The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is now inviting applications from eligible university lecturers for its 2025 Sabbatical Attachment Programme. This unique opportunity allows senior lecturers and above to contribute to Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN) through impactful research and industry-based activities.
The sabbatical is designed for university lecturers across a variety of fields and enables participants to gain valuable industry experience, collaborate in research, and participate in teaching at SPDC JV Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Nigeria.
Eligible Teams and Disciplines for the SPDC Sabbatical Programme
The sabbatical is available in the following areas:
- Environment: Impact Assessment, Biodiversity, Environmental Toxicology, Air Quality, Hydrobiology, Water Chemistry, Hydrogeology, Ecology.
- Corporate Relations: Social Impact Assessment and Management, Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), Stakeholder Relations.
- Community Health: Community Health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics.
- Nigerian Content Development: Professors in engineering disciplines, particularly Process and Project Engineering.
- Real Estate: Professors with at least three years in Civil Engineering.
- NNPC/SPDC-JV Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin: Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering.
- NNPC/SPDC-JV Centre of Excellence in Marine and Offshore Engineering, Rivers State University: Marine/Offshore Engineering, Naval Architecture.
- NNPC/SPDC-JV Centre of Excellence in Environmental Management and Green Energy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Professors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Microbiology, or Biotechnology with a focus on Green Energy or Renewable Energy.
Application Guidelines for the SPDC Sabbatical Programme
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
- A letter outlining the preferred team or discipline of interest.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) with contact details (phone, email, and the addresses of three referees).
- A one-page summary detailing how the applicant intends to add value to SCIN during the 12-month sabbatical.
Applications should be submitted via email to SPDC-University-Relations@shell.com, with the job title included in the email subject line.
Important Notes
- The application process is free, and Shell does not use agents for the process.
- Applications from previous participants will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Incomplete applications or those lacking the stated team or discipline of interest will be disqualified.
Data Protection
SPDC is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal data. All personal data will only be used for the purpose of selecting candidates for the sabbatical programme and will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to complete the selection process or meet legal obligations.
Applications close on 1 December 2024.
Conclusion
The 2025 SPDC Sabbatical Attachment Programme offers a valuable opportunity for university lecturers to gain hands-on industry experience, contribute to meaningful research, and collaborate with experts at Shell Companies in Nigeria. This sabbatical programme is designed to enhance academic careers while supporting the growth and development of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
With a variety of disciplines and Centres of Excellence across the country, it provides an ideal platform for lecturers to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the 1 December 2024 deadline to be considered for this transformative experience.
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