[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 28, Number 45

Tue Oct 2 12:01:28 PDT 2018

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 28, Number 45
Oct.02,2018

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

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Table of Contents

1. Call for Participation in the Mini-GEM MIT Coupling Session

2. Job Opportunity - NSF AGS Science Analyst

3. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Positions in Space Physics at University of California, Los Angeles

4. JOB OPENING: Faculty Position in Space-Based Instrumentation at the University of Iowa

5. SCOSTEP/VarSITI Newsletter Vol.19

6. IAU Symposium 354 "Solar and Stellar Magnetic Fields: Origins and Manifestations", June 30 - July 6, 2019

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1. Call for Participation in the Mini-GEM 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”. They will be held in the afternoon on December 9 (Sunday before the AGU meeting) at the Hilton Old Town Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia, ~30mins away from the AGU convention center.

We hope both GEM and CEDAR scientists to join our session, sharing and discussing their recent results in the MI, IT, or MIT field. This session will create synergy between the two communities and help to advance our physics-based understanding of the global MIT system. The detailed session description can be found at the following website:
http://aten.igpp.ucla.edu/gemwiki/index.php/FG:_3D_Ionospheric_Electrodynamics_and_Its_Impact_on_the_Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere_Coupled_System.

If you are interested in giving a talk, please send the title of your talk to Hyunju Connor at (hkconnor at alaska.edu). We are looking forward to your participation. 

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

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2. Job Opportunity - NSF AGS Science Analyst
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From: Michael Wiltberger (mwiltber at nsf.gov)

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Science Analyst in the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Science (AGS) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Alexandria, VA.

AGS supports fundamental research into the physical, chemical, and biological processes that impact the composition and physical phenomena and behavior of matter between the sun and the surface of the Earth. This includes a wide variety of important processes that impact humans and society, such as space weather, tropospheric weather, climate, and air quality. Specific programs include studies of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of earth's upper and lower atmosphere and its space environment, and research on climate processes and variations.

The AGS Science Analyst will primarily provide support for activities and programs within the Division. In particular, the position holder will develop and produce data analyses, reports and presentations that describe the research and facilities supported by AGS and the outcomes of that investment. This will aid in program and portfolio evaluation, inform decisions made by Division management, and help engage AGS's many stakeholders more effectively. The incumbent will also assist program officers in the solicitation and merit review of proposals for NSF funding, and the oversight of NSF awards. These tasks will involve frequent interactions with staff throughout the Division and in other parts of NSF.

Major duties for the AGS Science Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following:

As required by the Division Director, Sections Heads or Program Directors, develop reports, studies, and analyses of research funded by the Division and its outcomes.

Develop data-driven measures to aid in the evaluation of the impact (scientific and technical, economic, or societal) of the AGS portfolio, in the form of complex data and text analyses, performance metrics, and other analytics, as needed. Identify, retrieve and examine pertinent textual content and data. Validate results 
and analyses to ensure consistency and quality control.
Create presentations, graphics, and other media highlighting AGS programs and outcomes for a variety of internal and external audiences.

Work with AGS management and Program Directors to compile and present information on program portfolios, metrics and outcomes that inform expert assessment of the Division's program investments. Results of findings may be used at meetings of Advisory Committees, Committees of Visitors, and other internal and external forums.

Assist in the solicitation, merit review and award oversight processes. This will include handling or re-directing questions from the scientific community concerning AGS programs, identifying expert reviewers and assisting with the management of proposal review panels.

Learn more and apply for this position at  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512412900  

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3. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Positions in Space Physics at University of California, Los Angeles
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From: Alexander Drozdov, Yuri Shprits (adrozdov at ucla.edu)

A post-doctoral research position is available in the field of radiation belt research at the University of California, Los Angeles, with an immediate start date. Candidates should have a PhD in physics, mathematics, geophysics, or a related field, with a strong background in space physics. A successful candidate’s expertise may include, but is not limited to, magnetospheric physics, ionospheric physics, heliophysics, planetary magnetospheres, and/or numerical modelling.

The successful candidate can expect a very diverse and challenging job in an international work environment that is characterized by exciting research projects.  He or she will focus on understanding radiation belts dynamics and wave particle interactions. The job may include data processing from Van Allen Probes, GOES, POES and other spacecraft. The candidate is expected to write data processing software, and contribute to model development and visualisation. 

Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Your application must include a cover letter, a CV (including a full publication list), a statement of research interests, and 3 contacts for references.  The contact persons for the position are Dr. Alexander Drozdov (adrozdov at ucla.edu) and Dr. Yuri Shprits (yshprits at igpp.ucla.edu).

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4. JOB OPENING: Faculty Position in Space-Based Instrumentation at the University of Iowa
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From: Allison Jaynes (allison-n-jaynes at uiowa.edu)

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa is seeking an outstanding researcher active in experimental space-based research to fill a tenure-track faculty position beginning Fall 2019. Candidates in all areas of space-based astronomy, heliophysics, and planetary science are encouraged to apply. The position may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. To apply, please go to the Jobs at UIowa website (https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/73018). Applications should arrive prior to October 15, 2018 to receive full consideration. This is the second announcement of this position.

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5. SCOSTEP/VarSITI Newsletter Vol.19
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From: Kazuo Shiokawa (shiokawa at nagoya-u.jp)

SCOSTEP's VarSITI (Variability of the Sun and Its Terrestrial Impact, 2014-2018)

VarSITI Newsletter volume 19 has now been published.  The PDF file is available at 
http://newserver.stil.bas.bg/varsiti/newsL/VarSITI_Newsletter_Vol19.pdf
Below are the contents of this volume.  

Contents of VarSITI Newsletter Volume 19

Articles
1. Project for Solar-Terrestrial Environment Prediction (PSTEP)
2. VarSITI Discussion on "Solar Variability and Sunspot Indices"

Highlights on Young Scientists
1. Thai Trinh/ Germany
2. Deepak K. Karan/ India
3. Chenglong Shen/ China

Meeting Reports
1. HEPPA-SOLARIS Workshop 2018
2. 7th IAGA/ICMA/SCOSTEP Workshop on Vertical Coupling in the Atmosphere-Ionosphere System
3. 45th Annual European Meeting on Atmospheric Studies by Optical Methods

Upcoming Meetings

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6. IAU Symposium 354 "Solar and Stellar Magnetic Fields: Origins and Manifestations", June 30 - July 6, 2019
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From: Pablo S. Moya (pablo.moya at ug.uchile.cl)

IAU Symposium 354 "Solar and Stellar Magnetic Fields: Origins and Manifestations"
June 30 to July 6, 2019, Copiapo, Chile, in correspondence with the total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019.

Recent observational results from space missions, such as the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS), Kepler and others that were launched in the past 10 years, as well as from the new large solar and stellar telescopes, such as GREGOR and ALMA, and advanced instrumentation, have convincingly demonstrated that the progress in our understanding of how magnetic fields are generated, emerge from the interior, organize in active regions, and cause powerful eruptions can be achieved only by developing a unified approach and studying relationships between solar and stellar magnetism. Developing a synergy of solar and stellar astronomy is essential in solving grand-challenge problems of the primary mechanisms of stellar magnetic activity and its effects on star-planet relations.

This IAU symposium 354 will be dedicated to the physics of Solar and Stellar magnetic fields. The scientific topics are:

-New observational diagnostics of magnetic fields
-Progress in understanding the solar/stellar interior dynamics and dynamo
-Stellar rotation and activity cycles
-Role of magnetic fields in solar and stellar variability
-Star-planet relations
-Formation, structure and dynamics of solar and stellarcoronae and winds
-Mechanisms of flaring and CME activity on the Sun and stars
-Magnetic fields of the solar analogs
-Advances in instrumentation
-Observations of solar eclipses and exoplanetary transits

The Symposium will be held at Copiapo, Chile, from June 30 to July 6, 2019, close to the path of the total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019. A bus tour to watch the total eclipse will be organized.
The eclipse will attract a large number of visitors to the north of Chile. People interested in attending the symposium, please consider making travel arrangements and hotel booking as soon as possible.

The symposium website, where all relevant information including local attractions will be posted, can be found at
https://iaus354.aip.de/cms/

For more information, contact the LOC via secretariat_iaus354 at das.uchile.cl

On behalf of the symposium LOC and SOC,
Pablo S Moya

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