CORNERSTONE RESEARCH
Senior Economists
WHO WE ARE:
Cornerstone Research is a leading economic consulting firm
that specializes in analyzing economic, financial,
accounting, and marketing issues. Our staff of over 400 in
six offices works in collaboration with distinguished
faculty who testify as expert witnesses, analyzing complex
business issues that arise in litigation.
Cornerstone Research is involved in a broad variety of
cases including high profile projects and legal disputes.
Some of our recent cases in finance have involved subprime
lending, options backdating, hedge funds, IPO allocation,
valuation of private equity, pricing complex derivatives,
market timing in mutual funds, insider trading allegations,
securities fraud claims, corporate governance issues, and
large corporate mergers and acquisitions. Recent work in
economic analysis includes evaluation of energy policies,
patent, copyright and trademark infringement disputes and a
broad range of antitrust issues including resale price
maintenance, price fixing, monopolization, predation, and
tying. More detail can be found on our website:
http://www.cornerstone.com
SENIOR ECONOMISTS AT CORNERSTONE RESEARCH:
Cornerstone Research provides an interesting and rewarding
work environment. Our staff works directly with faculty
experts in a distinctive "partnership" that combines the
strengths of the academic and business worlds. Senior
Economists are involved in all phases of a project. In the
initial stages, Senior Economists actively participate in
the formulation of the work plan and the analysis of
issues. As the case progresses, Senior Economists manage
staff, interact with experts and clients to develop case
strategy, research and analyze underlying economic and
financial issues, and communicate the findings effectively.
Senior Economists actively aid in strengthening the firm's
many practice areas and participate in shaping and
implementing Cornerstone's recruiting, training, and
marketing strategies. Cornerstone Research also provides
opportunities for interested Senior Economists to develop
as testifying experts.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
We seek full-time candidates with the ability to apply
academic research to real world issues, present concise
explanations of complex analyses, and independently manage
projects and junior staff. The ideal candidate possesses a
Ph.D. in finance, economics, accounting or marketing, has
at least three years of academic and/or non-academic work
experience, and has demonstrated strong research and
interpersonal skills. We offer an industry-competitive
compensation and benefits package commensurate with
experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates should send, to:
Email: MAILTO:associate-recruiting@cornerstone.com
a resume, sample research paper, and a cover letter that
includes a statement describing your interest in economic
consulting. Also, please include a ranking of our offices
in order of your location preference, if any. We have
offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Menlo Park (CA), New York,
San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
CONTACT: Recruiting Coordinator - FEN-SE
Cornerstone Research
353 Sacramento Street, 23rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Email: MAILTO:associate-recruiting@cornerstone.com
Web: http://www.cornerstone.com
Posted 3/21/08
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