About Us

Fideres delivers effective economic analysis and testimony, turning data into courtroom advantage. As global litigation experts, we help law firms secure new cases and offer unbiased, conflict-free insights for complex and innovative disputes. Driven by rigorous analysis, we empower justice—for all—from case strategy to victory.

By dedicating ourselves solely to litigation-based economic analysis, we can provide truly unbiased assessments and maintain our commitment to objectivity.

Our Competition litigation consulting team has provided expert opinions on major antitrust legal actions against Big Tech (including Apple, Amazon and Facebook), Big Pharma, Big Finance and Big Agriculture. Meanwhile our original and innovative investigations into river sewage and Covid-19 have led to national press coverage.

Our Financial and Securities Litigation team has worked on many of the most significant global cases involving securities fraud, market manipulation and financial cartels of the past decade, contributing expert opinions, and advising global law firms, institutional investors and regulators.

About this Role

We  are looking for a motivated graduate or professional in the early stages of their career, from an economics, statistical or other quantitative discipline, to join our team of Financial Economists and make a positive impact to the global financial market from day one. This role will work in a project team bringing advanced quantitative and data driven techniques to highly complex disputes involving financial markets and securities litigation.

Key Accountabilities

The Financial Economist will work on financial projects that require econometric, statistical or other more quantitative/qualitative financial analysis techniques. Some notable responsibilities will include: 

• Conducting detailed qualitative and quantitative financial analysis of allegations of financial misconduct as part of the delivery of Fideres’ expert consulting mandates
• Data extraction, cleaning, processing, manipulation and management for data heavy projects
• Writing comprehensive reports that summarize the key findings of our analysis in a simple, succinct manner
• Verbally presenting key findings to clients in a manner that allows them to understand both the results and how they impact their own clients
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders in a timely, clear and concise manner
• Taking the initiative in suggesting ways to strengthen the quality of our analysis; with progression to proactively developing new business opportunities
• Keeping on top of market developments to generate new case ideas

Key Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will have:

• A keen interest in financial markets and a strong belief in fair and transparent markets
• A strong record of academic achievement with a relevant degree(s) in economics, financial economics, statistics or other quantitative subjects (data analysis, mathematics etc.)
• Proficiency with data analysis software and programming experience (e.g., Python, R, Excel)
• Some hands-on experience in complex/big data manipulation, management, and analysis. Experience of database programs (e.g., SQL, Postgres) is a plus
• Solid understanding of data analysis techniques, and statistical inference
• Attention to detail and a commitment to going the extra mile to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including experience of writing reports and presentations
• Strong communication skills and enjoys building relationships with key stakeholders, has the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists
• Integrity, and a creative, curious mind
• A high level of accountability, and not afraid to express and opinion and offer new solutions

Why Fideres

Fideres’s vision is to become the leader in litigation-only economic consulting globally, free of corporate conflicts.

Following years of growth, over the past two years Fideres has started to expand internationally and we now have offices established in London, New York, Rome and Madrid. We plan to open an office in Australia and to grow our presence in France and Germany.

We are looking for candidates, who are committed to Fideres’s strategy and values, and who are willing to grow in this phase of our company’s expansion.

What We Offer

You will get to work in a highly innovative environment where training and development is put at the top of the agenda to ensure that our staff are at the leading edge of their academic knowledge, and where rapid career progression is available to proactive employees who reach out for opportunities.

We offer competitive salaries and bonuses, and competitive benefits.

We are proud of our values and our diverse and international workforce, and we are committed to building a working environment where employees feel safe, welcome and able to have an open and respectful dialogue on diversity issues.

Our Benefits

Application Process

Applying

To apply, you will need to send us your CV and cover letter via the application form below. Please note that we consider a thoughtful and well considered cover letter to be an integral part of our application process.

Pre-Interview Assessments

Depending on the role you are applying for, you may be asked to complete a pre-interview assessment relevant to the role. This allows us to see if you have some of the necessary technical skills required for the role, and it can also give you an idea of some of the skills that would be required.

Interviews

For the majority of our roles, we have a three stage interview process. The main purpose of our interviews is to further assess your technical skills, your communication skills (team and client) and make sure that you have sufficiently researched what we do and the role itself. More generally it is a chance for us to get to know each other better.

A typical interview process would look a bit like this:

• First Interview: Technical with a team member
• Second Interview: Cultural fit interview
• Final Interview: Technical interview

Questions

If you have any questions about our process, please contact us at careers@fideres.com.

