Economics PhD – Benchmark Specialist

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential AI research organization seeking an Economics PhD-level professional to develop sophisticated assessment materials. This is a remote contract role based in Germany, offering 10+ hours per week of flexible engagement.

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with leading technology companies to connect specialized researchers and subject-matter experts with contract opportunities. Candidates apply through our platform, complete a structured screening process, and are then presented to the client for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Author original economics and finance questions that test deep conceptual understanding rather than surface-level recall
• Ensure all questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined with complete problem statements
• Rate difficulty levels across Medium (introductory undergraduate), Hard (advanced undergraduate), and Expert (post-graduate and above)
• Develop one correct answer alongside nine plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives designed to challenge expert-level solvers
• Write detailed step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear intermediate steps in markdown format
• Provide 1–5 academic references per question from peer-reviewed journals and university repositories
• Perform verification tasks: identify and flag clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability issues while justifying editorial changes

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or doctoral candidate in Economics, Finance, or closely related quantitative field
• Master's degree may be considered for candidates with exceptional depth in specific subdomains
• Strong command of graduate-level economic theory, quantitative methods, and financial modeling
• Excellent written English with ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic research experience
• CFA or CPA certification
• Financial industry expertise

How We Work with You

Candidates submit applications through the Get A Job.ai platform. Our recruiting team conducts initial screenings and technical assessments to ensure alignment with client requirements. Qualified candidates are then presented to our client for their review and selection process.

Please do not attempt to contact the client organization directly. All communication and coordination flows through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional, structured hiring process.

The application process includes resume upload, an AI-based interview tailored to your background, and completion of our standard application form. This typically requires 20–30 minutes to complete.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: $77–$98 per hour (contract basis, 10+ hours per week)

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.