Political Analyst - Fully Remote

Mercor is seeking deeply curious and critical thinkers to serve as Political Bias Experts for a cutting-edge AI research lab. You’ll work on one of the most intellectually rigorous challenges in AI alignment: helping models reason clearly and fairly about politically sensitive, socially complex, and ideologically charged topics.

This role is ideal for individuals who blend strong evidence-based reasoning with the courage to challenge social orthodoxy — those who, like Galileo, can stand by clear evidence even when it defies prevailing consensus.

Job Details

Bias & Reasoning Analysis:

• Evaluate and critique political reasoning produced by AI models, identifying both overt and subtle forms of bias or ideological assumptions.
• Guide the development of politically neutral, robust frameworks for addressing controversial or culturally sensitive issues.
• Offer structured feedback on AI outputs to help align them with evidence-based, critical analysis — not social popularity.
• Collaborate with researchers to help models reason clearly across political spectrums without slipping into dogma or relativism.
  
  

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applicants from diverse intellectual traditions, particularly those who can demonstrate a track record of independent thought and rigorous analysis. Ideal candidates might include:

• Contrarian intellectuals with the courage and clarity to speak truths that defy groupthink, especially when backed by data, history, or rigorous reasoning
• PhDs in social sciences (e.g., political science, sociology, anthropology, history, philosophy)
• Historians, anthropologists, or scholars who’ve studied political systems, cultural ideologies, or historical propaganda
• Independent writers or thinkers with demonstrated ability to dissect bias and present nuanced, evidence-based arguments
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Mastery of critical thinking, logical reasoning, and source evaluation
• Comfort operating in controversial or ideologically diverse contexts
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively
• Intellectual integrity — someone who prioritizes truth over trend
  
  

Additional Details

• This is a remote role
• Flexible commitment: expect ~20–30 hours per week
• Structured project environment with clear deliverables and collaborative feedback
• Pay is negotiable for exceptional candidates
  
  

Application Process

• Submit a resume, CV, or portfolio of relevant writing or research. Complete a short evaluative writing excercise.
• If selected, you’ll be contacted to schedule a chat with the hiring team