research position in Shell - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

4.0
Nov 18, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It is the safest option to work in a research position at Shell at oil downtimes and you can enjoy significant independence at the work place. The salaries are quite competitive.

Cons

Everything is slow at Shell, there is a lot of inertia. The news don't get communicated fast enough from the upper management to the employees.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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