Shell Professional Chair in Lightweight Automobile Engine Development at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)

Qualification and Experience
To qualify for the position, a prospective candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Should be a Professor in a reputable Institution, normally of not less than Ten (10) years standing and have a wide range of teaching, research and consulting experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and Automobile/Internal Combustion Engines, including professional activities in local and international scenes with recognitions.
• Should have carried out research and published extensively in relevant aspects of Automobile/Internal Combustion Engine Design & Development.
• Must be able to demonstrate evidence of previous experience in Automobile/internal Combustion engine design and development.
• Should possess the ability to initiate value-adding studies of benefit to the oil and gas industry, the academia and the wider society.
• Must be highly-motivated professionally and have the ability to adopt a team approach with other persons/related Departments/Institutions in research and practical work in the field.

Condition of Service

• The appointment, which is to commence as soon as possible, is for Four (4) years in the first instance renewable for another Four (4) years subject to satisfactory performance.
• The conditions and salaries are quite attractive and are as approved for enhanced professional chairs endorsed by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited.
• The conditions include prospects of funded research programmes and participation in local/international conferences.