Posted on 2026/01/23
Development Economist (AI Training)
Alignerr
Vancouver, BC
Full Description
About The Role
We’re seeking development economists to help improve AI systems trained on global and development economics.
• Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
• Location: Remote
• Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
• Compensation: $35-70 /hour
• Commitment: 10-40 hours/week
What You’ll Do
• Review development economics questions and explanations used in AI training.
• Assess reasoning related to growth, inequality, and global development.
• Provide structured feedback to improve accuracy and contextual nuance.
• Apply real-world or academic experience to validate scenarios.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
Who You Are
• 3+ years of experience teaching or researching development economics.
• Strong understanding of global economic issues and data interpretation.
• Able to evaluate written economic reasoning clearly and critically.
• Comfortable working with structured review tasks.
Nice to Have
• Graduate degree in Economics or related field.
• Field, NGO, or international policy experience.
• Familiarity with AI or content evaluation workflows.
Why Join Us
• Competitive pay and flexible remote work.
• Lead a team working on cutting-edge AI projects.
• Exposure to advanced LLMs and how they’re trained.
• Freelance perks: autonomy, flexibility, and global collaboration.
• Potential for contract extension.
Application Process (Takes 10-15 min)
• Submit your resume
• Complete a short screening
• Project matching and onboarding
PS: Our team reviews applications daily.
Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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