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

Overview

• Compensation: $50–$70 per hour
• Schedule: Part-time; fully flexible (no fixed shifts)
• Work arrangement: 100% remote
• Location: United States
• Contract type: Paid hourly as an independent contractor

This role involves working with AI systems that are trained and tested using real expert analysis. The focus is on applying macroeconomic and financial-market expertise to create realistic research tasks, evaluate AI performance against authoritative data sources, and clearly document where and why AI responses fall short.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic research tasks using US economic releases and financial-market data
• Judge AI answers against BEA and BLS data, including historical revisions
• Write macroeconomic analysis a professional would produce, including Treasury yields and interest-rate movements
• Explain where AI misreads FOMC statements or monetary-policy expectations

Requirements

• Professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Macroeconomic research
  • Economic strategy
  • Monetary policy
  • Fixed income research
• Strong grasp of US economic data and Federal Reserve policy
• Familiarity with:
  • BEA and BLS releases
  • Treasury yield curves
  • FOMC communications
  • Revisions to historical economic data
• No AI experience needed; expertise is required, with training provided on the tools

Compensation & Benefits

• $50–$70 per hour, paid hourly as an independent contractor
• Fully remote with a fully flexible schedule (no commute)

Location

• United States
• 100% remote

Application Process

• Submit an application and upload your resume
• Complete a short application on the hiring platform
• If shortlisted, complete a short AI interview (most people hear back within days)