Competition Economist

Keen on research with a practical spin?

Looking for Competition Economist/ Intellectual Property Economist/ Micro Economist/

OxFirst’s aim is to provide economic assessments as it relates to competition and intellectual property law. Our focus is the interplay of technology, intellectual property law and international economics. Our studies, research and reports have served the World Bank, the EU, the UK Government, but also many High-Tech firms like Intel or Google.

The type of Competition economist we are looking for has high quantitative skills, is familiar with econometrics and statistics and is excellent at modelling complex legal scenarios. In addition, you are a creative thinker and eager to make a difference to the world of innovation and enjoy lateral thinking. Finding pleasure in undertaking research and good writing capabilities are very desirable. In particular, you have an interest in the interplay of patents and standards.

Below you find what we think could be very helpful for your work in our think tank.

Skills Required

• Keen interest in competition economics, economics of patents

• Produce high quality quantitative research, with a view to provide transformative insights. 

• Develop analytical models by using creative problem-solving skills and mathematical and/or statistical modelling techniques; prepare both quantitative and qualitative studies.

• Research, evaluate, and analyse innovation related data by computer using software applications. Develop data resources to assist in proactive and targeted analysis and identification of emerging innovation trends.

• Self-starter, able to work independently.

• High numerical skills & knowledge of econometrics

• Positive ‘Can do’ attitude

• Knowledge of Python, R, Stata

• Analytical thinking, problem solving skills and ability to apply those skills in constructing models, collecting data to populate the models and produce model results.

Ability to:

• Write original material, edit, proofread and finalize written material

• Gather and report numerical data and produce statistical reports.

• Work completely and accurately under time constraints and deadlines.

• Report results of analysis in writing

Education:

• Educated to M.A. or D. Phil. level

• Economics, Statistics, Physics or similar natural science background

• Exceptional academic and extra-curricular track record

• Background/interest in Competition and/or patent economics

• Interest in Standard Essential Patents & FRAND, Pharmaceutical Patents

Please send your C.V and cover letter to us.

Please indicate your earliest start date.