UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF PTDF PROFESSIONAL CHAIR IN GAS ENGINEERING
Application are invited from suitably qualified candidates from any part of the world for the post of PTDF Professorial Chair in Gas Engineering. The objectives of setting up the Chair are as follows:
• Encourage and develop interdisciplinary teaching and research in gas technology. • Interface between industry, government and the University for cooperation in research.
• Develop sound gas engineering programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Contribute to developing a Gas policy in Nigeria.
The selected candidate shall establish a multi-disciplinary team that will conduct research leading to the establishment of Centre of Excellence in Gas at the University of Port Harcourt.
Qualification and Experience
Interested applicants must be Professors of Petroleum and/or Gas Engineering or related discipline with at least two (2) years Professorial teaching and research in Petroleum or Gas Engineering and administrative experience in a reputable University.
Candidate(s) must have many publications in form of Books, Monographs, Chapters in Books and Referred Journal Articles published locally and internationally. Salary A competitive salary shall be offered which is equivalent to Professorial rank in Nigerian Universities and a top up, plus other attractive enhancement/incentives. Conditions of Services These are as applicable in Federal public service and as appropriate in the Nigerian University System. In addition, the appointment shall be for a three-year period in the first instance and renewable for another two years based on performance.
2. The selected Candidate shall research on the following areas:
• “Quantification/ characterization of the Gas Resources in Nigeria.”
• “Evaluation of Gas Storage Potentials of Reservoirs in the Niger Delta.”
• “Utilization of Nigerian Gas for the Manufacture of Chemicals.”
3. The selected Candidates shall in addition to research, teach relevant courses in petroleum or Gas Engineering in both undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate shall also organize an annual lecture on gas-related topics and carry out other academic duties as may be assigned by the University. Method of Application 1. Each application shall be accompanied by a short proposal in the research areas which shall be presented and discussed during the interview.
2. Interested applicants are requested to forward ten (10) typewritten (double spacing) copies of their applications, accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae and a set of photocopied certificates and relevant credentials, giving information in the following order:
i. Full Name (Surname first)
ii. Place and Date of Birth
iii. Home Address
iv. Present Postal Address, including GSM Numbers.
v. Email Address
vi. Nationality and State of Origin
vii. Marital Status
viii. Number and Ages of Children
ix. Secondary and Post-Secondary Education (including Institutions attended with Dates)
x. Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates
xi. Statement of Experience; including full detailed information of former and present positions held with dates
xii. Current Research Efforts
xiii. Details of publications, including
• Authorship (Evidence should be provided)
• Names of Journals in which they are published and dates of publications (evidence should be provided).
xiv. Other Activities outside Current Employment
xv. Name and Addresses of three (3) Referees
Closing Date All application, supporting materials and three (3) reference letters should be forwarded to:
The Registrar, University of Port Harcourt P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt.
Not later than two (2) weeks from the date of this publication.
M N ONYIGE
Registrar
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