[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 26, Number 13

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 26, Number 13
Apr.18,2016

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Table of Contents

1. GEM-CCMC: Mid-Tail Modeling Challenge

2. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Space Physics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

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1. GEM-CCMC: Mid-Tail Modeling Challenge
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From: Chih-Ping Wang (cat at atmos.ucla.edu)

The two GEM FGs ‘Tail Environment and Dynamics at Lunar Distances” and “Modeling Methods and Validation” and NASA Community Coordinated Modeling Center (CCMC) have coordinated a modeling challenge to better understand mid-tail response to a prolonged N IMF interval. Detailed information for ARTEMIS observations of the event and results from global simulations can be found at 
http://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/challenges/MidTail/ 

We welcome your participation to examine the observations or simulations. We will have a session for this modeling challenge at this coming summer GEM in Santa Fe.

Chih-Ping Wang (Tail FG), Katherine Garcia-Sage (Modeling FG), Lutz Rastaetter (CCMC)


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2. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Space Physics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
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From: Roman Makarevich (rmakarevich at alaska.edu)

The Physics Department and the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks invite applications to fill one or more joint tenure-track positions in physics and space physics. The successful applicant will become a faculty member in the Physics Department of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics and will join the Geophysical Institute as part of the Space Physics and Aeronomy Group. Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics, Space Physics, or a related area, some postdoctoral experience is preferred. Expectations for this position include conducting research in space physics and/or aeronomy, teaching courses in physics, and supporting the University’s wider mission through service and outreach. The Physics Department offers a full range of physics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels and the successful applicant is expected to teach across the physics curriculum. The position is targeted at the assistant professor level, although appointment at a higher rank would be considered for suitably qualified candidates. Current research activities of the Space Physics and Aeronomy Group include radio and optical observations of the aurora, ionosphere, and upper atmosphere; observation, theory and simulations of terrestrial and planetary magnetospheres; space plasma theory and modeling; rocket experiments; radar technology; and analysis of ground- and space-based observational datasets. Applications are invited from researchers working on topics relevant to these areas, with experimental and/or theoretical investigations of auroral phenomena and their impacts on the ionosphere and upper atmosphere being of particular interest for this position. 

This position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2016. A complete job description and application instructions can be found at the following web page: http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/497124/. For further information on the position, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Roman Makarevich <rmakarevich at alaska.edu>. Questions about the application process may be addressed to Jennifer  Lu, HR Consultant, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, PO Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320, (907) 474-5880 or email: <jrlu at alaska.edu>

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


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