Economic Research Specialist | 140/hr

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

• 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.

Qualifications
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.

Preferred

• Proven track record in prediction competitions (e.g., Metaculus, GJ Open).

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.

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