Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) 2018/2019 Postgraduate Research Internship and Sabbatical Attachment Programmes for University Students & Lecturers.

Application Deadline: May 31st 2018

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is Nigeria’s oldest energy company, and has a long term and continuing commitment to the country, its people and the economy. As one of the world’s leading energy companies Shell plays a key role in helping to meet the world’s growing energy demand in economically, environmentally and socially responsible ways.

Applications are invited for the program below:

Title: Postgraduate Research Internship for University Students

Duration:12 months (non-renewable).

• The Postgraduate Research Internship programme is aimed at providing opportunities for talented Nigerians, currently enrolled in postgraduate degree in Nigerian universities, to gain work experience and carry out topical research within SPDC.

Discipline Areas 

• Environment (Environmental Monitoring, Remediation, and Impact Assessment, Carbon / Energy Management).
• Occupational Health (Industrial Hygiene)
• Social Performance
• Project Management & Strategy Development (Library Science, Marketing and Management)

Method of Application
Applications from candidates should consist of:

• An application letter
• A Curriculum Vitae including applicant’s contact phone number, email address, as well as contact information of three referees with their contact information
• A titled, 3-page summary of candidate’s postgraduate research programme including: study background, technical objectives, methodology/data required, and expected outcome.
• A scanned copy of the data page of applicants International Passport or National Driver’s Licence

All documents should be sent to: [email protected] 

Note: Selection will be based on postgraduate programmes/ proposals that are pertinent to SEPCiN business objectives and only students with the highest potential will pass screening

Title: Sabbatical Attachment for University Lecturers 

Duration: 12 months (non renewable)

Job Description

• The sabbatical programme offers University lecturers an opportunity to undertake research that would contribute to SPDC, while offering the sabbatical candidates avenues to acquire industry-related experience

• The programme also offers opportunities for lectureship at the Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Benin in the following disciplines: Petroleum Geology , Geophysics and, Petroleum Engineering.

Discipline Areas

• Environment (Environmental Monitoring Restoration, Biodiversity and Impact Management);
• External Relations (Social Impact Assessment & Management and GMOU Implementation)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Public Health.
• Exploration
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
• Position Requirements
• Senior lecturers and above.
• Applications from persons who have previously participated in the Programme will not be considered.

Method of Application
Applications from candidates should consist of:

• An application letter
• A Curriculum Vitae including applicant’s contact phone number, email address, as well as contact information of three referees with their contact information
• A titled, 3-page summary of how the candidate intends to add value to the SPDC business during the one year programme
• A scanned copy of the data page of applicants International Passport or National Driver’s Licence

All documents should be sent to: [email protected]

Note: Sabbatical positions are highly competitive, therefore selection will be based on proposals that are pertinent to SPDC business objectives among other criteria.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SPDC 2019 Postgraduate Research Internship & Sabbatical Attachment