2026 PhD Associate - United States

Econic Partners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Econic Partners seeks PhD Associates for Summer 2027 across all US offices. Candidates must have completed or will complete a PhD by summer 2027, and will analyze complex data, supervise junior staff, and contribute to client deliverables using STATA, SAS, R, and Python.

Responsibilities include supervising research, producing analyses and visualizations, and assisting with expert testimony and case teamwork. Competitive benefits and a signing bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or will complete PhD by summer 2027.
• Experience analyzing complex data across multiple tools is required.
• Ability to supervise and direct junior staff and research teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex economic data using STATA, SAS, R, Python and other coding languages.
• Supervise and direct research staff in data gathering and processing.
• Oversee production of tables, graphs and visual representations of results.
• Assist with development and implementation of econometric analyses and client deliverables.
• Conduct and supervise qualitative research for client engagements.
• Review information and documents related to case materials and assist with expert testimony prep.

Education

PhD degree (completed or near completion)

Tools

STATA

SAS

R

Python

Job description

## 2026 PhD Associate - United StatesApply: Washington DC: Los Angeles, CA: Boston, MA: Chicago, IL: Oakland, CA: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR1055# **Job Description:**# **Company Overview:** Econic Partners is a premier economic consulting firm specializing in competition economics, regulatory analysis, and strategic advisory services. Our team of experts provides data-driven insights to law firms, corporations, and government agencies.**Job Overview:** Econic Partners is hiring PhD Associates to join us during the Summer of 2027 for **all US office locations**. **We are seeking candidates who have either completed or will complete their PhD by the summer of 2027.**Associates analyze complex data; conduct qualitative research; provide direction to junior staff; and assist with the preparation of client-deliverable workproduct. Associates are responsible for:* Analyzing complex economic data using a variety of tools, including STATA, SAS, R, Python, and other coding languages.* Supervising and directing research staff with respect to gathering and processing data and information.* Supervising the production of tables, graphs, and other visual representations of analytical results.* Assisting with the development and implementation of a variety of analyses, including using software packages to conduct econometric and other statistical analyses.* Conducting and supervising the execution of qualitative research assignments related to economic and industry-specific issues relevant to on-going client engagements.* Reviewing and identifying relevant information with respect to documents and other case-specific materials.* Assisting with the preparation of expert testimony and other client-deliverable workproduct.* Directing the execution of audits and ensuring the accuracy of analyses and workproduct.* Participating in internal and external meetings as requested and appropriate.* Assisting with the management of case teams and junior staff.* Communicating with clients as appropriate and directed.* Contributing to the professional development of Research Analysts.To Apply:Candidates must submit the following **(Please upload all these documents to the Resume portal):*** Cover Letter* CV/Resume* Transcript* Job Market PaperAdditionally, candidates must submit three letters of recommendation. Letters can be emailed to [e-mail] deadline to apply for this role is November 18, 2026.*The salary for the PhD Associate role is $250,000. Associates are also eligible for a signing bonus and a year-end discretionary bonus, which are determined based on a variety of factors. Econic Partners also offers a competitive suite of benefits.*