Macroeconomist, Part-Time AI Economic Research - Remote (United States)

Overview

• Compensation: $50–$70 per hour (independent contractor)
• Work Schedule: Part-time with a fully flexible schedule; no fixed shifts
• Work Location: 100% remote (United States)

This role involves helping build and evaluate AI systems using real macroeconomic expertise. You’ll create realistic research tasks, assess how well AI handles economic data and market questions, provide professional-style analysis, and identify where the AI falls short.

Responsibilities

• Create structured research tasks based on US economic releases, including GDP and inflation
• Evaluate how well AI analyzes employment data and historical data revisions
• Write expert analysis of Treasury yield curves and interest-rate movements
• Explain where AI misinterprets FOMC statements and monetary policy expectations

Requirements

• Professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Macroeconomic research
  • Economic strategy
  • Monetary policy
  • Fixed income research
• Strong understanding of Federal Reserve policy and the main US economic indicators
• Familiarity with US economic data and markets, including:
  • Treasury yield curves
  • FOMC communications
  • Historical datasets and revisions
  • BEA and BLS releases

Preferred Qualifications

• No AI experience needed; expertise in the areas above is the focus. Training on the tools will be provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• $50–$70 per hour paid hourly as an independent contractor
• Fully remote with a flexible schedule

Location

• United States
• 100% remote