About the role
About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Political Analyst
Type: Contract Compensation: $42–$60/hour Commitment: 20–30 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Collaborate with AI researchers to train, evaluate, and refine AI models focused on political analysis, international relations, and policy interpretation.
- Assess model outputs for accuracy, neutrality, and contextual understanding of political systems, ideologies, and global events.
- Provide expert feedback on how AI models interpret political processes, governmental structures, and cross-border dynamics.
- Design and review scenario-based evaluations to test the model’s understanding of diplomacy, elections, conflict, and policy outcomes.
- Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4-hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to discuss evaluations, share domain insights, and help improve AI interpretive depth.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Advanced degree or strong professional background in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or Area Studies.
- Deep understanding of political theory, comparative politics, governance systems, and global policy frameworks.
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods used in political research.
- Experience in policy analysis, risk assessment, or international relations is a strong plus.
- Excellent analytical writing and reasoning skills, with the ability to critique arguments and narratives.
- Commitment of 20–30 hours per week, including required synchronous collaboration sessions.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,
About the role
About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Political Analyst
Type: Contract Compensation: $42–$60/hour Commitment: 20–30 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Collaborate with AI researchers to train, evaluate, and refine AI models focused on political analysis, international relations, and policy interpretation.
- Assess model outputs for accuracy, neutrality, and contextual understanding of political systems, ideologies, and global events.
- Provide expert feedback on how AI models interpret political processes, governmental structures, and cross-border dynamics.
- Design and review scenario-based evaluations to test the model’s understanding of diplomacy, elections, conflict, and policy outcomes.
- Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4-hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to discuss evaluations, share domain insights, and help improve AI interpretive depth.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Advanced degree or strong professional background in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or Area Studies.
- Deep understanding of political theory, comparative politics, governance systems, and global policy frameworks.
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods used in political research.
- Experience in policy analysis, risk assessment, or international relations is a strong plus.
- Excellent analytical writing and reasoning skills, with the ability to critique arguments and narratives.
- Commitment of 20–30 hours per week, including required synchronous collaboration sessions.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,