Cornerstone Research, a leading economic and financial consulting firm, would like to invite you to join an on-campus presentation to discuss career opportunities for full-time and internship positions for PhD candidates. Qiqi Zou (Senior Manager, National U Singapore PhD), Nikolai Boboshko (Associate, Cornell PhD), and Hassan Ilyas (Associate, Cornell PhD) will be sharing their experiences at Cornerstone Research.

This is a good opportunity for PhD candidates at all stages in their graduate program to learn about a career in the private sector that provides a unique link between the academic, business, and legal worlds, while working on complex and challenging projects in a collegial team environment.

Associates play a central role in developing case strategy, conducting research, directing analysis, understanding data and key findings, and proposing effective approaches to the problems faced by their teams. Applicants are mainly candidates who have pursued doctoral studies in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing, and who will be graduating in the upcoming year, and PhD and MBAs graduates with academic or relevant industry experience. Summer Associates are matched to interesting cases, and are PhD candidates graduating in 2-4 years; many go on to become associates at Cornerstone following graduation. The outcomes of Cornerstone Research cases can have a direct and immediate impact on public policy and business strategies.

We look forward to meeting you! Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Please feel free to contact us via email at kleffler@cornerstone.com if you would like more information about the event.

When: Tuesday, November 19; 5:00PM-6:00PM for a 45 min talk plus 15 min of Q&A

Where: Uris 498

Speakers:

Qiqi Zou, Senior Manager, Cornerstone Research
Nikolai Boboshko PhD’22 (Economics), Associate, Cornerstone Research
Hassan Ilyas PhD’23 (Management), Associate, Cornerstone Research

About Cornerstone Research

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial consulting and expert testimony in all phases of complex disputes and regulatory investigations. The firm works with an extensive network of prominenet academics and industry practitioners to identify the best-qualified expert for each assignment. Cornerstone research has earned a reputation for consistently high quality and effectiveness by delivering rigorous, state-of-the-art analysis since 1989.

Representative Clients

• Financial institutions and brokerage firms
• Pharmaceutical companies, insurers, and healthcare providers
• Telecommunications, media and entertainment firms
• Energy markets participants
• Consulting and other professional services firms
• Technology firms and data-driven businesses

Real-World Analyses

• Valuation of stocks, debt instruments, and derivatives
• Dynamics of generic drug competition and reimbursement issues
• Big data analysis of real-time and historical healthcare claims
• Competition issues related to mergers, joint ventures, and cartels, and the behavior of market-leading firms
• Damages in intellectual property disputes and the commercial value of innovation and technology
• Financial market manipulation and collusive trading allegations
• impact of cost and financial accounting practices

Apply now to Cornerstone Research

Learn more about Cornerstone Research and apply online for Associate (PhD candidates graduated or graduating in the coming year) or Summer Associate (PhD candidates graduating in 2-4 years) positions.

PhD Associate and PhD Summer Associate Positions

Associates at Cornerstone Research enjoy long-term career opportunities, supported by substantial investments in their professional development and rewarded through a competitive compensation structure. Cornerstone seeks exceptional candidates who are team-oriented leaders and passionate about solving important business problems.

Responsibilities and Leadership

• devise and apply innovative analytical approaches meeting the highest academic standards
• work at the core of project teams and in practice development
• guide teams supported by outstanding research analysts, often working with proprietary data
• collaborate with leading academics in finance and economics, and experienced industry practitioners

Learning and Development

• stay attuned to the latest academic research and analytical frameworks in finance and economics
• hone problem-solving abilities while further developing communication and leadership skills
• find support and development opportunities for becoming a testifying expert

Collaborative Culture

• be a part of a team that invests in people, including building community and networking opportunities, mentorship, and social and charitable events
• experience a firm culture that, for over 30 years, prioritizes being supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented
• share in opportunities to celebrate diversity, as we encourage our employees to learn from one another

The event is hosted by the Graduate Field of Economics and boosted by Careers Beyond Academia.