2016 / 2017 Shell Sabbatical Attachment Programmes for University Lecturers

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.


The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited - We hereby announce the commencement of the 2016/2017 Sabbatical Attachment Programmes

Sabbatical Attachment for University Lectures

Duration: 12 months (non renewable)

Job Description

• The sabbatical programme offers University lecturers an opportunity to undertake research that would contribute to Shell Exploration and Production Companies in Nigeria (SEPCiN), while offering them 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);
• Social Performance (Social Impact Assessment and Management)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Public Health.
• Exploration (Regional Geology)

Position Requirements

• Senior lecturers and above (Candidates who will be over 60 years by January 2, 2017 need not apply).
• Applications from persons who have previously participated in the Programme will not be considered.

Application Closing Date
11th May, 2016

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, and
• A titled, one page summary of how the candidate intends to add value to the SEPCiN business the one-year programme. Sabbatical positions are highly competitive. Selection will be based on proposals that are relevant to SEPCiN business objectives.

All documents should be mailed to: shellnigeria@shell.com and copy SPDC-University-Relations@shell.com

Note: Shell will never demand a fee to process or consider your application. Anyone who makes such a demand is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to decline such approaches.