[andreicon]

It wouldn't be unethical, it just sounds pointless, depending on where exactly this will take place. Usually government jobs are pretty strict. Private sector jobs are also going to be filled by people who are negotiation in the employers' budget. This is just an opinion based on common sense... You can do what you want, but i'd laugh if someone asked more money from govt

[andreicon]

Especially before proving themselves

[amjadcsu]

To put things in context, they are flying me from Asia to Europe for second interview (in person on university campus) . So i assume they are pretty serious and would be open to salary negotiation.