Research Economist | Upto $60/hr Hourly
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: Expert Evaluator
Type: Part-time Compensation: $40–$60/hour Commitment: 20–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity in the Government / Public Policy domain.
- Assess insights derived from census data, economic indicators, and public finance reports.
- Verify statistical tables, budget figures, and policy metrics using reputable public and government sources.
- Identify inconsistencies in policy analysis, electoral data interpretation, and fiscal reporting.
- Work independently and asynchronously to complete evaluations within deadlines.
- Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks.
Qualifications Must-Have
- 2–3 years of professional experience in public policy analysis, government research, economic analysis, or related roles.
- Experience working with census datasets, demographic reports, or population statistics.
- Familiarity with economic indicators such as GDP, inflation, employment data, and fiscal trends.
- Experience in analyzing voting statistics, electoral data, or public opinion research.
- Hands-on exposure to government budget allocations, public expenditure reports, or fiscal policy analysis.
- Experience interpreting policy impact metrics and outcome-based performance indicators.
- Experience sourcing and validating public datasets, statistical tables, and government reports from credible sources.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Comfort working independently and asynchronously.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
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. ,
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Research Economist | Upto $60/hr Hourly
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: Expert Evaluator
Type: Part-time Compensation: $40–$60/hour Commitment: 20–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity in the Government / Public Policy domain.
- Assess insights derived from census data, economic indicators, and public finance reports.
- Verify statistical tables, budget figures, and policy metrics using reputable public and government sources.
- Identify inconsistencies in policy analysis, electoral data interpretation, and fiscal reporting.
- Work independently and asynchronously to complete evaluations within deadlines.
- Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks.
Qualifications Must-Have
- 2–3 years of professional experience in public policy analysis, government research, economic analysis, or related roles.
- Experience working with census datasets, demographic reports, or population statistics.
- Familiarity with economic indicators such as GDP, inflation, employment data, and fiscal trends.
- Experience in analyzing voting statistics, electoral data, or public opinion research.
- Hands-on exposure to government budget allocations, public expenditure reports, or fiscal policy analysis.
- Experience interpreting policy impact metrics and outcome-based performance indicators.
- Experience sourcing and validating public datasets, statistical tables, and government reports from credible sources.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Comfort working independently and asynchronously.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
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. ,