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Postdoctoral Scholar in Submillimeterwave Astronomy - California Institute of Technology

No. 26474
Position/Title: Postdoctoral Scholar in Submillimeterwave Astronomy
Institution: California Institute of Technology

Submit Resumes To:
Attention: T. G. Phillips, Altair Professor of Physics
California Institute of Technology
1200 E. California Blvd.
Mail Code 301-17
Pasadena, CA 91125-1700
USA

Tel: 626-395-4278
FAX: 626-796-8806

URL1: http://www.submm.caltech.edu/cso/
URL2: http://herschel.caltech.edu
URL3:

Email Submission Address: dcl@submm.caltech.edu
Email Inquiries: dcl@submm.caltech.edu

The closing date for receipt of applications: 10/30/2010

Job Description:

The California Institute of Technology operates the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO; http://submm.caltech.edu/cso/ ), a 10.4 m Leighton telescope at 4,200 m altitude, near the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The telescope accommodates heterodyne spectroscopy as well as continuum and spectroscopic bolometer studies in the 200-900 GHz (1.5-0.32mm) spectra range. The observatory utilizes SIS receivers and low temperature bolometer arrays. At the moment a new generation of 4 GHz IF bandwidth receivers is being introduced. Also, in the longer term, a new facility camera using novel Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors will replace the existing long-wavelength bolometer camera, Bolocam. The SHARC II short-wavelength camera will continue to be available. A postdoctoral scholar position is available at Caltech in Pasadena, to work in the CSO group, in ISM spectroscopy. The successful applicant will also participate in the analysis and interpretation of the data from the Heterodyne Instrument for the Far-Infrared (HIFI) aboard the Herschel Space Observatory (HSO; http://herschel.caltech.edu ). The initial appointment, contingent upon completion of Ph.D. requirements, is for one year, renewable to a total of three years. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, list of publications with refereed articles indicated, statement of research interest and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: T.G. Phillips, Mail Code 301-17, Caltech, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125. Electronic applications may be submitted to dcl@submm.caltech.edu. The review of applications will begin on September 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.

Included Benefits:

For information please see benefits at http://www.hr.caltech.edu/

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