Description

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Position Details: Economics Expert (PhD or Advanced PhD Candidate)

Position: Physics Expert

Type: Contractor / Freelancer

Compensation: $50–$75/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a cutting-edge AI lab to provide high-quality data that enhances the performance of large language models.
  • Review and develop challenging questions and scenarios based on real-world economic theory and applications.
  • Contribute insights that bridge the gap between economics and artificial intelligence, focusing on research-driven tasks.
  • Work asynchronously and independently, with flexible hours to align with your schedule.
  • Provide written documentation and reports to detail your findings and problem sets.

Requirements

  • PhD in Economics (or currently in the latter half of a PhD) from a top-tier university
  • Note: A Master’s degree is acceptable if you have 2+ years of relevant research or work experience in economics or related fields.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Strong communication skills for articulating complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.