POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS 
			   PARTICLE ASTROPHYSICS 
	       GAMMA-RAY ASTRONOMY AND DARK MATTER DETECTION
	            University of California, Los Angeles

	We invite applications for postdoctoral research positions
	in particle astrophysics at the University of California, 
	Los Angeles (UCLA). UCLA is involved in forefront research in
	the areas of high-energy gamma-ray astrophysics and dark matter
	detection.

	Astrophysical gamma rays are produced by powerful cosmic 
	accelerators (e.g. pulsars, active galaxies, or gamma-ray bursts) 
	or by processes beyond the standard model of particle physics. 
	UCLA has a major involvement in the VERITAS array of four 
	atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes, located in in southern Arizona 
	and sensitive to photons with energies between 50 GeV and 50 TeV.  
	See http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~veritas/ for details.
	We are seeking a talented individual to carry out research 
	with VERITAS. There is also the possibility to analyze data 
	from the Large Area Telescope (LAT) of the Fermi Gamma-ray 
	Space Telescope. FERMI-LAT a newly launched satellite instrument 
	sensitive to photons between 30 MeV and 300 GeV.  We encourage 
	candidates with an observational/instrumental background in 
	astronomy or an experimental background in astrophysics or
	particle/nuclear physics to apply.

	UCLA is involved in the GAPS experiment designed to detect 
	dark matter through its decays to anti-particles. GAPS will be 
	a balloon-borne instrument sensitive to low-energy anti-deuterons 
	that could provide a unique signature for the annihilation of 
	neutralino dark matter. GAPS will consist of a large array of 
	Si(Li) detectors, surrounded by a Time-of-Flight (TOF) system.
	See http://gamma1.astro.ucla.edu/gaps/index.html for details. 
	We encourage candidates with experimental backgrounds in 
	particle physics, nuclear physics or astrophysics to apply.

	A Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in physics or astronomy is 
	required.  Applicants should send a CV and arrange for 
	at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

	Prof. Rene Ong 
	Department of Physics and Astronomy 
	University of California 
	Los Angeles, CA 90095-1547

	Deadline for receipt of applications is March 1, 2009.
	(For inquiries please contact Prof. Ong at rene@astro.ucla.edu).