Economist for AI Model Training

Contribute your advanced expertise in economics to shape the future of AI systems. As an Economics Expert, you will play a pivotal role in a customer''s AI training initiative, providing high-quality, real-world input that influences how models learn, reason, and perform. This position allows you to leverage your domain knowledge without requiring prior experience in AI.

• Produce precise, comprehensive, and well-articulated responses to advanced economics prompts, emphasizing clarity, depth, and educational value.
• Review and validate economics data, queries, and proposed solutions to ensure accuracy and alignment with current methodologies.
• Develop robust explanations and justifications across a spectrum of economics concepts, from foundational principles to specialized topics.
• Collaborate with annotation leads and project managers to refine project requirements, ensuring the delivery of top-quality content for AI model advancement.
• Create "golden responses" that serve as benchmarks for model training, setting high standards for future outputs.
• Document the context and rationale behind each response to enhance model interpretability and support further annotation efforts.
• Participate in remote discussions and workshops to clarify strategic objectives and foster cohesive contributor alignment.

• PhD in Economics or a closely related field with proven expertise in both core and specialized areas of economics.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex economics concepts with precision and clarity, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, or publishing scientific, technical, or educational economics materials (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, research reports, curriculum).
• Broad familiarity with multiple economics sub-disciplines (such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, behavioral economics, labor, or international economics), and adaptability in tailoring explanations for varied audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with a dedication to analytical rigor and methodological accuracy.
• Background in AI, data annotation, or digital content projects is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Proven collaboration skills, especially in remote or cross-functional project environments.

Contractor position, fully remote.

$80 - $90 per hour.

Open to candidates with a PhD in Economics or a closely related field.