Freelance Geopolitical & Event Forecasting Experts at AI Startup

**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.