Fully funded PhD Position in Computational Sciences to Study at Universities in the Netherlands 2013-2014
About Scholarship: We invite applications for fully sponsored PhDs in The Netherlands followed by an employment offer with Shell in Bengaluru. Rising global energy demand and difficult-to-access oil and gas, coupled with environmental and social issues form the crux of the energy challenge. Energy production in the future needs to become ‘smarter’ and more efficient, with a smaller environmental footprint. Computational research is increasingly used to deliver such innovative technology solutions. Shell is setting up the Computational Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, India to foster cutting-edge Computational R&D. Further, Shell has also teamed up with universities in The Netherlands to define a broad programme in Computational Sciences in various disciplines of science and engineering.
Study Subject: Computational Sciences
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship By: SHELL-NWO
Location: Netherlands
Duration: Four years
Cover: Gross annual salary in the range €28000 €36000
Other Benefits: Access to internships at Shell’s R&D centres in India (Bengaluru).
Eligibility: The ideal candidate has demonstrated affinity and strong motivation for computational research and is eager to work on energy challenges in Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (STCB). Candidates should have a recent or expected Masters’ Degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) in engineering or science.
Scholarship Open for: Students of Netherlands
Apply: Online
Deadline: 25th October 2012
Further Information: http://www.shell.com/home/content/ind/aboutshell/careers_tpkg/phd/
