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Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

$35-70/hrRemoteFreelanceSTEM

About the Role

We're looking for experienced public policy economists to help shape how AI understands and communicates economics. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated policy analysis — from regulatory frameworks to welfare programs — making a real-world impact on one of the most consequential technologies of our time.

  • Organization: Alignerr
  • Type: Hourly Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Commitment: Flexible, asynchronous

What You'll Do

  • Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy and applied economics content for accuracy, rigor, and real-world relevance
  • Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare policy, and public programs
  • Identify errors in logic, methodology, or economic interpretation
  • Provide structured, detailed written feedback to improve AI output quality
  • Validate scenarios, conclusions, and policy recommendations using your applied economics experience
  • Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

  • 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a related field
  • Strong command of policy analysis, cost-benefit reasoning, and economic tradeoffs
  • Able to critically assess written economic arguments and provide clear, actionable feedback
  • Comfortable producing detailed written evaluations with precision and consistency
  • Self-directed and reliable when working on independent, deadline-driven tasks

Nice to Have

  • Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
  • Professional background in government, think tanks, academia, or policy research organizations
  • Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation workflows, or research quality assessment

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
  • Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
  • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
  • Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI reasons about policy and economics
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension