Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Endowed Professorial Chair in Mechanical Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SPDC) Endowed Professorial Chair in Mechanical Engineering; The Shell Chair conducts wide range of researches on Shell's Exploration and Production challenges. It also support Shell's knowledge enrichment initiatives that assist in evolving a symbiotic relationship between the academia & Exploration and Production Industry.


Job Title: Shell Professorial Chair in Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

Applicants must be distinguished Professors and scholars in the areas of Mechanical, Production or Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, with major research activity in the following areas:
Composite materials
Corrosion of oil & gas
Energy and energy conservation.
Candidates must possess considerable relevant experience including demonstrated academic and research leadership and must be Registered Engineers. A good oil field experience is an added advantage.

Conditions of Service
The appointment, which is to commence as soon as possible, is for four (4) years in the first instance. The conditions and salary are as approved for enhanced Professorial Chairs in the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The occupant will be required to lead a Seminar each session and at the end of the Lecture, to organize a major Seminar/Symposium/Lecture.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward twenty-five (25) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, stating phone numbers, e-mail address(es), age, marital status, qualifications and experience, (teaching, research and publications) to reach:
The Registrar,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Kaduna State

Candidates are also advised to request each of their three references to forward a confidential report on them to reach the Registrar before the date of the interview.