About the Project Pareto.AI is a human data-collection platform connecting leading AI researchers with trusted industry experts to collaborate on AI alignment, safety, and training projects. We are partnering with a frontier AI lab to evaluate an AI models ability to replicate empirical economics research findings. What Youll Do Identify suitable causal economics papers with publicly available replication data Write prompts asking the AI model to replicate findings given a research question, dataset, codebook, and context Write rubrics to evaluate the AI models performance across each step of the empirical pipeline: Data cleaning Variable construction Specification choice Robustness judgment Who Were Looking For PhD in Economics (required) Hands-on experience with causal inference methods DiD, IV, RDD, RCT, natural experiments Familiarity with replication-friendly microdata NLSY, ACS, CPS, administrative data Proficient in STATA, R, or Python Strong understanding of empirical research workflow from raw data to published results Bonus: experience with AI/ML tools or interest in AI evaluation Ideal Background Active or former academic economist at a research university Published or working papers in applied microeconomics Fields: labor, health, development, public, environmental economics Why Join Contribute to cutting-edge AI safety and alignment research Flexible part-time remote work task-based engagement Collaborate with a global network of economists and AI researchers Competitive compensation per completed task Compensation - $100/hr USD Apply: To apply, submit your CV. We review every application personally no automated screening. If your background is a strong fit, youll receive a direct link to join the project and complete your application.
Job Title
Economist – Empirical Research Replication (AI Research Project)