2026 PhD Associate - United States

Econic Partners US, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Year-end discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Econic Partners US, LLC is recruiting PhD Associates for Summer 2027 across the United States to join economic consulting teams.

You will analyze complex economic data with STATA, SAS, R and Python, supervise junior staff, and help prepare client deliverables and expert testimony.

The role offers a $250,000 salary plus signing and year-end discretionary bonuses, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate or PhD by Summer 2027.
• Strong foundation in econometrics and data analysis.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and contribute to client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex economic data using STATA, SAS, R, Python and other coding languages.
• Supervise and direct research staff in data gathering and processing.
• Produce tables, graphs, and visual representations of analytic results.
• Develop and implement econometric and statistical analyses for client engagements.
• Assist with preparation of expert testimony and client deliverables.
• Coordinate with case teams and communicate with clients as needed.
• Support professional development of junior analysts.

Skills

Econometric analysis

Data interpretation

Leadership

Education

PhD candidate or PhD by Summer 2027

Tools

STATA

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Job Description

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:

• Anayzing 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.

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.