics content
• Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare, taxation, and public programs
• Identify logical errors, unsupported conclusions, and gaps in economic argumentation
• Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance
• Validate policy scenarios and economic conclusions using your applied expertise
• Work independently and asynchronously to complete task-based assignments

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience in public economics, applied economics, or economic policy
• Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoff evaluation
• Able to critically assess written economic arguments and recommendations
• Comfortable providing clear, detailed written feedback
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
• Professional experience in government agencies, think tanks, or policy research institutions
• Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Apply your economics expertise to a domain that's actively shaping the future
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension