Applied Economics & Finance Benchmark Specialist | $77-$98/hr Remote
Overview
We’re looking for seasoned economists and finance experts to craft and review rigorous academic assessment content for an AI research effort. The role focuses on developing and validating multiple-choice questions across core economics and finance topics, evaluating answer quality, and helping set gold-standard benchmarks to push AI capabilities forward. You’ll work asynchronously from anywhere, contributing through two task tracks: authoring original questions or verifying and refining existing ones. The project spans domains like market microstructure, macroprudential policy, behavioral finance, urban economics, and tokenomics.
What You'll Do7
- 1Create original economics and finance questions that probe deep concepts rather than surface facts
- 2Ensure prompts are clear, self-contained, and fully specified with all needed information
- 3Assign a difficulty level to each item and categorize as Medium, Hard, or Expert
- 4Develop one correct answer plus nine plausible distractors to challenge advanced solvers
- 5Provide step-by-step solution reasoning in a concise, markdown-friendly format
- 6Include 1 to 5 scholarly references per question from reputable sources
- 7During verification tasks, highlight ambiguities or solvability issues and justify any edits
Requirements5
- 1PhD or doctoral candidate in Economics, Finance, or a closely related field
- 2Master’s degree considered for exceptional depth in a subfield
- 3Strong grasp of graduate-level economic theory, quantitative methods, and financial modeling
- 4Experience with academic research and, ideally, CFA/CPA credentials or financial industry exposure
- 5Excellent written English with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated economist or finance professional who thrives in scholarly work, can translate complex theories into clear assessment items, and can work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.
Salary Insight
Compensation ranges from $77.00 to $98.00 per hour for remote, hourly engagement.
Location
Required Skills
Application Tip
Prepare a concise portfolio of sample questions and a brief explanation of your solution approach to showcase your ability to craft rigorous, well-structured items.
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