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Thursday, October 13, 2011

University of Maiduguri Current Jobs in Nigeria: Vacancies for Professorial Chair in Geosciences

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment into the position of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Professorial Chair in Geosciences tenable in the Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri. Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

POST TITLE:   Professorial Chair in Geosciences (PTDF)


JOB DUTIES:
  • The Candidate shall teach relevant courses in Basin Studies in Undergraduate and graduate levels as well as carry out other academic duties as may be assigned by the University,
  • The candidate shall engage in research which shall comprise,
  • “Petroleum Systems Analysis of Nigeria’s Inland Sedimentary Basins (Dahomey, Anambra, Benue, Bornu Basins)’,
  • Evaluation of contributions of cretaceous source rocks to Nigerian sector of the Chad Basin”,
  • Reservoir Characterization of Borno sub-basin and Rock property Models,
  • Deliver an annual Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Lecture on topical issues in Petroleum Geology,
  • Establish and strengthen academic leadership in the fields of Geosciences.
  • Provide Professorial and Community Services as well as carry out other academic and administrative responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department of Geology.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • Candidate must be a Petroleum Geologist or person appointable to the position of a Professor who can make contribution in area relevant to Petroleum Technology Development,
  • Possess a Ph.D or other equivalent degree in the relevant field of Geosciences,
  • Should have a minimum of 10 (ten) years of teaching and research in any recognized University within or outside Nigeria,
  • A candidate with the required number of publications, extensive research and academic experience etc for appointment to the position of a Professor shall also apply.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE & SALARY:
  • The appointment is for a Professorial position in the University of Maiduguri) endowed by Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
SALARY/REMUNERATION:

A competitive salary shall be offered which is equivalent of a Professorial rank in Nigerian Universities and a top up, plus attractive] enhancement incentives.

Other conditions governing the appointment of staff in the University o1 Maiduguri, Maiduguri shall also apply.

The appointment shall be for a three (3) year period in the first instance and is renewable for another two (2) years based on performance.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should forward 15 (fifteen) copies of application and Curriculum Vitae (attaching photocopies of all relevant credentials). Confidential reports from three (3) Referees should also be forwarded to:

The Registrar, University of Maiduguri,

P.M.B.1069, Maiduguri,

Borno State.

Each application shall be accompanied by a proposal in the research area which shall be presented and discussed during the interview.

All application should reach the above address on or before 17th September, 2011.

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