Postdoctoral scholarship …

                              Postdoctoral scholarship
             Balloon-borne Soft Gamma-ray Polarimetry
  at the School of Engineering Sciences, Department of Physics, The Royal Institute of Technology, KTH,
                                          Stockholm, Sweden.

The School of Engineering Sciences carries out a wide range of research at the international front line, from
fundamental disciplines such as physics and mathematics, to engineering mechanics with applications such
as aeronautics and vehicle engineering. The teaching programme includes university degree programs in
Engineering Physics, Vehicle Engineering, `Engineering and Education', and `Open Entrance', as well as a
number of International Masters Programmes.

The Astroparticle Physics group with the Physics Department of The Royal Institute of
Technology (KTH) in Stockholm (http://www.particle.kth.se/astro) is developing a
balloon-borne      high    sensitivity  soft   gamma-ray     polarimeter, PoGOLite
(http://www.particle.kth.se/pogolite) in collaboration with groups from Stockholm
University, Stanford University, Hawaii University, Tokyo Institute of Technology,
Hiroshima University, ISAS, Yamagata University, and École Polytechnique.

This activity forms part of the Stockholm High Energy Astrophysics and Cosmology
(HEAC) Center, a collaborative effort between research groups at the KTH Physics
Department and the Stockholm University Astronomy and Physics Departments, which
is supported by the Swedish research council as a strong research environment.

The PoGOLite pathfinder mission is scheduled to fly from the North of Sweden in 2010.
The successful applicant is expected to make significant contributions to the
development, construction and testing of the PoGOLite pathfinder instrument and
associated balloon systems. Contributions to science performance studies and
observation planning are also expected. Applicants should have a strong technical
background. Previous experience in one or more of the following areas is particularly
welcomed - scientific ballooning, attitude control systems, instrument electronics,
hardware programming, and mechanical design. Excellent communication skills in
English are required.

The position is limited to two years, and is available immediately. Applicants should hold
a PhD in astrophysics, astroparticle physics, particle physics, or a related subject
obtained no later than five years prior to starting the position. KTH aims to employ a
diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the
University, especially as concerns its gender structure.
To apply, a curriculum vitae, description of research experience and interests, and a list
of publications (preprints not required) should be sent to: Carina Ankarloo, KTH,
Department of Physics, AlbaNova University Centre, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden. E-
mail applications (PDF) are preferred and can be sent to ankarloo@kth.se. Up to three
recommendation letters may be sent to the same addresses. All sent materials should
be marked with reference number S-2008-0044. The review of applications will start on
March 3rd 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

Further information can be obtained from Prof. Mark Pearce, pearce@particle.kth.se,
+46-8-55378183.