Economics Expert (PhD) | $80-$90/hr Remote
Overview
Your PhD in economics can shape how AI systems interpret and reason about economic principles. micro1 is bringing in PhD-level economists to generate detailed, high-quality answers for an AI training initiative. You do not need any machine learning background. The role is fully remote and pays per completed task. Your core output includes golden responses that serve as quality benchmarks for model developers.
What You'll Do7
- 1Write thorough, well-reasoned answers to advanced economics prompts, keeping explanations clear and useful for learners.
- 2Review economics queries, datasets, and solution proposals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with accepted research methods.
- 3Build explanations and justifications that work across economic concepts, from intro-level ideas to specialized subjects.
- 4Coordinate with annotation leads and project managers to tighten task definitions and keep deliverables aligned.
- 5Draft golden reference responses that model trainers use as scoring benchmarks for future outputs.
- 6Document the context and reasoning behind each response so model developers can trace how answers were built.
- 7Join remote meetings and workshops to refine project goals and keep contributor expectations consistent.
Requirements7
- 1Earned a PhD in economics or a closely tied field, with demonstrated depth in core theory and specialized areas.
- 2Exceptional written and spoken communication, including the ability to explain economics to non-specialists.
- 3A record of producing, reviewing, or publishing economics content such as journal articles, research reports, or university curriculum.
- 4Solid grounding across several sub-disciplines, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, behavioral, labor, or international economics.
- 5High attention to detail and a strong preference for methodological correctness and analytical rigor.
- 6Prior exposure to AI, data annotation, or digital content work is helpful but not necessary.
- 7Comfort working independently on a remote contract with weekly submission expectations.
Who Should Apply
This role fits an economist who genuinely enjoys writing and explaining, not someone who only wants to do pure research. Candidates who thrive here can translate dense theory into readable, accurate prose and can commit to a regular weekly output of tasks. Less suited are people without a doctorate or those who treat deadlines as optional. Applications often miss the mark when they fail to show any examples of economics writing or when they underestimate the project's minimum task requirements. Show your writing chops early and you will stand out.
Salary Insight
Compensation runs $80 to $90 per hour equivalent, but micro1 structures it as output-based pay per completed task. Your total income depends on the per-task rate and the weekly volume you can deliver while keeping quality high. The project requires a minimum number of weekly submissions, so confirm the current thresholds before you accept.
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Attach a one-page economics writing sample that shows how you would explain a concept to a curious non-specialist. If possible, use one micro and one macro example, and list any published research or curriculum you have authored.
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