Economics Expert (PhD)

This is a Economics Expert (PhD) role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia== Mercor ==Role Seniority - mid level, junior More About The Economics Expert (PhD) Role At Mercor NOTE: Hatch is supporting Mercor in hiring for this position, but Mercor remains the owner of the role and hiring process Mercor is hiring experienced Economics professionals to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across microeconomics, macroeconomics, game theory, econometrics, and behavioral economics. Key Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in the field of economics across various subdomains such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, game theory, econometrics, and behavioral economics
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, logical consistency, and domain relevance
• Provide clear written feedback on economics problem sets and solutions
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance
• Ensure academic rigor and precision in all economics content used to train or evaluate AI systems

Ideal Qualifications

• PhD in Economics from a top university
• 2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, professor) or work experience
• Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of economics
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plus

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65–$90 USD/hr)
• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

• Upload your resume and application form
• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
• Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver economics-specific output

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. 🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢 Key Responsibilities

• 🧩 Creating and assessing complex problems in economics
• ✅ Evaluating AI-generated responses
• 🤝 Collaborating with AI researchers and engineers

Key Strengths

• 📊 Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of economics
• 🗣️ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• 🔍 Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• 📚 Prior teaching, research, or publication experience

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.