About the Role
We're looking for experienced development economists to help shape how AI understands global and development economics. Your expertise will directly influence the accuracy, nuance, and real-world relevance of AI systems tackling some of the world's most complex economic questions — from poverty and inequality to growth and international development.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your knowledge makes a measurable impact.
- Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Review and evaluate AI-generated development economics content for accuracy, depth, and contextual nuance
- Assess AI reasoning on topics including economic growth, inequality, poverty reduction, and global development
- Provide structured, expert feedback to improve the quality of AI-generated explanations and analyses
- Apply your academic or real-world experience to validate economic scenarios and arguments
- Work independently and asynchronously to complete task-based assignments on your own schedule
Who You Are
- 3+ years of experience in development economics research, teaching, or applied work
- Strong understanding of global economic issues, development theory, and data interpretation
- Able to critically evaluate written economic reasoning and identify gaps or inaccuracies
- Comfortable working with structured review tasks and providing clear, actionable feedback
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Nice to Have
- Graduate degree in Economics or a related field
- Experience working in field research, NGOs, or international policy organizations
- Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — design your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI understands global development challenges
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension