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We now have a number of fully-funded industry-based studentships available for study on the University of Leicester’s MSc programme in Reliable Embedded Systems.

These studentships are available to students from the UK or EU (that is, to individuals classified as “Home” or “EU” students by the University of Leicester).

These operate as follows:

• The studentships pay all University fees for the full (2-year) programme (subject to satisfactory progress)
• The studentships also provide a maintenance award of £12,000 / year for 2 years (subject to satisfactory progress). Our understanding is that this award is tax free.
• During the period of the studentship, you will undertake a work placement in the sponsoring company, during which you will complete your MSc project.
• You will have the opportunity to apply for a UK job with the sponsoring company at the end of the MSc programme.

Current vacancies: Aero Engine Controls

We have previously recruited 5 MSc students for positions sponsored by Aero Engine Controls (a joint venture between Rolls Royce and Goodrich). These students are making excellent progress and the company now wishes to add further people to this team.

We are therefore currently recruiting for up to 9 new MSc studentships sponsored by AEC.

AEC is particularly keen to recruit graduates who have a background in computing, electronic engineering or related disciplines.

Please note:

• Previous experience with embedded systems is not essential for these studentships;
• Candidates with a very strong academic background who can demonstrate an interest in aerospace / embedded systems will be given full consideration (regardless of their degree title).

The closing date for applications is 8 September 2010.

If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please contact us as soon as possible with a brief summary of your background and qualifications.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place in Leicester in early September.

Further information is available about these studentships.

General information about these MSc studentships

Dr Anjali Das (Technical Training Manager, TTE Systems Ltd) comments:

“We created these MSc studentships after we were approached by two sponsoring companies who were interested in the programme and interested in expanding their development teams. We think the resulting studentships offer excellent opportunities for both students and sponsoring companies, particularly in the present economic climate.

“It should be noted that this is not a ‘typical’ MSc programme, and that many of the students are mature, often with many years of experience. These students - and the sponsoring companies - see the programme as a great way of bringing their skills up to date.

Dr Das adds:

“In many cases, we expect that successful students will be offered jobs with the sponsoring companies at the end of the programme, but - of course - such appointments cannot be guaranteed.”

Interested?

Further information is available about these studentships.