Shell Nigeria Sabbatical Attachment and Postgraduate Research Internship Program 2019


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: Sabbatical Attachment for University Lecturers Duration: 12 months (non renewable) Job Description

  • The sabbatical attachemnt offers University lecturers from the rank of Senior Lecturer and above an opportunity to undertake research or other activities that would contribute to Shell Companies in Nigeria
  • It also offers them avenue to acquire industry-related experience and lectureship at any of the SPDC JV centres of Excellence (CoE)
Teams / Discipline 
  • Environment: Impact Assessment, Biodiversity, Environmental Management, and Ecotoxicology/Biostatistics.
  • External Relations: Social Performance - Social Impact Assessment and GMoU Implementation.
  • Community Health: Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics.
  • Exploration: Geology and Geophysics.
  • Oil Spill Response: Groundwater Remediation and Mangrove Re-planting & Management.
  • UniBen CoE: Geology and Petroleum Engineering.
  • Nigerian Content Development: Process and Project Engineering.
      Title: Postgraduate Research Internship for University Students Duration:12 months (non-renewable). Description
  • The Postgraduate Research Internship provides opportunities for Nigerian post graduate students (M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D) to gain industry related work experience and carry out topical research within Shell Companies in Nigeria.
Team / Discipline
  • Environment: Impact Assessment, Botany/Revegetation, Biology /Chemistry, and Environmental Management.
  • Occupational Health: Occupational Health
  • Oil Spill Response: Eco-friendly Bio-remediation.
  • Strategy and Value Assurance: ICT, Computer Data Analysis and Management
  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates are expected to submit the following:
  • A duly signed one-page application letter stating team/discipline of interest.
  • A Curriculum Vitae including, applicant’s phone number, email address, as well as three referees with their contact information.
  • A titled one-page summary of how the candidate intends to add value to the SPDC’s business during the 1 2-month sabbatical attachment.
  • Scanned copy of the data page of applicant’s international passport or National Driver’s Licence.
All documents should be sent to: [email protected] Note
  • Applicants should not send any additional document apart from those listed under “Method of Application.”
  • Applications from persons who have previously benefited from the sabbatical leave attachment in any Shell Companies will not be considered. Applicants must have relevant teaching and practical experience in indicated disciplines. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  Application Deadline: 15th April, 2019.