Economic Research Associate
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: Economic Forecasting Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $105–$140/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Must-Have
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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: Economic Forecasting Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $105–$140/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic and financial indicators.
- Document forecasting rationale with clear, structured reasoning.
- Analyze trends and data sources to inform high-quality predictions.
- Engage with other domain experts to calibrate and refine outputs.
- Provide feedback on forecast design and methodology.
Must-Have
- Demonstrated experience in economic forecasting, data science, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends and financial systems.
- Ability to clearly explain complex economic logic in writing.
- Detail-oriented and intellectually curious.
- Proven track record in prediction competitions (e.g., Metaculus, GJ Open).
- Independent contractor
- Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
- Complete a brief form.
- We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.
- 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]
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