PTDF Professorial Chair, Petroleum Engineering at University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan (UI) is the oldest and most prestigious Nigerian University. As a research intensive postgraduate University, it has attained a position of eminence in various disciplines and remains a major player in the development of the much needed human capital in Africa.

The University of Ibadan is the oldest and most prestigious Nigerian University. It was ranked by the times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 as the best University in Nigeria and West Africa, Amongst the top ten in Africa and among the top 1000 Universities in the world. It is located in Ibadan, one of the three largest cities in Africa. It has attained a position of eminence in various disciplines and remains a major pioneer in the development of research in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: PTDF Professorial Chair, Petroleum Engineering

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

The Position

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Professorial Chair in Petroleum Engineering.
• The selected candidate shall, in addition to research, teach relevant courses in Petroleum Engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as carry out other academic duties as may be assigned by the University.
• The research area of the prospective candidate shall, among others, comprise:
  • Flow Assurance and Oilfield Production Chemistry Studies,
  • Molecular Dynamic Models in Flow Assurance Studies and
  • Advanced Cleaner Fossil Fuels and Energy Studies.

Requirements

• Should be a professor in a reputable institution and also have cognate teaching, research, administrative and consulting experience in the field of petroleum engineering.
• Should be self-motivated and possess the capacity to embrace team approach to solving problems and should have carried out verifiable research and parade high impact publications in relevant aspect of petroleum engineering.
• Should possess the capacity to initiate value-adding studies to the oil and gas industry, academia and the wider society.
• Should be versatile in pertinent areas of reservoir engineering and must be a registered engineer.
• Should possess an innovative mindset to foster researches with viable product for commercialization.

Conditions of Service:

• As approved by the Board of Trustees, the appointment is for 3 years in the first instance and renewable for another two (2) years.
• The holder will enjoy current level salary and allowance of a full professor, to be paid by the university and an additional grant to support the activities of the holder (such as funding support for research, conferences, travels, technical and secretarial services among others) under the auspices of the PTDF Professorial Chair Endowment.
• The occupant will be required to give an annual lecture, publish and disseminate research results and organize major seminars/lectures/symposia.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward twenty-five (25) copies of their curriculum vitae, stating the following: 

• Phone numbers
• E-mail addresses
• Age
• Marital status
• Qualifications
• Experience (teaching, research and publications)

The Applications should be submitted to the:
Registrar,
University of Ibadan,
Oyo State.

Soft copies should be forwarded to: s.albert@ptdf.gov.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Candidates are also advised to request three (3) referees to forward confidential reports on them to the Registrar.