We are seeking a highly motivated and detailoriented PhD researcher to join our dynamic gas trading team. As a PhD researcher you will contribute to cuttingedge research on the pricing risk management and financial dynamics of gas energy markets with a focus on the evolving landscape of trading strategies and market behaviours.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Conduct original and highquality research in the field of gas energy commodities focusing on market modelling pricing strategies and risk management techniques.
- Analyse market data including spot and futures prices trading volumes supplydemand dynamics and geopolitical factors that impact the natural gas market.
- Develop advanced quantitative models and simulation tools to support research into financial trading strategies for gas commodities.
- Investigate the impact of regulatory changes market liberalization and technological advancements on gas energy markets and trading practices.
- Stay uptodate with developments in energy economics financial markets and commodity trading techniques to ensure research relevance and innovation.
Qualifications :
- Recently graduated or graduating PhD in a relevant field such as Energy Economics Financial Engineering Quantitative Finance Economics or related disciplines.
- Strong background in financial modelling econometrics and/or quantitative analysis applied to commodity markets particularly gas energy markets.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python R MATLAB GAMS or similar tools used for data analysis modelling and simulation.
- Understanding of financial markets
- Experience with statistical analysis time series modelling and machine learning techniques applied to market data.
- Familiarity with gas supply chains infrastructure and the factors that influence energy pricing and trading strategies.
- Strong communication collaboration and problemsolving skills.
- Knowledge of gas and/or LNG economics
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of energy trading platforms
- Experience in research collaboration with industry partners or regulatory bodies.
- Previous work or internship experience in energy markets financial trading or related areas
Additional Information :
What we offer
A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose meaning that every employee is not just making a living they are making a real difference to the planet our communities and the future. Together we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems communities and our environment first.
Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes and were a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice not chance.
Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime