Postdoctoral Scholar in Submillimeter Wave Astronomy
California Institute of Technology

The California Institute of Technology operates a 10.4 m Leighton telescope (Caltech Submillimeter Observatory, CSO; http://www.submm.caltech.edu/cso/) at 4,200 m on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The telescope functions in the 200–900 GHz (1.5–0.32mm) range and heterodyne spectroscopy and continuum and spectroscopic bolometer studies can be carried out.  The observatory utilizes SIS receivers and low temperature bolometer arrays.  At the moment a new generation of 4 GHz I.F. 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 short-wavelength camera will continue to be available.  Two postdoctoral scholar positions are available at Caltech in Pasadena, to work in the CSO group, in spectroscopy and also on observations of the evolution of galaxies and their far-infrared properties out to high redshifts.  Experience with either heterodyne or bolometer based spectroscopic techniques would be an advantage.  Appointment is contingent upon completion of Ph.D. requirements.  The initial appointment 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 320-47, Caltech, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125, by 31 October, 2007.

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