Economics Expert (PhD)

ESRhealthcare and EXEC STAFF RECRUITERS • San Diego, CA

8d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an Economics Expert with a PhD to produce precise, comprehensive, and well-articulated responses to advanced economics prompts. The role focuses on clarity, depth, and educational value. Responsibilities include reviewing and validating economics data, queries, and proposed solutions, developing robust explanations for a spectrum of economics concepts, and collaborating with annotation leads and project managers to refine project requirements. The expert will create "golden responses" for AI model training, document the context and rationale behind each response, and participate in remote discussions and workshops.

Requirements

• PhD in Economics or a closely related field with proven expertise in both core and specialized areas of economics.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex economics concepts with precision and clarity, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, or publishing scientific, technical, or educational economics materials (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, research reports, curriculum).
• Broad familiarity with multiple economics sub-disciplines (such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, behavioral economics, labor, or international economics), and adaptability in tailoring explanations for varied audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with a dedication to analytical rigor and methodological accuracy.
• Proven collaboration skills, especially in remote or cross-functional project environments.

Nice To Haves

• Background in AI, data annotation, or digital content projects is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Produce precise, comprehensive, and well-articulated responses to advanced economics prompts, focusing on clarity, depth, and educational value.
• Review and validate economics data, queries, and proposed solutions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current methodologies.
• Develop robust explanations and justifications across a spectrum of economics concepts, from foundational principles to specialized topics.
• Collaborate with annotation leads and project managers to refine project requirements, ensuring delivery of top-quality content for AI model advancement.
• Create "golden responses" that serve as benchmarks for model training, setting high standards for future outputs.
• Document the context and rationale behind each response to enhance model interpretability and support further annotation efforts.
• Participate in remote discussions and workshops to clarify strategic objectives and foster cohesive contributor alignment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree