Description
This role is for one of our clients
A leading AI research program is seeking experts in geopolitics to contribute structured, data-backed predictions on global political developments. This project-based role involves working alongside top forecasters to help improve the strategic reasoning capabilities of next-generation AI systems.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Develop probabilistic forecasts on geopolitical events, international risks, and regional developments
- Provide clear, well-structured written reasoning with supporting sources and analytical frameworks
- Use open-source intelligence to assess political, military, and diplomatic situations
- Collaborate with other domain experts to cross-evaluate and refine forecasts
- Contribute to the design, quality standards, and evaluation of forecasting tasks
Ideal Qualifications
- Background in political science, international relations, intelligence studies, security studies, or related fields
- Prior experience in forecasting platforms or tournaments (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus) is preferred
- Ability to distill complex geopolitical information into structured insights
- Strong writing, analytical thinking, and research abilities
- Up-to-date knowledge of global affairs, international conflicts, and geopolitical trends
Project Details
- Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible work hours
- Time commitment: 10–20 hours per week
Compensation & Engagement
- Compensation range: $105–140 per hour (for U.S.-based contributors)
- Independent contractor role