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.
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: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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Requirements
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.
Additional Instructions
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.
