A postdoctoral researcher is sought for cryo-vacuum facilities to simulate the Lunar Permanently Shadowed Regions (PSRs), to lead experimental investigations into the PSRs, and to develop lab-scale instrumentation. Prof. John Moores will supervise the work, which will
also involve collaboration with Profs Michael Daly and Tom McElroy. The ideal candidate will be less than 3 years from receipt of their PhD at the start date of the term of employment, will have previous experience with experimental chambers, electronics and far ultraviolet
sensing techniques and equipment. The successful applicant must be
willing to relocate to Toronto.

To apply, please send to [email protected]:

(1) a detailed C.V.,

(2) the names, phone numbers and email addresses of at least two
references that have agreed to speak on your behalf and

(3) two examples of published work that you have led. For full
consideration, please send these materials by April 30, 2016.

Founded in 1965, CRESS is a leader in Canadian Planetary Instrumentation, most recently leading the development of the Osiris-Rex Laser Altimeter (OLA) and the Phoenix LiDAR instrument. CRESS is also the home of the Canadian Planetary Simulator, a
$3.76 Million facility currently under construction.