Political Science Specialist – Remote Up to $125/hr
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: Geopolitical Expert
Type: Contract Compensation: $105–$125/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics.
- Document reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks.
- Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open-source intelligence.
- Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs.
- Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.
- Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus).
- Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.
- Excellent written communication and research skills.
- Familiarity with current global events and international affairs.
Compensation & Legal
- Independent contractor
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
- Complete a brief form.
- We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.
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. ,
Political Science Specialist – Remote Up to $125/hr
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: Geopolitical Expert
Type: Contract Compensation: $105–$125/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics.
- Document reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks.
- Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open-source intelligence.
- Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs.
- Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.
- Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus).
- Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.
- Excellent written communication and research skills.
- Familiarity with current global events and international affairs.
Compensation & Legal
- Independent contractor
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
- Complete a brief form.
- We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.
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. ,