Economics PhD - Benchmark Specialist

Mercor PhD Position
FieldEconomics & Finance
LocationToronto, Ontario
PostedAug 2026

About this position

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Applied Economics & Finance Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $77–$98/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10 hours/week Role Responsibilities Author original economics and finance questions that test deep conceptual understanding…