Project: Salmon Price Volatility
During the two previous decades salmon farming has emerged as a highly successful aquaculture industry. However, while predictability has increased in the production process, prices are still highly volatile. This is true despite the fact that an increasing share of the sales are carried out using contract prices and financial derivatives. There exist a number of hypothesis with respect to which factors are influencing the volatility, founded in the industry’s close interaction with the environment as well as more traditional factors in commodity markets.
The candidate will test different hypotheses with the objective of obtaining better knowledge about salmon price volatility. The successful applicant is expected to have a strong background in times series econometric and volatility modeling, as well as a theoretical basis in microeconomics. Knowledge of commodity markets and in particular the salmon market is an advantage.
The applications will be assessed in relation to research experience and track record. In addition, potential candidates will be invited to an interview.
The research project will be carried out at the University of Stavanger. It is assumed that the appointee will work full time on the project and that s/he will participate in the scholarly circles at the faculty and the university.
The position is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.510, code 1352, LR 24, ltr 57-64, of NOK 438.700 – 499.700 per annum. In special cases higher salaries may apply.
The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favorable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favorable interest rates.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Frank Asche, telephone +47 51 83 22 86, e-mail frank.asche@uis.no
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The University currently employs few female professors within this academic field and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
The application must contain the following documents and material in three -3- copies:
• Cover letter including previous research experience
• CV
• the form "Utvidet søkerskjema" (Information to be made available to the applicants)
• certificates/diplomas
• references
• list of publications
• up to 15 publications and other documentation that the applicant considers relevant
and be addressed to:
University of Stavanger
Faculty of Science and Technology
Attn: Anne Karin Rafos
N-4036 Stavanger
The application should be marked st.id 30033436.
Closing date for applications is March 9, 2010.
