Remote PhD Economist for IP Valuation & Litigation

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Flexible Time Off policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC is seeking a highly skilled Ph.D. Economist to join the Intellectual Property team. You will provide econometric and statistical analysis to support IP valuation, litigation support, and strategic consulting engagements.

This role is designed to evolve into a testifying expert witness in high-stakes IP litigation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to business development while delivering data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, Econometrics, or related field.
• Strong foundation in applied econometrics, industrial organization, and statistical modeling.
• Telecommunications industry and FCC experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with economic analysis in litigation, consulting, or academic settings.
• Proficiency in statistical software (Stata, R, Python).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous econometric and statistical analyses to support valuation, damages, and market assessments.
• Develop economic models to quantify the value and impact of intellectual property assets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across valuation, litigation, and advisory practices.
• Prepare expert reports and presentations for clients, legal counsel, and courts.
• Support business development efforts through thought leadership and client engagement.
• Serve as a testifying expert in litigation matters (with mentorship and development support).

Skills

Applied econometrics

Industrial organization

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in economics/econometrics

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

J.S. Held LLC is seeking a highly skilled Ph.D. Economist to join the Intellectual Property team. You will provide econometric and statistical analysis to support IP valuation, litigation support, and strategic consulting engagements.

This role is designed to evolve into a testifying expert witness in high-stakes IP litigation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to business development while delivering data-driven insights.