About the Role
We're looking for 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, trade, and international development.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role powered by Alignerr (by Labelbox), designed to fit around your existing schedule.
- Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
- Type: Hourly / Task-based 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 such as economic growth, poverty reduction, inequality, and global development policy
- Provide structured, expert feedback to improve the quality of AI training data
- Validate real-world and academic economic scenarios using your professional or research experience
- Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments — no meetings required
Who You Are
- 3+ years of experience in development economics through research, teaching, or applied work
- Strong command of global economic issues, data interpretation, and economic reasoning
- Able to critically evaluate written economic arguments and identify gaps or errors
- Comfortable working with structured review tasks and detailed guidelines
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to meet deadlines independently
Nice to Have
- Graduate degree in Economics or a related field
- Experience in field research, NGO work, or international economic policy
- Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation, or data annotation workflows
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
- Your economic expertise creates lasting impact on how AI models understand and communicate global development issues
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension