With global temperatures being on the rise for the last nine consecutive years, the increasing global demand for cooling and refrigeration presents a critical challenge and signifies the necessity for the exploration of more energy-efficient solutions beyond the conventional vapor-compression technique. Magnetic cooling is seen as a promising alternative, as magnetic refrigeration systems show an increased energy efficiency. In recent years, Ni-(Co)-Mn-X Heusler alloys have gained increased attention, as they show a large inverse magnetocaloric (MCE) and conventional elastocaloric effect (ECE), making them a promising candidate for magnetocaloric (MC) and multicaloric (MuC) cooling.

We are looking for a motivated student assistant (HiWi) to support ongoing research activities in the field of functional metallic materials. The position focuses on the preparation and characterization of Heusler alloys.