EI currently employs approximately 12 research associates. These individuals are graduates of leading colleges and universities, generally with strong quantitative backgrounds in economics, statistics, math, or computer science. They typically spend two years working closely with EI Ph.D. economists before entering economics graduate school, business school, law school, or other employment. Consequently, the firm regularly has openings beginning in the summer.
Research Associates quickly master the following skills, among others: performing quantitative analysis using spreadsheet, statistical, and graphical packages; using the Washington, DC system of government and university libraries; collecting economic and financial statistics and utilizing databases to obtain information concerning firms and industries at issue.
Over the course of a week, a research associate may work on several different projects concerning such disparate issues as the likely competitive effects of a proposed multi-billion dollar merger, the apportionment of Superfund clean-up costs, or the statistical evidence regarding employment discrimination. Research associates generally work in teams to tackle these projects. Therefore, research associates must be able to juggle multiple commitments and to work effectively both leading and being directed by peers. The rich and diverse backgrounds of the research associates and the topical and high-profile projects that they work on contribute to a dynamic working environment.
Applicants considering this position are welcome to contact EI at the address listed below. Economists Incorporated will interview qualified candidates, regardless of citizenship or residency status, who are eligible to work in the United States for two years. EI is not currently accepting applications for associates. To apply for a research associate position send cover letter, resume, and transcript to:
Washington DC office:
Economists Incorporated
2121 K Street, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
dcrecruiting@ei.com
San Francisco, CA office:
Economists Incorporated
100 Spear Street
Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94105
carecruiting@ei.com