Opportunity Overview:  

We are seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers in Quantum Physics to join the Technergetics Quantum Team and support advanced research sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. This position is intended for recent PhD graduates interested in conducting fundamental and applied quantum research in a mission-driven, industrial R&D environment. The research program spans multiple areas of quantum science and technology, with an emphasis on developing new capabilities, exploring emerging quantum approaches, and transitioning promising concepts toward real-world applications. Publications and conference participation are encouraged, subject to sponsor review. 

Position Details:      

 Number of Positions Available: Two 

Salary Range: $88,000-$103,000 annually.  

Employment Type: These are Full-Time Exempt, Benefits Eligible, Fixed-Term (1 year, with possible 1-year extension) positions. Exceptional candidates may be considered for conversion to a permanent position at the conclusion of the appointment, but a permanent position is not guaranteed. 

Start Date: Flexible 

Location: We are looking to fill one on-site position and one fully remote position. 

The on-site position is located in Rome, NY, with work performed at AFRL and the Innovare Advancement Center at the Rome Griffiss Institute campus.  Candidates must be located, or re-locate, within a commutable distance to Rome, NY.   

Due to the clearance required for this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply; as outlined in Executive Order 12968: Access to Classified Information, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to employees who are United States citizens.        

Mentorship & Professional Development 

The Postdoctoral Researcher will: 

• Work under the mentorship of a senior scientist or principal investigator 

• Have a defined research plan with regular technical reviews 

• Be encouraged to publish and present at leading conferences, subject to sponsor approval 

• Receive professional development support for careers in industry, government laboratories, or academia 

Research Focus Areas 

Specific topics may include (but are not limited to): 

• Quantum information science and quantum computing 

• Quantum sensing, metrology, and signal processing 

• Quantum communication, networking, and distributed quantum systems 

• Hybrid and heterogeneous quantum systems integrating multiple technologies 

• Experimental and/or theoretical quantum physics 

• Modeling, simulation, and control of quantum systems 

• Quantum algorithms and methods for information analysis, optimization, and planning 

• Integration of emerging technologies to enhance quantum platforms 

Research direction will be aligned with both the candidate’s expertise and active DoD-sponsored programs. 

Responsibilities and Duties     

This project aims to support research conducted by the Technergetics Quantum Team. This research includes developing heterogeneous quantum networks with different quantum technologies, utilizing quantum technologies for practical applications such as signal processing and detection, improving quantum systems with novel technologies such as integrated photonics, and utilizing quantum algorithms for improved information analysis and planning. The ideal candidate will:  

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in quantum physics and quantum technologies 

• Develop theoretical models, numerical simulations, and/or experimental systems related to quantum research efforts 

• Analyze and interpret experimental or simulation data 

• Document research results through internal reports, briefings, and technical reviews 

• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and presentations for scientific conferences, subject to review and approval 

• Collaborate with internal scientists, engineers, and external academic and government partners 

• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and research planning activities 

• Contribute, as appropriate, to proposal development and technology transition efforts 

Education and Certifications:     

A PhD (completed or near completion) in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field 

Required Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of quantum information science and quantum networking including how to implement quantum key distribution or distributed entanglement.  

• Use of programming languages such as python for data analysis and hardware control 
• Knowledge of fabrication and characterization techniques for technologies including (but not limited to) quantum dots, color centers, integrated photonic circuits, superconducting circuits, trapped ions, and Rydberg atoms.  

• Knowledge of how these technologies can advance current communication and computing processes.  

Clearance:     

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for, at minimum, Secret access to classified information.      

Travel:     

This position is expected to require 10% travel.   

Benefits:    

Our benefits package includes health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance coverage and a 401(k) policy with a 3% company contribution & 3% company match.     

Other perks include generous Paid Time Off (including a PTO “gift day” for your birthday), 11 Federal Holidays per year, three weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, and annual technology “allowances”.    

Even more perks include referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, healthcare stipends, tuition/education reimbursement (once specific requirements are met), and flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions.     

Company Description    

Technergetics is a US-based company headquartered in Utica, NY, with employees and clients located throughout the country.  The Utica/Rome area is a hub of cutting-edge cyber technology research, bolstered by the Griffiss Business & Technology Park’s tenants and facilities, including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL).  At Technergetics, we work with a wide variety of technologies, including mobile and web apps, Quantum computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, AI-enabled edge devices, and many more.    

Beware of fraudulent job offers and postings!   
Technergetics will never extend an offer of employment without a thorough interview process involving face to face interviews either in-person or a virtual Teams meeting from an official Technergetics email address (@techngs.com). If you receive any correspondence from an email other than techngs.com, it is a scam. Pre-interview code testing is only administered through the Codility platform. We will not send out questionnaires or testing through any other platform/site prior to a first interview.   

We do not discriminate on the basis of  race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.