The position

The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE), UiT The Arctic University of Norway has a PhD position vacant in Marine Resource Economics - for applicants who wish to obtain the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD). The position is attached to the research group Marine Resource Economics at the Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NCFS).

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE) consists of Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NFH) and School of Business and Economics. The main task of BFE is to conduct teaching and research dissemination at a high national and international level within all relevant fields. Prioritized research areas are aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, climate, life in the arctic, marine bioprospecting, fish health, seafood products, business and macroeconomics, resources and environment, markets and management of marine resources. The interdisciplinary profile of the faculty provides good opportunity to develop research projects involving several research groups at the faculty according to its strategy.

The appointment is for a period of four years.

The PhD position is for a fixed term, with the objective of completion of research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to a PhD program is a prerequisite for employment, and the program period starts on commencement of the position. The PhD Candidate shall participate in the faculty’s organized research training, and the PhD project shall be completed during the period of employment. Information about the application process for admission to the PhD program and regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) are available at the following address Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics PhD web pages.

The Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NCFS) undertakes research and research-based teaching of high national and international quality in an interdisciplinary environment. Research activities are provisionally organized into the groups of Living Marine Resources, Food science, Fish Health, Marine Drug Discovery, Marine Resource Management and Development, Environmental and Resource Economics.

Marine resource economics (MRØ) currently includes six faculty members and 10 PhD students and 1 postdoc researcher. The group develops and applies bioeconomic modeling, evaluation approaches, behavior theories and econometric analysis to address the challenges and problems related to the natural resources and environment/ecosystems, especially marine resources like fisheries and aquaculture, and the evaluation of ecosystem services. For example, our research topics span from single resources, like cod, and single industry, like the cod fisheries and the oil industry, to the relationship between industries, how they affect and are affected by the ecosystem as a whole. Additionally, we study how to capture values that are not easily detected in the market: what is a fishing trip in the midnight sun worth, for instance?

The project

The PhD project is for those who are interested in applying economic theory(ies) and approach(es) to study the use and management of marine resources and ecosystems. Particularly a PhD Researcher who is interested in developing bioeconomic models which can be built on either empirical observations or economic theories.

The bioeconomic models as tools can be used to investigate various issues related to marine resource uses. For instance, they can be used to evaluate how management strategies affect marine resource users’ behavior (e.g., fishers or farmers) and their harvest decisions, or to assess the consequences of specific policy instruments, or even to evaluate particular problems related to marine resource or environment (e,g., pollution, climate change, use conflicts).

Contacts

For further information about the position and project, contact:

• Dr. Yajie Liu, Associate Professor, Tel: 77646051, Email: yajie.liu@uit.no
• Dr. Arne Eide, Professor, Tel. 77645583, Email: arne.eide@uit.no

Qualifications

• Master or foreign equivalent in economics
• Statistics, mathematics or related field is an advantage
• Background and experience in natural resource economics is an advantage
• Experience with programming is an advantage
• A description of proposed project, which should contain an original research question, theoretical framework and methodology planned to use, suggested empirical material if applicable as well as a work-plan (up to10 pages)
• Applicants must have a good command of English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Norwegian or other Scandinavian language will be regarded as advantageous

Emphasis is attached to personal suitability.

Assessment

The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. During this assessment process, emphasis will be attached to the applicant’s potential for research as shown by:

• Master’s thesis or equivalent
• any other academic works, and
• project description

In addition, consideration may be given to work experience or other activities of significance for the implementation of the PhD studies, and to any teaching qualifications. This includes teaching education, teaching experience, from popularization and experience/education from other types of dissemination. The best qualified assessed applicants will be called to an interview. The interview shall among other things aim to clarify the applicant’s personal suitability for the position.

Applicants bring original certificates/diplomas and reference letter (work) to an interview.

Application

Submit your application on this webpage. We only accept applications through Jobbnorge.

The application documents must be enclosed in Jobbnorge within the expiration of the application deadline.

Documents to be considered must be certified and translated into Scandinavian or English. How to document languages proficiency.

Attachment to letter of application:

• CV (containing a complete overview of education, supervised professional training and professional work)
• Diplomas and transcripts from your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees or equivalent; the Master´s degree must be at least submitted to qualify for applying to this position.
• Copy (or links) to Master’s thesis (or equivalent)
• Diploma supplement for completed degrees
• Project description
• A description of research performed and/or any other works (published or unpublished) which you wish to be considered. In cases of multiple authorship, your specific contributions must be described
• References and/or letters of recommendation, including contact details

We offer

Remuneration of PhD positions are in salary code 1017. In addition to taxes, a further 2% is deducted for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants. More practical information for working and living in Norway can be found here: Welcome to UiT!

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. UiT will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability

Personal data given in an application or CV will be processed in accordance with the Act relating to the processing of personal data (the Personal Data Act). According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. The applicant will receive advance notification in the event of such publication.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Generell informasjon

We make the appointment in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

UiT The Arctic University of Norway has HR policy objectives that emphasize diversity, and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their age, gender, functional ability and national or ethnic background. The university will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability.

We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act. You may request to not be registered on the public list of applicants, but the University may decide that your name will be made public. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication.

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