The Degree Angular Scale Interferometer (DASI) project of the
Center for Astrophysical Research in Antartica (CARA) is seeking an
individual to winter over (roughly Dec 2002 - Nov 2003) at the
Amudsen-Scott research station at the South Pole. The DASI winterover
will be part of a team of 4 CARA winterovers. The winter population
of the base is approximately 50. DASI is an interferometric system
designed to image anisotropy in the Cosmic Microwave Background and
determine its power spectrum from l = 140 to 900. The telescope
includes 13 low-noise HEMT amplifier receivers operating from 26 to 36
GHz with correlation of the 78 baselines done in realtime in ten 1 GHz
wide channels. The telescope was installed at the South Pole in
during the 1999/2000 austral summer and is currently taking data. The
winterover will have the responsibility of keeping the telescope and
electronics operating. He or she will also be part of the DASI science
team. Strong research experience in Physics, Astronomy, or Electrical
Engineering is desired. The salary level will be based on the experience
of the applicant. A large incentive for wintering over at the Pole will
also be included. Candidates are requested to provide their CV and
the names of three references. For additional information see http://astro.uchicago.edu/dasi/
or email John Carlstrom.
(EOE)
Please email materials to:
Professor John Carlstrom
jc@hyde.uchicago.edu
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