Postdoc — Stochastic Thermodynamics of Micro-Resonators

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research in France is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Laboratoire de Physique at the ENS de Lyon. The project focuses on thermodynamics of micro-mechanical resonators interacting with a thermal bath and external control, within stochastic thermodynamics, combining theory and experiments.

The successful candidate will quantify energy exchanges, study the resonator temperature evolution, and interpret information processing under feedback.

Qualifications

• Deep theoretical knowledge in stochastic thermodynamics, statistical physics, Brownian motion, and information theory.
• Experimental knowledge in low-noise measurements.
• Proficiency in data analysis with Matlab or Python.
• Fluency in scientific and technical English, both written and oral.
• Autonomy in conducting research and writing scientific articles.

Responsibilities

• Optimize 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.
• Presentations at international scientific conferences.
• Participation in the supervision of internships and PhD students.

Skills

Stochastic thermodynamics

Statistical physics

Brownian motion

Information theory

Low-noise measurement

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research in France is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Laboratoire de Physique at the ENS de Lyon. The project focuses on thermodynamics of micro-mechanical resonators interacting with a thermal bath and external control, within stochastic thermodynamics, combining theory and experiments.

The successful candidate will quantify energy exchanges, study the resonator temperature evolution, and interpret information processing under feedback.