Employment Type Project-Based Independent Contractor (Remote) Schedule This is an ad-hoc, project-based opportunity. Work is assigned based on client demand and project availability. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary from week to week.
Public Policy Economist (AI Training)
Job description
Public Policy Economist (AI Training)
About the Role
We're looking for experienced economists with a public policy background to help shape how AI understands and reasons about economic policy. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated analysis on regulation, welfare, and public programs — work that matters at a global scale.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your knowledge is the product. No commute. No rigid schedule. Just meaningful, intellectually engaging work on your terms.
- Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
- Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Review and evaluate AI-generated economic policy questions, scenarios, and explanations used in AI training
- Assess the accuracy and rigor of economic reasoning related to regulation, welfare programs, and public policy tradeoffs
- Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve the clarity, depth, and real-world relevance of AI outputs
- Apply your applied economics expertise to validate conclusions and flag flawed reasoning
- Work independently and asynchronously — on your schedule, at your pace
Who You Are
- 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a related field
- Strong grasp of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoff evaluation
- Able to critically assess written economic arguments and recommendations with precision
- Clear and effective written communicator — comfortable delivering structured feedback
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Nice to Have
- Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related discipline
- Professional background in government, think tanks, academic research, or policy consulting
- Familiarity with AI content evaluation or data annotation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs — your field expertise directly shapes how AI reasons about the world
- Fully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work from anywhere
- Freelance perks: autonomy, intellectual variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts
- Ongoing engagement potential — strong contributors are considered for contract extensions and new projects
- Be part of something meaningful — ensuring AI gets economics right has real-world consequences
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