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Mindrift · 2 days ago

Freelance Economist - AI Trainer

United States

Part-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$0/hr - $73/hr

3+ years exp

Mindrift is a company that connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators, aiming to unlock the potential of Generative AI. They are seeking a Freelance Economist - AI Trainer to create complex tasks for AI agents, leveraging real-world expertise and critical thinking skills.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Create complex, realistic tasks that push frontier AI agents to their limits

Build a detailed version with objective scoring, then write an ambiguous version intended to train the agent to succeed with less hand-holding

Improve the AI tools you'll eventually use yourself

Contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule

Qualification

EconomicsAnalytical thinkingAI-generated contentCross-functional projectsPrompt engineeringClear writingEnglish proficiencyCreativityAttention to detail

Required

Final-year undergraduate students majoring in Economics, or postgraduate students, including Bachelor's, Master's or PhD, with a major in Economics or a closely related fields, from an accredited or reputable university with a strong academic record (GPA 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale)

Minimum of 3 years of professional industry experience in economics, or closely related fields, such as economic analysis, research, or consulting

Ability to write clearly and professionally, including explaining complex tasks in simple, structured language

Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources and turn it into accurate, coherent outputs

Creativity in designing realistic and engaging examples, cases, or workflows based on your domain knowledge

Excellent analytical thinking: can reason about complex systems, scenarios, and logical implications

Exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI-generated content

Strong attention to detail: can spot contradictions, ambiguities, and vague requirements

Some understanding of how scoring or evaluation works in agent testing (precision, coverage, etc.)

Proven ability to use English fluently in professional settings, written and verbal (C1/C2 level)

Access to a laptop, stable internet connection, and sufficient availability to engage with project tasks

Motivation to work with challenging, complex, but well-defined guidelines, learn new methods, and strengthen domain-specific skills

Preferred

Experience in cross-functional, applied, or international projects is an advantage, particularly where expertise has been applied in real-world or consulting contexts