lightly agDenver, CO
Freelance Geopolitical & Event Forecasting Experts at AI Startup
Freelance Geopolitical & Event Forecasting Experts at AI Startup
Freelance Geopolitical & Event Forecasting Experts at AI Startup
lightly agDenver, CO
2 days ago
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Apply for this role →Lightly AG is an ETH and HSG spin-off pioneering in machine learning and computer vision. Backed by Y Combinator and top-tier investors, our technology is used by global leaders in autonomous driving, medical imaging, and visual inspection. With a small but sharp team in Zurich, we're looking for analytical and driven Geopolitical and Event Forecasting Professionals to help us evaluate AI-generated predictions about real-world events. Estimated project scope of approximately 15 hours/week. Tasks Evaluate AI-generated event forecasts by assessing the accuracy and quality of predictions covering elections, central bank decisions, policy announcements, and technology/regulatory events using a provided rubric. Project expected to begin early July.
Requirements: You're a strong candidate if you:
- Have at least 2-3 years of recent experience in political analysis, macroeconomics, geopolitical risk, or policy research
- Have experience producing or evaluating probabilistic forecasts - election modelling, policy impact assessments, or macro scenario analysis
- Are familiar with prediction markets (Polymarket, Metaculus) or superforecasting methodologies
- Are fluent in English (requirement)
- Have strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Communicate clearly and precisely
Benefits:
- Work directly with a YC-backed team on cutting-edge AI evaluation projects
- Competitive compensation tailored to experience and scope of work
- Send us your CV. If you've done political forecasting, macro analysis, or prediction market research before, we'd love to hear specific examples.
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