Development Economist

Development Economist (AI Training)

About the Role

We're looking for development economists to help shape how AI understands global and development economics. Your expertise will directly influence how AI systems reason about growth, inequality, poverty, and international development — making a real 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 development economics questions, explanations, and analyses for accuracy and depth
• Assess AI reasoning on topics including economic growth, inequality, poverty reduction, and global development policy
• Provide structured, expert feedback to improve the quality and contextual nuance of AI outputs
• Apply your real-world or academic experience to validate economic scenarios and case studies
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience teaching, researching, or working in development economics
• Strong understanding of global economic issues, development frameworks, and data interpretation
• Able to critically evaluate economic reasoning and communicate feedback clearly in writing
• Comfortable working with structured review tasks and guidelines
• Self-motivated and reliable when working remotely

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 or content evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI understands the world's most pressing economic challenges
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension