2026 NNPC / Renaissance – JV Postgraduate Research Internship Programme

Renaissance African Energy Company (RENAISSANCE) is on a dynamic journey to evolve into a world-class energy powerhouse, unleashing the entirety of our growth potential through collaborative efforts. Seamlessly weaving through the midstream value chain and fortifying our core capabilities, we stand ready to be the cornerstone of national development and industrialization, signaling a new era of unparalleled progress.

Applications are invited for:

Title: 2026 NNPC / Renaissance – JV University Lecturers Sabbatical Programme

Location: Nigeria
Duration: 12 Months (Non-renewable)

Description

• The sabbatical attachment offers University lecturers from the rank of Senior Lecturer and above, opportunity to undertake research or other activities that would contribute to Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited. It also offers them avenue to acquire industry-related experience and lectureship at the Renaissance JV Centres of Excellence (CoEs).

Requirements
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 & Gynecology, and Pediatrics.
• Nigerian Content Development:
  • A Professor in any Engineering Discipline with 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.
• NNPC / Renaissance – JV Centre of Excellence in Environmental Management and Green Energy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka:
  • Professor of not less than 3 years in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Microbiology or Biotechnology with demonstrable interest in Green/Renewable Energy.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Documents to: university-relations@renaissanceafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Applications from candidates should consist of the following:

• Application letter stating team / discipline of interest.
• Curriculum vitae including applicant’s age, contact phone, email address, and contact information of three referees.
• A titled, one page summary of how the candidate intends to add value to the Renaissance business during the 12 months sabbatical.

Note

• 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’/’Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications.
• Applications from persons who have previously participated in the programme will not be considered.
• Application letter without Team / Discipline of interest clearly stated will not be considered.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Data Protection Notice:

• The Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is committed to data privacy. Processing of Personal Data Collected by NNPC/Renaissance-JV.
• Personal data collected by The Renaissance African Energy Company Limited, Operator of the NNPC/Renaissance / TotalEnergies/AENR Joint Venture will be used exclusively for the purpose of selection of 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 the 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 will take adequate measures to safeguard the privacy of the data. As a data subject, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data on legitimate compelling grounds except when it is processed to comply with a legal obligation or is to be used for a purpose for which you have given your implied consent. The Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/Total Energies/AENR Joint Venture will only retain the data for as long as it is necessary to serve the purpose of collection or to the extent necessary to comply with applicable law or to protect the rights Itself, affiliates, Joint venture or the data subject concerned.
• We have implemented technology and policies with the objective of protecting your privacy from unauthorized access and improper use.
• For inquiries or concern, please contact: university-relations@renaissanceafrica.com