Professional Doctorate in Software Technology (NETHERLANDS)

Job descriptionThe post-master program Software Technology focuses on software design and systems architecture for the software-intensive systems that occur in the various application domains of the high-tech industry, as exemplified by the multinationals in the greater Eindhoven area. It trains graduates from Computer Science or a related discipline to become the professional software designers and architects whom the industry needs to conceive its new, innovative products and who can participate in or provide technological leadership for its multidisciplinary teams that realize these.

The program spans two years of which the first 15 months are devoted to deepening, broadening and reinforcing Software Technology knowledge and

skills, as well as personal and professional skills. This part of the program has a unique structure. It consists of 4 blocks in which about half the time is spent on lectures, workshops and training, and the other half on solving a real-life problem from one of our industry partners. The lecturers, who mostly have an extensive experience in industry and who cover the theory on topics such as architecture, design, and problem solving return as coach during the projects to help translate the theory to practical solutions. Each project is selected from another domain and addresses another technological area to both provide multidisciplinary exposure and enhance cross-domain thinking. The lectures in part are general, in part tailored to the problem domain coming up. In this set-up the trainee gets the opportunity to experience the different roles that make a good team.

The last nine months, a technological design project is carried out at one of the companies in the area. This is a challenging project with a realistic goal but clear limitations in terms of time and resources available. It allows the trainees to demonstrate their designer competencies and realize an industry quality solution. Starting from a solid analysis a solution has to be synthesized that takes the technical and economic preconditions at the company into account. You will be coached by experienced design engineers from industry and by TU/e staff with clear and relevant design experience. You will acquire independence and learn to make choices and work well in a project-based manner.

Program graduates are awarded a certified diploma and the degree “Professional Doctorate in Engineering” (PDEng). Their name will be entered in the PDEng register of the Royal Dutch Institute for Engineers (KIVI).

RequirementsThe Post-Master's Program Software Technology is open to recent university graduates, in particular to Master's graduates from the disciplines of Computer Science or closely related disciplines. The program is internationally oriented and taught in English. Dutch and advanced English courses are part of the program.

BenefitsWe offer course participants a full time temporary appointment for the period of 2 years. Course participants will receive a monthly salary of approximately €1,680 (before taxes) by Eindhoven Universiteit of Technology. We also offer a broad package of fringe benefits, including an 8% holiday allowance, an end-of-year allowance, and excellent sports facilities.

Additional informationFor more information and complete details about the application procedures, please visit our website:www.ooti.win.tue.nl

Application (please use the "APPLY NOW' button)
Applicants are requested to send among other:

• a well-motivated application
• an extensive curriculum vitae
• translated certificates certified by their University
• certified lists of marks
• the names of at least two referees that we can contact for a reference
• a copy of their passport
• a passport photograph
• the address of the website of the university and department where they received their certificate

To guarantee the quality of the program, the ST selection committee applies strict selection criteria. Candidates must be among the top 25% of their discipline. Next to excellent grades, their motivation and personality will be extremely important. Applications can be sent in at any given time and even well in advance of graduation. The program starts once a year on the Monday near to October 1st.

Application deadline

• July 1st, 2011: for non EU citizens
• July 21st, 2011: for EU citizens

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