About this opportunity
Confidential lists this Economics PhD for AI Training opportunity in Warrington, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Overview
Apply advanced economics expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through accurate, well-reasoned training content, evaluations, and feedback. This remote contract role values domain knowledge, and prior AI experience is not required.
Key Responsibilities
Write precise, comprehensive responses to advanced economics prompts with clarity, depth, and educational value.
Review and validate economics data, questions, and proposed solutions for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current methodologies.
Develop explanations and justifications spanning foundational and specialized economics topics.
Create benchmark responses for model training and document the context and rationale behind responses to support interpretability and future annotation.
Collaborate remotely with annotation leads and project managers to refine requirements and deliver high-quality content.
Participate in remote discussions and workshops to clarify objectives and maintain contributor alignment.
Qualifications
PhD in Economics or a closely related field.
Expertise in core and specialized economics topics, including microeconomics and macroeconomics.
Strong written and verbal ability to explain complex economic concepts precisely and clearly.
Experience developing, reviewing, or publishing scientific, technical, or educational economics materials, such as peer-reviewed articles, research reports, or curriculum.
Familiarity with multiple sub-disciplines, such as econometrics, behavioral economics, labor economics, or international economics, and the ability to tailor explanations to different audiences.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical rigor, methodological accuracy, and remote collaboration skills.
Experience with AI, data annotation, or digital content projects is helpful but not required.
Work Terms
Remote contract engagement.
Compensation is task-based, with payment for work that meets project specifications. Completion time may vary based on experience and workflow.
Minimum submission requirements apply, including a minimum number of tasks submitted each week.
Selected candidates should be prepared to begin their first tasks within 24 to 48 hours after completing the required onboarding steps.
Compensation
$80 to $90 per hour advertised rate.
Application Process
Submit an application using an email address or Google sign-in, then complete the required onboarding if selected. Applying requires agreement to the applicable terms and privacy policies.
Who can apply
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