Economics PhD, Part-Time AI Evaluation - Remote (United States)

• $75 per hour

• 100% remote

• Part-time

• 20+ hours per week

Evaluate AI-generated economic content about theory, markets, institutions and evidence-based decision-making while helping improve how AI handles difficult economic questions.

AI training is the human work behind systems that generate and evaluate text, images, audio and code. People with economics expertise assess whether model responses are accurate, rigorous and useful, then provide feedback that helps improve the systems. This role applies advanced economic analysis to AI evaluation.

What you'll do

• Judge model-generated economic content for formal accuracy, analytical rigor and relevance.

• Apply economic theory, econometrics and applied economic analysis to difficult questions.

• Point out what model answers handle well, where they fall short and how they can improve.

• Examine markets, institutions and evidence-based decision-making.

Why this is worth your time

• Earn $75 an hour while applying economics expertise to AI evaluation.

• Work on model outputs about economic theory, markets, institutions and evidence-based decisions.

• Use formal analysis and clear feedback to help improve AI responses.

• Take on ongoing, project-based contract work and follow detailed project guidelines independently.

Who this is for

• A completed PhD or advanced PhD candidacy, typically in the third year or beyond with coursework completed, in Economics or a closely related field.

• Professional fluency in English.

• Deep knowledge in at least one area such as microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, econometrics, labor economics, industrial organization, public economics, international trade, development, behavioral, financial, health, environmental or urban economics.

• Strong analytical and research ability, experience evaluating complex economic problems formally and rigorously, and excellent written communication.

• A research record including peer-reviewed publications, working papers or conference presentations.

• Ability to work independently and follow detailed project guidelines.

• No AI experience needed.

Pay and details

• $75 per hour, paid hourly as an independent contractor.

• Part-time, project-based, ongoing contract work; 20+ hours per week.

• Fully remote, United States.

• Work is available as projects arise.

How to apply

1. Apply on OpenTrain with your resume: https://app.opentrain.ai/api/out/cmvmz5xlo000108l8tc2dewbl?ch=remotenetwork&sub=remotenetwork-cmvmz5xlo-us-2026-10

2. Complete your application on the hiring site.

Ready to apply your economics expertise to AI evaluation? Apply through OpenTrain.

About OpenTrain AI

OpenTrain AI connects experienced professionals with paid, part-time AI training work: shaping and improving the AI systems that companies are building right now.

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