What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economics Researcher position at Outlier?
*About Outlier*
Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.
*We are looking for advanced Economics experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:*
Payment
Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.
Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.
*We are looking for advanced Economics experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:*
- *Evaluate AI-generated content* for factual accuracy and relevance in Economics.
- *Develop and answer Economics-related questions* to refine AI understanding.
- *Assess and rank AI responses* based on scientific rigor.
- *Education:* Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Economics or a related field (can be currently enrolled)
- *Research Experience:* Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions
- *English Proficiency:* Ability to read and write with minimal errors
- *Bonus Skills:* AI model training experience is not required but helpful
Payment
- Currently, pay rates for core project work by *Economics *experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD but varies based on your geographic location (see note below)
- Opportunities for *higher-paying research projects* based on performance.
Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.
Salary : $30 - $50
