Geopolitical Forecasting Analyst | $125/hr

Mercor
Part time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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