Political Research Analyst

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$42.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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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)

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Research

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