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Economics PhD Subject Matter Expert

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Economics PhD Experts - Remote, Part-Time Contract

Mercor is seeking Economics PhDs for a fully remote project with a leading global AI lab. This is a flexible, asynchronous contract role where you'll apply your domain expertise to help create high-quality data that will drive future AI innovations.

About the Role

  • Position: Economics Subject Matter Expert (PhD)
  • Commitment: ~20 hours/week initially, with potential extension to 40 hours/week
  • Duration: Minimum 1-2 months, ongoing with rolling applications
  • Work Setup: 100% remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere at your own pace
  • Pay Rate: $70-$90/hour

Requirements

  • PhD in Economics from a top university in the US, UK, Canada, or Europe
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Comfortable with flexible, self-managed work schedules

Process & Payment

  • Short screening via AI interview and written form (~20-30 minutes)
  • Paid weekly as an hourly contractor through Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor connects experts with top-tier AI research labs worldwide. Based in San Francisco, Mercor is backed by notable investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

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If you’re interested in leveraging your Economics expertise to advance AI technologies in a completely remote and flexible contract role, please apply here:

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