International Relations Advisor | $60/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: Political Analyst Type: Contract Compensation: $42–$60/hour Commitment: 20–30 hours/week Role Responsibilities Collaborate with AI researchers to train, evaluate, and refine AI models focused on political analysis, international relations, and policy interpretation.Assess model outputs for accuracy, neutrality, and contextual understanding of political systems, ideologies, and global events.Provide expert feedback on how AI models interpret political processes, governmental structures, and cross-border dynamics.Design and review scenario-based evaluations to test the model’s understanding of diplomacy, elections, conflict, and policy outcomes.Participate in synchronous collaboration sessions (4-hour windows, 2–3 times per week) to discuss evaluations, share domain insights, and help improve AI interpretive depth. Qualifications Must-Have Advanced degree or strong professional background in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or Area Studies.Deep understanding of political theory, comparative politics, governance systems, and global policy frameworks.Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods used in political research.Experience in policy analysis, risk assessment, or international relations is a strong plus.Excellent analytical writing and reasoning skills, with the ability to critique arguments and narratives.Commitment of 20–30 hours per week, including required synchronous collaboration sessions. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor 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. ,