In 1950 Feynman accepted a position as professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology. Since he had already planned a sabbatical leave before receiving the offer, he was able to arrange to spend the first ten months of his new appointment in Brazil.
Sa 1950 Feynman tinanggap ng isang posisyon bilang propesor ng panteorya physics sa California Institute of Technology. Since niya na binalak ng sabbatical leave bago matanggap ang alok, siya ay able sa ayusin sa gastusin sa unang sampung buwan ng kanyang bagong appointment sa Brazil.