Posted on: Thu 22-10-2026

2027 NNPC/Renaissance JV Sabbatical and Postgraduate Research Internship Programme

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Renaissance, TotalEnergies and Agip Energy and Natural Resources Joint Venture (Renaissance JV), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the 2027 Sabbatical and Postgraduate Research Internship Programme.

1. Postgraduate Research Internship

The Postgraduate Research Internship provides opportunities for Nigerian postgraduate students (MSc, M.Phil. and PhD) to gain industry-related work experience and conduct topical research within Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited.

Duration: 12 months (non-renewable).

Teams/Disciplines

- Environment: Impact Assessment and Environmental Compliance Monitoring.

- Occupational Health: Health Promotion and Epidemiology/Statistics.

- Pipeline Availability: PhD candidates in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Oil and Gas Engineering, with at least three years of pipeline engineering experience in design, construction, or integrity assessment.

- Exploration: PhD intern in Geology/Geophysics, with AI in exploration workflow.

2. Sabbatical Attachment for University Lecturers

The sabbatical attachment offers university lecturers from the rank of Senior Lecturer and above the opportunity to undertake research and other activities that will contribute to Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited’s business objectives. It also provides an avenue to acquire industry-related experience and contribute to teaching and research activities at the Renaissance JV Centres of Excellence (CoEs).

Duration: 12 months (non-renewable).

Teams/Disciplines

- Environment: Impact Assessment and Biodiversity, Environmental Toxicology, Air Quality Assessment, Hydrobiology, Water Chemistry, Hydrogeology, Ecology, etc.

- Corporate Relations: Social Performance (Social Impact Assessment and Management).

- Corporate Relations: Host Community Development Trust (HCDT)/Stakeholder Relations.

- Community Health: Consultant Community Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics.

- Nigerian Content Development: A Professor in any Engineering discipline with an interest in either Process or Project Engineering.

- NNPC/Renaissance JV Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City: Geology, Geophysics, and Petroleum Engineering.

- NNPC/Renaissance JV Centre of Excellence in Marine and Offshore Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt: Marine/Offshore Engineering and Naval Architecture.

- Exploration: Geology/Geophysics, AI in exploration workflow.

3. Method of Application

All applications and supporting documents should be sent to: Email: [email protected]

The relevant team/discipline must be clearly stated as the email subject.

Applications from candidates should consist of the following:

i. An application letter stating the team/discipline of interest.

ii. A curriculum vitae (CV), including contact phone number, email address, and contact information of three referees.

iii. For the sabbatical position, a titled, one-page summary of how the candidate intends to add value to the Renaissance business during the 12-month sabbatical.

iv. For the Research Internship position, a proposal including study technical objectives, methodology, data required, and expected outcome.

4. Important Notes

- Applications open on 19 October 2026 and close on 2 November 2026.

- Renaissance and its Joint Venture partners DO NOT DEMAND PAYMENT FROM APPLICANTS. The application is entirely FREE of charge.

- Renaissance and its Joint Venture partners DO NOT ASSIGN “Representatives” or “Agents” to assist applicants or process applications.

- Applications from persons who have previously participated in the programme will not be considered.

- Application letters without the team/discipline of interest clearly stated will NOT be considered.

- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

5. Data Protection Notice

Data Protection Notice

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is committed to data privacy.

Processing of Personal Data Collected by NNPC/Renaissance JV

Personal data collected by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR Joint Venture, will be used exclusively for the purpose of selecting candidates.

The information will not be used for an incompatible purpose.

Renaissance is the Controller for the processing of your personal data and will not use your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

In the event that personal data needs to be processed by, transferred to, or exchanged with a third party, appropriate contractual safeguards will be put in place to ensure that the third party takes adequate measures to safeguard privacy.

As a data subject, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data on legitimate and compelling grounds, except when the data is processed to comply with a legal obligation or is to be used for a purpose for which you have given your implied consent.

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR Joint Venture, will retain the data only for as long as necessary to serve the purpose of collection, or to the extent necessary to comply with applicable law or protect the rights of the company, its affiliates, Joint Venture, or the data subject concerned.

The company has implemented technology and policies aimed at protecting your privacy from unauthorised access and improper use.

For enquiries or concerns, please contact the company through the contact details provided in the advertisement.

Note: The email address and application deadline have been transcribed from the scanned advertisement. Some text in the original scan is unclear, particularly the detailed contact information on the final page. The transcription preserves the legible content without inventing missing details.

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