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At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. PhD Associate, Commercial Litigation - Disputes, Claims & Investigations Consulting We are seeking PhD candidates and experienced PhDs to work closely with senior staff on commercial litigation consulting matters. Responsibilities include economic research, empirical analysis, and external communications preparation. We are seeking applicants with strong written and oral communication skills, strong critical thinking abilities, and the ability to analyze complex data. The ability to work collaboratively on a team is a key requirement. An Associate within our Disputes, Claims & Investigations group is expected to have assignments in a variety of industries. Assignments are typically litigation/dispute matters that require advanced empirical modeling to support liability or damages theories, most frequently related to antitrust matters. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Perform industry, company, technical, or economic research Review, organize, and analyze project data and documents (financial, sales data, healthcare data, etc.) Develop and review economic damage models in various contexts Preparation and presentation of schedules and graphical exhibits summarizing results of analytics Performance of quality control procedures for client deliverables Prepare written reports and exhibits Attend client meetings and calls Assist in business development activities, such as proposals and professional articles Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:A working knowledge of advanced database management and analytical tools such as SAS, STATA, R, Python, etc.Expert in Microsoft suite skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Ability to focus on details A strong work ethic, innovative thinking and a positive attitude Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to develop and critique alternative arguments/opinions Ability to conduct thorough research Excellent team player Ability to work with changing client/court-imposed deadlines Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently Ability to multi-task Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and employees Must present professional appearance Education and/or Training: PhD, preferably in Economics or Ag Economics 0-2 years of post-graduate experience Preferred Qualifications:Experience or strong interest in litigation/dispute consultingFields: Applied Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, Microeconomic Theory, Game Theory, Labor, Healthcare, Econometrics, Public Policy, Agricultural Economics #LI-KG1 Why Stout? Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout's leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents,