[Hiring] PhD Economist, AI Research Expert @Weekday AI

Role Description

We are seeking highly qualified Economics Research Experts with a PhD in Economics and strong experience working with reputed institutions, leading research organizations, or academic institutions. The selected candidates will contribute to an advanced AI research project in collaboration with a leading foundational AI model development lab.

In this role, you will leverage your expertise in economics, research methodologies, and analytical reasoning to support the development, evaluation, and improvement of next-generation AI models. Your contributions will help enhance the ability of AI systems to understand complex economic concepts, interpret research findings, and solve advanced economics-related problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of economics to support AI research and model evaluation initiatives.
• Analyze complex economic problems, theories, research papers, and real-world economic scenarios.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, logical consistency, analytical depth, and alignment with established economic principles.
• Assess the quality of economic reasoning, quantitative analysis, and research-based conclusions produced by AI models.
• Provide structured feedback to identify gaps, inaccuracies, and areas for improvement in AI-generated outputs.
• Contribute expert-level insights to improve the reasoning and problem-solving capabilities of foundational AI models.
• Work independently on assigned research tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics from a recognized and accredited university.
• At least 2 years of professional experience working with leading economics research institutions, reputed organizations, or top academic institutions.
• Experience with organizations such as:
• World Bank
• International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• Federal Reserve (Fed)
• Leading graduate schools and economics research institutions.
• Strong understanding of economic theories, research methodologies, and analytical frameworks.
• Excellent quantitative, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex economic concepts clearly and accurately.
• Prior experience in economic research, policy analysis, academic research, or applied economics is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Project Duration: Minimum 4 weeks.
• Weekly Commitment: At least 10 hours per week.
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote with flexible working hours.
• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor.
• Future Opportunities: High-quality contributions and successful project completion may increase opportunities for selection in future AI research projects.

Contract & Payment Terms

• Engagement will be on an independent contractor basis.
• The role is fully remote and can be completed according to your own schedule, subject to project deadlines and deliverables.
• Project timelines may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project requirements and individual performance.
• The engagement will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any current or former employer, client, or institution.
• Payments will be processed weekly through Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• H-1B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be accommodated for this opportunity.