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The Caltech experimental high energy physics group is seeking highly qualified candidates for a postdoctoral or senior postdoctoral position in High Energy Physics associated with the MINOS and NOvA experiments. The MINOS (Main Injector Neutrino Oscillation Search) experiment, with detectors at Fermilab and the Soudan mine in northern Minnesota based on designs developed at Caltech, is now taking data and has published its first results on neutrino oscillations using atmospheric neutrinos, and recently neutrinos from the NuMI beam. The group has been centrally involved in the oscillation analyses involving muon-neutrino disappearance as well as electron neutrino appearance, and has been developing an analysis for antineutrino oscillations testing CPT violation. We also have been continuing our work on proton intensity issues at Fermilab, both in the booster and main ring stacking. For the NOvA (NuMI Off-Axis nu-e Appearance) experiment, we are involved in several areas of R&D central to the detector design, are building the initial software and analysis framework, and are beginning to develop the experiment's capabilities for cleanly identifying and reconstructing electron neutrino events. It is expected that the successful candidate will play an important role in one or more of these activities, and in helping to define the direction of the work and responsibilities of the group. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in high energy physics and demonstrate strong potential for outstanding achievement as an independent researcher. Experience with detector hardware and object oriented programming and analysis will be advantageous. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a description of research interests and skills. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to either Professor Harvey Newman (email: newman@hep.caltech.edu), High Energy Physics, Caltech 356-48, Pasadena, CA 91125. Caltech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. |
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