Political Scientist

This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$105.00/hr – $125.00/hr

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D\’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position Details

• Position: Geopolitical Expert
• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $105–$125/hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics.
• Document reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks.
• Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open‑source intelligence.
• Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs.
• Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks.

Qualifications

• Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.
• Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus).
• Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.
• Excellent written communication and research skills.
• Familiarity with current global events and international affairs.

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor

Application Process (Takes 20–30 minutes to complete)

• Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
• Complete a brief form.
• We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.