Economics PhD - Benchmark Specialist

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ContractUSD 77–98 / hourlyPosted Sep 13, 2026

Source: Himalayas

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Category
Other
Employment type
Contract
Experience level
Senior
Job salary
USD 77–98 / hourly
Original employer: mercorSource ATS: HimalayasJob status: Active

Mercor is hiring an Economics PhD or doctoral candidate to act as a Benchmark Specialist for AI research labs, working remotely from Germany.

The successful candidate will be responsible for authoring original, high-level economics and finance questions along with detailed Chain-of-Thought solutions. The role requires providing expert-level validation of academic content and ensuring precision in problem-solving benchmarks for advanced AI models.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Location restricted to Germany
Hourly pay of 77–98 USD
Expert-level academic content creation
Contract position with flexible hours
Mentorship-driven AI research platform

What You’ll Bring

PhD or doctoral candidate in Economics, Finance, or a closely related field
Strong command of graduate-level economic theory
Proficient in quantitative methods and financial modeling
Excellent written English communication skills
Ability to create complex, unambiguous, self-contained academic problems

What You’ll Get

Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

Mercor connects creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by prominent investors including Benchmark and General Catalyst.

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