Research Analyst Intern Summer 2027

Coherent Economics is a boutique economic consulting firm with offices in Illinois, Massachusetts and Texas. We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant Intern for Summer 2027 for our College Station office.

Our internship program is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience in economic consulting while exposing them to real-world litigation, regulatory, and consulting matters. Successful interns will have the opportunity to build relationships across the firm, develop valuable analytical skills, and be considered for future full-time opportunities at Coherent.

As a Research Assistant Intern, you will work alongside Analysts, Consultants, Directors, and expert economists on high-stakes antitrust, intellectual property, damages, and valuation matters. Interns are active members of case teams and contribute to research, analysis, and client deliverables while receiving mentorship, training, and professional development throughout the internship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Economic Modeling
  Assist case teams with analyzing datasets and developing quantitative models using tools such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, and SQL. Support economic analyses by helping identify trends, summarize findings, and validate data.
• Research and Economic Investigation
  Conduct industry, market, and company research; review economic literature; and summarize findings that support case strategy and expert opinions.
• Case Support and Deliverables
  Assist in preparing presentations, exhibits, reports, and other client-facing materials. Learn how complex economic concepts are analyzed and communicated in litigation and consulting engagements.
• Collaboration and Team Support
  Work closely with Analysts, Consultants, Directors, and Partners while gaining exposure to multiple practice areas and industries. Participate in team discussions and contribute to ongoing casework.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
  
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
  
• Experience with Stata, R, Python, SQL, or similar analytical software is preferred
  
• Analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and a highly organized, process-oriented work style
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment
  
• Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and commitment
• Ability to commute to our College Station office

Application Process:

• Application Deadline is September 30th, 11:59pm/CST
• Applicants selected to move forward will participate in a virtual first-round interview. After that, candidates who advance will participate in a final round of in-person interviews in our College Station office.
• A note on Artificial Intelligence: Coherent strongly encourages learning and innovation with AI. However, the use of AI in the application and interview process is not permitted.
  • Coherent utilizes AI-enabled tools to help identify, screen, and assess candidates throughout the recruitment process. AI-generated insights are used to support decision-making, but employment decisions are never made by automated systems and remain the responsibility of our hiring team. By applying for a position with Coherent, you consent to the use of AI-assisted recruiting tools as part of the application review process.
• The payrate for this position is $40/hour, 20 hours max per week

Coherent Economics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.