Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for economists with public policy experience to help shape how AI understands and reasons about real-world policy challenges. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated economic analysis — from regulatory frameworks to welfare programs — making a tangible impact on one of the most important technologies of our time.

• 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 public policy questions, explanations, and economic analyses for accuracy and rigor
• Assess economic reasoning across areas including regulation, welfare policy, public programs, and fiscal policy
• Provide clear, structured feedback to improve the clarity, depth, and real-world relevance of AI outputs
• Apply your applied economics expertise to validate scenarios, arguments, and conclusions
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule — no meetings required
  
  

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public economics, applied economics, or a closely related field
• Strong grasp of policy analysis, cost-benefit reasoning, and economic tradeoffs
• Able to critically evaluate written economic arguments and policy recommendations
• Skilled at providing detailed, constructive written feedback
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based projects
  
  

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
• Professional experience in government agencies, think tanks, or policy research institutions
• Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs shaping the future of large language models
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with experts across the globe
• Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI reasons about economics and public policy
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension