Max Planck Institute for Physics, Munich, Germany
                     Postdoctoral Positions
         UHE Cosmic-Ray Physics / Gamma-Ray Astrophysics

The Max Planck Institute for Physics is one of the world's leading
research institutes, focused on particle and astroparticle physics 
from both an experimental and a theoretical perspective.
Our research activities in astroparticle physics comprise participation
in the gamma ray telescope MAGIC at La Palma Observatory, the future 
space mission EUSO, and the CRESST dark matter search at Gran Sasso.

The Max Planck Institute for Physics invites applications for two

Postdoctoral Positions 

in ultra-high-energy cosmic-ray physics and in high-energy gamma-ray 
astrophysics, to strengthen our EUSO and MAGIC groups.

EUSO is an experiment for UHE cosmic-ray observations, looking down 
onto the earth's atmosphere with a wide angle telescope from 
the International Space Station. EUSO will achieve a 300-1000 times 
larger aperture than currently running experiments and measure with 
high precision UHE cosmic rays above the GZK energy. The total mass of 
target atmosphere is about 2000 giga-tons. Naturally, the experiment 
is sensitive to UHE neutrinos, too.

MAGIC is the world's largest ground based Cherenkov telescope to study 
the deep universe with high energy gamma rays above 30 GeV. There are 
many observational targets, e.g. AGNs, GRBs, Pulsars, and SNRs. However,
the scientific objectives are not only the study of astrophysical 
sources, but also the investigation of fundamental physics, such as 
the search for Dark Matter and tests of the validity of Lorentz 
invariance. The first telescope is operative since October 2003 and 
construction of the second telescope has already started.

The position is limited to initially two years, with the possibility 
of an extension by another four years. Salary is according to 
the German federal pay scale (BAT). Candidates with an experimental 
background in cosmic-ray physics, gamma-ray physics or neighbouring 
fields, such as elementary particle physics and astrophysics, are 
encouraged to apply. Applications from women are particularly welcome. 
The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped 
individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

Interested scientists should send their application (including a CV 
and list of publications) until the end of February 2004 and arrange 
for three recommendation letters to be received by the same date. 

Contact Address:
Prof. Dr. Masahiro Teshima
Max Planck Institute for Physics
(Werner Heisenberg Institute)
Foehringer Ring 6, 80805 Muenchen
Germany
e-mail: mteshima [at] mppmu.mpg.de
Max-Planck-Institut fuer Physik
(Werner-Heisenberg-Institut)