Postdoctoral Position in Stochastic Thermodynamics (M/F)

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description This postdoctoral position focuses on the thermodynamics of micro-mechanical resonators interacting with a thermal bath and an external control potential (e.g., an electrostatic force). Within the framework of stochastic thermodynamics, the goal is to quantify energy exchanges (work, heat), understand the evolution of the resonator's temperature, and interpret the role of information when the system is subject to feedback. This mission includes both theoretical and experimental components. The fundamental research aims to provide insights for a wide range of applications, such as optimizing the stability of micro-mechanical systems, controlling the energy consumption of logic gates, and proposing efficient energy extraction techniques through feedback. Main Tasks:. - Optimization of the real-time feedback system for coupling the resonator with the external force. - Measurement campaigns using a very low-noise optical detector. - Data analysis and interpretation within the frameworks of stochastic thermodynamics and information theory. - Modeling of experiments and calculation of maximum theoretical efficiencies. - Writing reports and scientific articles. Secondary Tasks:. - Presentations at international scientific conferences. - Participation in the supervision of internships and PhD students. This postdoctoral position is part of the ANR VAST project. The successful candidate will