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Behavioral Economist Expert
Remote (Global)
$60 – $100/hr
May 15, 2026
Job description
AfterQuery is seeking Behavioral Economist Experts to create and refine behavioral economics challenges used for training advanced AI models.
This remote and flexible role focuses on designing and evaluating scenarios that test AI systems on complex behavioral economics concepts and real-world decision-making patterns.
Contributors will help improve AI understanding of:
- Cognitive biases
- Choice architecture
- Prospect theory
- Behavioral interventions
- Experimental design
- Human decision-making behavior
Your expertise will help bridge rigorous behavioral science research with next-generation AI systems and applications.
Why Apply
Competitive Compensation
Earn strong hourly compensation for specialized behavioral economics expertise.
Innovative Impact
Work with a YC-backed AI research company developing advanced behavioral science datasets and AI evaluation systems.
Flexible Engagement
Participate in remote asynchronous projects while integrating behavioral economics expertise into frontier AI initiatives.
Responsibilities
Develop behavioral economics questions, tasks, and case studies covering:
- Cognitive biases
- Heuristics
- Prospect theory
- Loss aversion
- Framing effects
- Choice architecture
- Nudge design
- Experimental design
Evaluate and validate AI-generated responses for:
- Accuracy
- Research alignment
- Behavioral science rigor
Provide detailed feedback to improve AI reasoning and decision-making capabilities
Collaborate with:
- Behavioral science experts
- Researchers
- Technical teams
to refine challenge difficulty and educational value.
Required Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in:
- Economics
- Behavioral Economics
- Psychology
- Related quantitative field
Proven experience in:
- Behavioral economics research
- Experimental design
- Applied behavioral science
Strong understanding of:
- Behavioral theory
- Empirical methods
- Human decision-making research
Strong:
- Analytical thinking
- Research skills
- Communication abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Multiple years of behavioral economics experience across areas such as:
- Academic research
- Policy design
- Consulting
- Product design
Experience with:
- Behavioral science publications
- Experimental studies
- Behavioral interventions
- A/B testing
Familiarity with:
- AI systems
- Technology-driven behavioral applications
- AI-assisted research workflows
About AfterQuery
AfterQuery is a research lab exploring the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation.
The company is backed by investors including:
- Y Combinator
- Box Group
AfterQuery supports leading AI labs through advanced AI training and evaluation initiatives.
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