Geopolitics Forecaster (AI Research Project)

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.

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