2021 Shell Nigeria Sabbatical & Post-Graduate Research Internship Application

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

Applications are invited for the following programmes:

1.) Shell Nigeria Postgraduate Research Internship for University Students 2021
2.) Shell Nigeria Sabbatical Attachment for University Lecturers 2021

See details and how to apply below.

1.) Shell Nigeria Postgraduate Research Internship for University Students 2021
Duration: 6-12 Months (Non-renewable)

Details
The postgraduate research Internship provides opportunities for Nigerian Postgraduate students (MSc., M.Phil. and Ph.D.) to gain industry-related work experience and carry out topical research within The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd. (SPDC).

Teams / Disciplines

• Environment: Impact Assessment and Environmental Compliance Monitoring
• Occupational Health: Health Promotion; and Epidemiology/ Statistics.
• Oil Spill Response: Eco friendly Bioremediation (Non-intrusive, In-situ).

Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Note

• Application is free and only possible online through the link above. No application by email would be accepted.
• Applicants for Research Internship must be Nigerian student currently enrolled in a Post graduate degree programme.
• Multiple applications will attract disqualification penalty.
• Only Shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No upload of document is required, relevant documents would be requested from shortlisted candidates.

2.) Shell Nigeria Sabbatical Attachment for University Lecturers 2021

Duration: 12 Months (Non-renewable)

Details
The sabbatical attachment offers University lecturers from the rank of Senior Lecturer and above, opportunity to undertake research or other activities that would contribute to The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd. (SPDC). It also offers them avenue to acquire industry-related experience and lectureship at the SPDC JV Centres of Excellence (CoE).

Teams / Disciplines

• Environment: Impact Assessment and Biodiversity, Environmental Toxicology, Air Quality Assessment, Hydrobiology, Water Chemistry, Hydrogeology, Ecology, etc.
• External Relations: Social Performance - Social Impact Assessment; and GMoU Implementation
• Community Health: Consultant Community Health; Obstetrics & Gynaecology; and Paediatrics.
• Oil Spill Response: Mechanized Bioremediation.
• UniBen CoE: Geology and Petroleum Engineering.
• Nigerian Content Development: Process and Project Engineering.

Requirements
Applicants are expected to submit the following in the online form:

• A summary of how the candidate intends to add value to the SCiN business during the 12 months sabbatical (400 words maximum)
• Personal and educational details.
• Relevant Work Experience
• Maximum of three (3) referees
• Application letter stating team/discipline of interest.
• Research Proposal including: Study background, technical objectives, /methodology/data required, and expected outcome (1300 words maximum).

Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Note

• Application is free and only possible online through the link above. No application by email would be accepted.
• Applicants should have a valid email and phone number.
• Applicants for Sabbatical position must have relevant teaching and practical experience in indicated disciplines.
• Multiple applications will attract disqualification penalty.
• Only Shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No upload of document is required, relevant documents would be requested from shortlisted candidates.