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Development Economist

Alignerr · Phoenix, AZ · Today
RemoteRemoteFinanceContract

What You'll Do

  • Review and evaluate AI-generated development economics questions, answers, and explanations used in model training
  • Audit the quality of economic reasoning related to growth theory, inequality, poverty, and global development
  • Identify factual errors, logical gaps, and contextual inaccuracies in AI outputs
  • Provide clear, structured feedback to improve the depth, accuracy, and nuance of AI-generated content
  • Apply your academic or real-world experience to validate economic scenarios and policy discussions
  • Work independently and asynchronously — no meetings, no fixed hours

Who You Are

  • 3+ years of experience in development economics — through research, teaching, or applied work
  • Strong grasp of global economic issues, development theory, and quantitative data interpretation
  • Ability to critically evaluate written economic reasoning and identify where it falls short
  • Clear and concise communicator who can articulate complex feedback in structured formats
  • Self-directed and reliable — comfortable managing your own time across task-based assignments

Nice to Have

  • Graduate degree in Economics or a closely related field
  • Experience working in the field, with NGOs, or in international policy settings
  • Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation, or data annotation workflows

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