The research will be conducted in the Cheung research group of the Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics and will involve studying the properties of scattering amplitudes and the application of quantum field theory techniques to the classical gravitational inspiral problem. Basic Qualifications Applicant must have a PhD in theoretical physics. Preferred Qualifica

The Research Scientist will apply understanding structures of Lorentzian CFTs by studying dispersive sum rules and properties of light ray operators. Essential Job Duties formal field theories (CFTs) describe critical phenomena, fixed point of QFTs, and quantum gravity. The Research Scientist will use analytic conformal bootstrap to study CFTs in Lorentzian signature. In

The successful applicant will serve as the Senior Engineer for the mechanical and optical needs of the telescopes, buildings, and supporting infrastructure at Palomar Observatory. The successful applicant will work in close coordination with the Palomar Observatory Site Superintendent and staff to design and implement improvements and new features at the Observatory. He o

The Stathopoulos Lab is searching for a highly motivated individual who will work full time as part of a team to carry out studies on gene expression. The work includes aspects of experiments to create transgenic fly stocks (PCR, plasmid generation, injection, screening), genetics and mutant analyses (fly crosses, cuticle preps, in situ hybridization), as well as live in

Under minimal supervision, responsible for dining room service area, including, but not limited to preparing dining room for meals and/or special functions (set up and/or close), providing helpful customer service to clients, and overseeing cleanliness protocol. Performs work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies safety standards, and practices. Job Duties

A Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) is an active and visible live in professional staff member who provides 24 hour/day leadership and supervisory support for their residential community. Qualified candidates must be able to respond to emergency and crisis situations, engage students through programming, enforce policy, and build community during business hours and somet

Support the development of the SPHEREx analysis pipeline, which is being assembled for readiness prior to launch. Develop selected analysis modules in the pipeline and validate their operation. Participate in the assessment of systematic errors arising from instrumental and astrophysical sources. Essential Job Duties Modelling and implementation of analysis modules. Work

Under the supervision of the assigned Custodial supervisor, applies advance knowledge of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting processes and floor care techniques required to maintain Campus buildings areas clean, orderly, and safe by using hand tools of specialized equipment. Performs work in accordance with Institute safety standards and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA

We're on the lookout for a dynamic and reliable intern to become part of our team. As an intern, you'll dive into the world of network operations, getting hands on experience with our daily and weekly routines. Your main focus will be supporting our wireless group, ensuring smooth campus wide connectivity. To thrive in this role, you should be ready to tackle any task ass

Reporting to the Manager of Service and Process, the Sr. Customer Service Administrator plays a leading role in Caltech Facilities' Service Center as the subject matter expert for customer service. This position actively demonstrates a commitment to customer success as well as the mission of Caltech in all interactions with internal and external customers. The administrat

The California Institute of Technology is seeking an Executive Director for the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC). Located on the Caltech campus, IPAC serves an international community as an archive and science center for various missions and projects in astronomy and planetary science. Beginning with the IRAS mission in 1985 and spanning through Herschel, Sp

Under minimum supervision from the Manager of Maintenance Management, the HVAC Supervises the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance activities for Caltech. This position is classified with an emergency response designation of Essential Reporting. An employee designated as Essential Reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recove

The Space Radiation Laboratory (SRL) at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is soliciting applications for someone to support the electrical engineering staff with electronics parts procurement and testing of instrument electronics on a NASA astrophysics mission; the Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX), recently selected and under development for a launch in 2030. SR

Reporting to the Dean of Admissions, the inaugural Data Scientist for Enrollment Management is a member of the Undergraduate Admissions senior management team and understands admissions and financial aid strategies for undergraduate students and how to harness data and analytics to shape, influence, and model both enrollment and student success. The Data Scientist will ga

Design, test, and commission a broadband optical spectrometer. Essential Job Duties Operation of a cryogenic molecular source, including lasers and vacuum systems. Design and test of a dispersed fluorescence/absorption spectrometer with a broadband light source. Calibration of spectrometer using known species and frequency references. Implementation of spectrometer to per