Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), at the helm of the NNPC/SPDC/Total Energies and NAOC Joint venture, is welcoming applications from outstanding candidates.
This invitation focus is on their flagship Postgraduate Research Internship Programme for 2024.
Programme Insights
Location and Tenure
- The internship is to be conducted in Nigeria, lasting a non-renewable duration of 12 months.
Programme Objectives
The Postgraduate Research Internship programme is meticulously crafted to serve a dual purpose:
- Offering brilliant Nigerians a gateway to gain hands-on work experience.
- Providing an environment for the conduction of value-driven research within the precincts of SPDC.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The eligibility criteria for this esteemed programme is as follows:
- The programme primarily targets exceptional Nigerian postgraduate students currently immersed in studies at Nigerian universities.
- While the focus is on domestic students, in rare instances, Nigerians pursuing their education abroad may also come under consideration.
- Age stipulations are clear: Master’s Degree aspirants must be below 30 years, and Ph.D. contenders should be below 35 years as of 2nd January 2024.
- Past participants of this programme need not apply as their applications will not be considered.
Research Domains
The research avenues under this programme encompass a range of disciplines, notably:
- Environment: Here, the emphasis is on Impact Assessment and the critical realm of Environmental Compliance Monitoring.
- Oil Spill Response: A pivotal area focusing on Ground Water Remediation techniques.
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Application Process
Prospective candidates, equipped with the required qualifications, should forward the following:
- Their formal Application Letters.
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, detailing contact specifics such as phone numbers, email addresses, and the contact details of three referees.
- A succinct, 3-page summary elucidating the postgraduate research programme they intend to pursue. This summary should encapsulate the study background, the technical objectives, the methodology/data essential, and the envisaged outcomes. Applications should be channelled to: SPDC-University-Relations@shell.com, ensuring that the Job Title is distinctly mentioned in the email subject.
Application Deadline:
The last date for submission of applications is 13th November, 2023.
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