Associate, PhD - Early Decision (Economics Focus) (2027)

The Brattle Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Base salary + bonus

Job summary

The Brattle Group invites PhD-level economists to join as Associates in a collaborative, academically oriented team. Early Decision candidates are considered with a defined deadline and a path to developing from research-focused roles toward client-facing work on high-profile projects.

Associates apply quantitative analysis to finance, regulation, and public policy questions for global clients. Strong training, development, and potential career progression are highlighted.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related field with strong quantitative foundation.
• Experience in finance/government/industry/consulting is preferred.
• Proficiency with STATA, R, and Excel; strong analytical abilities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Track record of outstanding academic or professional accomplishment.

Responsibilities

• Framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team members.
• Developing client relationships and contributing to marketing efforts.
• Participating in formal and informal training and development opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Written and oral communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Tools

STATA

R

Excel

Job description

Associate, PhD - Early Decision (Economics Focus) (2027)

If you are certain that economic consulting is the career path you want to pursue, you should apply through our Early Decision process! If you want to explore other options before making a decision, we welcome you to apply through our regular process via the careers page of our website when the position is posted in October.

• We commit to interviewing and making offer decisions to Early Decision candidates no later than December 18, 2026.
• The deadline to submit your resume and cover letter to our website isTuesday, October 13, 2026.
• If you are offered a position via our Early Decision process, we will expect your final decision by January 3, 2027 prior to the AEA/ASSA meetings.
• We are looking for both new graduates (those who are completing their PhDs by the summer of 2027) as well as experienced PhD’s who have been in the workplace (consulting, government, academia, industry, or other similar field) and are looking to make a change.

Associates at The Brattle Group

Associates work as part of a team on challenging and high-profile projects in a collegial and academically-oriented work environment. Brattle is large enough to be sought after to answer complex economic, regulatory, and financial questions for clients around the world. We are also small enough to provide our Associates with a variety of experiences and individualized development from our experts. Associates are central members of each project team and they apply finance and economic theory and practice to high-profile litigation, corporate strategy, regulation, and public policy issues on behalf of our clients.

Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff while building individual expertise. As they gain valuable hands-on project experience, Associates also become more involved in developing client relationships and marketing and business development efforts. Brattle Associates benefit from continuous formal and informal training and development opportunities. Many of our Associates develop into Principals and testifying experts.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess

• PhD in Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis
• Pre- or postgraduate work experience in a related discipline (preferably in finance, government, related industry, or consulting) is strongly desired
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel), along with practical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated record of outstanding academic and/or professional accomplishment

To be considered for the Associate position via the Early Decision process, please submit the following materials by Tuesday, October 13, 2026:

• Cover letter that describes your interest in economic consulting and states your location preference
• CV/resume
• A writing sample/research paper

Additional requirements:

• If you are a recent graduate, 2-3 references or letters of recommendations should be sent [e-mail] . Please note: No other application materials are accepted at this email address

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary for this position in San Francisco, CA is $230,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

THE EMPLOYER

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit brattle.com.