[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 28, Number 54

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 28, Number 54
Nov.12,2018

Announcement submission website: http://aten.igpp.ucla.edu/gem/messenger_form/

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Table of Contents

1. Mini-GEM 2018: “Interhemispheric Approaches to Understand M-I Coupling (IHMIC)” Focus Group Announcement

2. Mini-GEM 2018: Call for Participation in the MIT Coupling Session 

3. AGU/SPA Volunteer Opportunity

4. Postdoctoral Position in Space Physics Data Analysis and Instrumentation at Los Alamos National Laboratory

5. Job Opening for On-site R&D Manager - AER Space Weather Division - Albuquerque/Kirtland AFB

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1. Mini-GEM 2018: “Interhemispheric Approaches to Understand M-I Coupling (IHMIC)” Focus Group Announcement
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From: Hyomin Kim, Robert Lysak, Tomoko Matsuo (hmkim at njit.edu)

We invite you to participate in our mini GEM focus group session, “Interhemispheric Approaches to Understand M-I Coupling (IHMIC)”. The main goal of this focus group is to understand the interhemispheric symmetry/asymmetry in geomagnetic fields and its effects on M-I coupling. Observational and modeling studies have shown the interhemispheric differences which are manifested in various signatures, e.g., large-scale current systems, auroral forms, waves, ion upflow, outflow, particle precipitation, high-latitude convection and thermospheric winds. The focus group addresses questions as to how to incorporate interhemispheric differences and their effects on M-I coupling in observations and modeling/simulations. 

More detailed information can be found on the GEM Wiki page at http://aten.igpp.ucla.edu/gemwiki/index.php/FG:_Interhemispheric_Approaches_to_Understand_M-I_Coupling_%28IHMIC%29

Please send your presentation title if you wish to present your research related to the IHMIC FG topics. 

The session will take place in Room 5 (Potomac) from 13:50-15:20, on Sunday December 9th at the Hilton Old Town Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia (1767 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314). 

More information about the mini GEM Workshop can be found at http://www.cpe.vt.edu/gem-mini/


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2. Mini-GEM 2018: Call for Participation in the MIT Coupling Session 
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From: Hyunju Connor (hkconnor at alaska.edu)

Dear GEM scientists,

I would like to invite you to participate in the mini-GEM sessions titled “3D ionospheric electrodynamics and its impact on the magnetosphere - ionosphere - thermosphere (MIT) coupled system”. Three MIT sessions are scheduled during 12:00-13:30, 13:50-15:20, and 15:30-17:00 on December 9 (Sunday before the AGU meeting). The last session will be dedicated to the “ionospheric conductance challenge”, jointed with the Modeling Methods & Validation focus group. The mini-GEM will be held at the Hilton Old Town Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia, ~30mins away from the AGU convention center by a car. 

Here are confirmed speakers. If you are interested in giving a talk, please send the title of your talk to Hyunju Connor at (hkconnor at alaska.edu). 

*** Confirmed Speaker List ***
Dogacan Ozturk - the effects of small-scale electric fields on the MIT coupling
Jonathan Krall - the effect of oxygen on the limiting H+ flux in the topside ionosphere
Kevin Pham - CMIT modeling
Alex Chartier - The cause of the puzzling annual variability of polar cap patches
Xiaozia Zhang - Diffuse aurora precipitation pattern deduced from the Electron-Cyclotron-Harmonics waves in the inner magnetosphere
Qingyu Zhu - Boundary-oriented convection and particle precipitation patterns for IMF Bz southward dominant conditions and their impacts on Joule heating: Preliminary results
Andrew Kiene - Observations of ion-neutral coupling and Joule heating driven by energy input from the magnetosphere

The detailed session information will be posted on the following webpage:
http://aten.igpp.ucla.edu/gemwiki/index.php/FG:_3D_Ionospheric_Electrodynamics_and_Its_Impact_on_the_Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere_Coupled_System.

We are looking forward to your participation. 

Thank you very much.
Hyunju Connor, Binzheng Zhang, Gang Lu, and Haje Korth.


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3. AGU/SPA Volunteer Opportunity
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From: Larry Paxton, Christina Cohen (cohen at srl.caltech.edu)

AGU/SPA is your community - do you want to know more about what is happening?  Do you want to help foster improved communication?  Do you want to be involved?

We’re looking for a volunteer to work with AGU to manage the SPA section website.  AGU is happy to provide training and guidance on accessing/editing our AGU-hosted webpage and the SPA leadership will be grateful for an improved and updated website.

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact either Larry Paxton (Larry.Paxton at jhuapl.edu) or Christina Cohen (cohen at srl.caltech.edu).  Students are especially encouraged!


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4. Postdoctoral Position in Space Physics Data Analysis and Instrumentation at Los Alamos National Laboratory
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From: Dan Reisenfeld (dreisenfeld at lanl.gov)

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks candidates for a postdoctoral position in heliospheric physics and instrumentation with the Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1). ISR Division currently leads instruments or instrument subsystems on NASA’s IMAP, IBEX, SWIFT, TWINS, ACE, Mars Odyssey, and Van Allen Probes missions, as well as NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory and Mars 2020 rovers. The candidate chosen for this position will be expected to carry out original research addressing the structure and evolution of the outer heliosphere through analysis of data from the ongoing IBEX mission.  The candidate is also expected to support the development and calibration of energetic neutral atom instrumentation to be used in the upcoming IMAP mission.  Additional opportunities in the development of space plasma instrumentation may also be available. Applicants should have laboratory experience applicable to developing hardware for the detection of space plasmas. Additional desirable skills include familiarity with heliospheric science (solar wind, outer heliosphere, magnetospheres, etc.), or a strong interest in learning about such environments. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to interact with Laboratory staff engaged in a broad range of observational, computational, and theoretical research in heliophysics. 

This is a two-year position with the possibility of an extension to a third year. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Space Physics, Physics, Astronomy, or appropriate similar fields obtained within the last five years, or soon to be completed. They should have demonstrated ability to pursue independent research and work as a member of a team, as well as a strong record of publication and presentation.

Interested candidates should send their CV, publications list, and statement of research interests to Dan Reisenfeld (dreisenfeld at lanl.gov), and apply online at jobs.lanl.gov and search for IRC69562.


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5. Job Opening for On-site R&D Manager - AER Space Weather Division - Albuquerque/Kirtland AFB
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From: Richard A. Quinn (rquinn at aer.com)

Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) has an immediate need for a senior technical professional to manage multiple Research and Development teams on site at the Air Force Research Laboratory at the Kirtland AFB, NM location. AER’s R&D efforts at AFRL span basic and applied research, software development and integrated technology support in the areas of space environment and space weather. AER supports operations regarding the data collection, processing and distribution of both satellite and ground-based measurements. Candidates will support mentoring, training and coordination of project management activities, development and application of software best practices and customer interface and business development activities. Additional activities will include assisting with the research, development, technical support, and data center continued upgrades, and design for the future integration of additional physical models. Proven ability to manage R&D teams and projects, address complex software problems, oversee data quality, supervise scientific and engineering employees and strong customer communication is required. Successful applicant will have opportunities to manage and contribute to scientific research, presentations & publications, as well as corporate R&D efforts. Skill writing effective proposals and managing contracts and subcontracts is a plus. Strong leadership skills are essential. Background in space weather highly desirable. Full details and application available at: https://careers.verisk.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-61658&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any


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