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Development Economist

Job in 400001, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Listing for: alignerr
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Economics, Research Analyst, Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 next-generation AI systems reason about growth, inequality, poverty, and international policy — making a real impact on one of the most consequential applications of AI today.

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 development economics questions, answers, and explanations used in model training
Assess the quality and accuracy of AI reasoning on topics such as economic growth, inequality, poverty reduction, and global development
Provide clear, structured feedback to improve the factual accuracy and contextual nuance of AI outputs
Apply your academic or real-world experience to validate complex economic scenarios and policy discussions
Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments that fit your schedule

Who You Are

3+ years of experience researching or teaching development economics
Strong command of global economic issues, data interpretation, and development theory
Able to critically evaluate written economic reasoning and identify errors or gaps in logic
Comfortable working independently within structured review frameworks
Reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

Nice to Have

Graduate degree in Economics or a closely related field
Experience in field research, NGO work, or international economic policy
Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation, or data annotation workflows

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top 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
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