EditionName:The Times of India PageNo:019 PhD - COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES IN THE NETHERLANDS WE INVITE APPLICATIONS FOR FULLY SPONSORED PhDS IN THE NETHERLANDS FOLLOWED BY AN EMPLOYMENT OFFER WITH SHELL IN BENGALURU. Rising globol energy demand and difficulto-access oil and gas, coupled with ervironnental and social issues form the crux ofthe energy challenge. Energy production in the fulure needs to become ‘smarier’ and more efficent, with a smaller environmental foo'print. Computational research is increosingly used to deliver such innovative technology solutions. Shells seting up the Computotional Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, India to foster cutineedge computational R&D. Furhier, Shel has also teamed up with uriversies in the Netherlands to define 1 broad programme in Computational Sciences in various disciplines of science and engineering, WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The ideo! candidate has demonstrated affirity and strong motvation for computational research cand is eager lo work on energy challenges in Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (STCB) Candidates should have a recent or expected Masters’ Degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualifcatior) in engineering ot science. OUR OFFER With effect rom the academic year 2016-2017, scholarships for a PRD ota University in The Netherlands ore on offer. The programme includes 1» Challenging research in computational science & engineering, reevantto the energy industry (All courses are offered in English] 1 Access fo internships at Shel’s R&D cente in Europe, US or India (Bengaluru) 1 Participation in summer schools, workshops and visits fo other prestigious research institvies ‘and universities, as appropriate '= Four year temporary employment by the Dutch Foundation for Furdamental Research on Matter ‘against a gross annual salary (forthe four year term) in the range €28,000 - €36,000, <2 well as a comprehensive packoge of employee benefits = Annual visits tothe home country Upon successful completion of he PRD, the candidates may join the Computational Centre of Excellence in STCB for an exciting career in Advanced Conputaton, Applications are invited from interested candidates between 6th August 2015 to 25th August 2015 for the ocademic session starting in September 2016. To find out more cnd to aoolv online olease visi: www.shell.com/india/esohd AT!