Iron Warriors student group is looking for volunteers for their "Changemakers of tomorrow" project:
An announcement about the enrollment for the "Changemakers of tomorrow" project, which is planned to be attached by the Łódź University of Technology to non-competitive project of the Minister of Science: "The support of students in developing their abilities and skills" financed as a part of the Action 01.05 The Skills in higher education from the funds of
European Funds for Social Development Program 2021-2027.
The goal of this project is the support of students in developing their abilities and skills, increasing their scientific activity and innovativeness and creativity, by allowing them to compete in multinational competitions, contests and scientific conferences.
As a part of the project "Changemakers of tomorrow" we plan to take part in Shell Eco-marathon 2025, Albi Eco Race 2025 and Challenge EcoGreen Energy 2025. To do this, we need to prepare two supereconomical bolides of the prototype class - an electric and fuel-powered one. During the preparation phase we will also conduct engineering and scientific research, that will be the basis for our presentation for an international conference. For the project, we are looking for up to 45 people, including:
⚙ Mechanics - We are looking for people who are not afraid of grease and power tools and who have experience in CAD tools for 3D modeling. We would also appreciate experience with 3D printing, MES analysis software and general manual skills (such as the knowledge of basic tools used in a car workshop). We need experienced people who are not afraid to face new challenges.
The mechanics division of our group will design new parts and systems that will allow our bolides to score more records. The division will also perform simulations utilizing the finite element method, create prototypes and new utility parts in our workshop, use conventional lathe and CNC milling machine and perform general mechanics work around the vehicles and our workshop. Consistent work and good teamwork are the basis of achieving the goals we had set out.
⚡ Electronic Engineers - We are looking for people who know KiCAD software for PCB (printed circuit boards), how to use basic tools, how to use diagnostic and measuring apparatus and how to solder SMD and THT elements. We need experienced people who are not afraid to face new challenges.
Electronics division will design new electronic systems for the bolides and develop and improve the previos ones. Additionally, it will design and create PCB tiles, inspect electronic parts, select subsystems for the electric bolide plus design and create electrical systems for its power generation and optimize the control system for electric motor. Consistent work and good teamwork are the basis of achieving the goals we had set out.
💻 Programmers - We are looking for people who know Python, Embeeded System, Docker and microservice structure.
Programming division will be tasked with creating and maintaining the telemetry systems of both bolides. It will closely cooperate with electronics division, to connect the systems inside the vehicles with outside servers and with all the tasks that would require basic programming skills.
☢ PR specialists - People who are not afraid to interact with others, well-organized, able to make plans and manage groups of people.
The PR team will contact various corporations and institutions, looking for sponsors, collaborations with their representatives and opportunities to organize or join events.
📸 Marketing specialists - photographers, video editors and movie makers who know how to edit photos and videos, ghostwriters for our social media and social media managers.
Marketing team will record the work of our team and create reports from various events as well as promote us on various social media.
If you want to become a part of this team, we are waiting for your application!
To join our student group, you need to meet these requirements:
- You currently are, and you still will be for the remainder of the project's duration (until 31.12.2025), a student of a Łódź University of Technology on a first-level, second-level or full MA studies;
- You know at least one foreign language on a B2 level or higher (a legitimate certificate or a validation of an approved second-language instructor are necessary for the application. We will require an official document in paper or in a digital form for authentication).
- You have at least one skill/warrant of the ones listed below:
Knowledge of any CAD software
Knowledge of any CAM software
Passed training on the usage of CNC milling machines
Passed training on 3D printing
Using 3D printers
Using lathes
Using milling machines
Using a laser
Knowledge of any MES analysis software
Knowledge of KiCAD software
Knowledge on how to design a PCB
SMD or THT welding
Knowledge of electronic systems analysis
Any programming language
Knowledge of any backend, devops, frontend or embedded system IT tools.
Digital photography
Photo editing
Movie making
Movie editing
Management of social media
Computer graphics - You have a positive review of an academic supervisor or a student group supervisor of your previous academic work. The review should confirm that you have the necessary potential and ambitions to compete in the future international competitions and contents and will take part in future conferences our student group will join. The review must be attached to your application in paper or in a digital form.
- You have filled out and attached to your application a CV, required by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in accordance to the form available on its official website: https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/zaproszenie-ministra-nauki-do-skladania-ofert-w-projekcie-wsparcie-studentow-w-zakresie-podniesienia-ich-kompetencji-i-umiejetnosci
THE CANDITATES WILL BE CHOSEN ON THE BASIS OF:
- A. Possessing one or more of the skills listed above;
- B. The awards and prizes they had received and their participation in international scientific conferences in the field of mechanical engineering;
- C. Their contribution to academic conferences;
- D. Their previous experience in scientific projects;
- E. The patents and utility models they have;
- F. Their publications of academic papers in peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed scientific magazines (domestic and international), as well as their authorship or co-authorship of publications in the form of a book;
- G. Other achievements, such as artistic, sport or social activity;
- H. The written opinions of academic supervisors, mentors, content supervisors and the supervisors of student groups about the candidate's previous activity on the University.
Each suitable entry in the categories listed above can gain a candidate 1 point. The minimum required to join the project is 8, however the maximum of 45 candidates with the highest amount of points (according to the criteria listed above) will be prioritized from all the candidates. If multiple candidates would score the same amount of points, their scientific and research activities and their involvement in student associations and student groups will be considered.
IMPORTANT:
The candidates chosen to join the project will be obliged to disclose their employment situation after the project's finalization: their status on the job market (in the time frame from the end of their membership in the project to the next 4 weeks), in accordance to the guidelines listed in the "Guidelines for monitoring the material progress of program implementation for 2021-2027" (the common direct result indicators).
WE ACCEPT YOUR APPLICATIONS UNTIL: 20.06.2024
LINK TO THE APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.office.com/e/h81qc13VqV
As the project is coordinated by SKNMM PŁ (Student's Association of Motorization Enthusiasts of the Łódź University of Technology), all the members of the project are also obliged to join the Student's Association.
The completion of the project by the University and the participation of the chosen students depends on the funds provided by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The project will only be realized after the agreement on the project's funding has been signed.
