[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 29, Number 8

Thu Apr 18 20:55:25 PDT 2019

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 29, Number 8
Apr.18,2019

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

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Table of Contents

1. JOB OPENING: Rotator Position for Space Weather Program Director at NSF

2. JOB OPENING: Postdoc Position in Space Weather Forecasting and Data/Model Analytics at Georgia Tech

3. Graduate Student Positions in Space Physics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

4. COSPAR Symposium 2019 Session Announcement: Nanosatellite Missions Dedicated to Radiation Belts Science, Specifications, and Induced Effects Characterization: Lessons Learned and new Concepts

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1. JOB OPENING: Rotator Position for Space Weather Program Director at NSF
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From: Michael Wiltberger (mwiltber at nsf.gov)

Irfan Azeem outstanding service as Program Director for the Space Weather Program in the Geospace Section of NSF’s Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences has come to an end. We are looking for an experienced upper atmosphere scientist with a flair for scientific leadership and an interest in community service, who is excited about the opportunity to work with us to maintain an excellent space weather research program and shape the investment in geospace science at NSF.  In return, the position offers a unique chance to experience the inner workings of federal research programs and to influence the future development of Geospace science at NSF.  A starting date around July 1, 2019 would be ideal but a later date can also be arranged. Rotator assignments are typically of 2-3 years duration. 

Rotator positions can be either Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment (IPA) or Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator (VSEE) assignments. For more information regarding rotator assignments and eligibility, visit our website at https://www.nsf.gov/careers/rotator/ .

Consideration of interested applicants will begin May 13, 2019 and will continue until selection is made. For more information about the major duties of the program officer, qualifications, and details on how to apply please see the recently issued Dear Colleague Letter - https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/ags19002/ags19002.jsp?org=NSF

Questions about the position can be directed to Geospace Section Head Michael Wiltberger (mwiltber at nsf.gov)  or any of the Geospace program directors:

Carrie Black, Geospace Facilities cblack at nsf.gov 
Roman Makarevich, Aeronomy rmakarev at nsf.gov
Ilia Roussev, Solar-Terrestrial Research iroussev at nsf.gov
Lisa Winter, Magnetospheric Physics at lwinter at nsf.gov

NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Employing a Highly Qualified Staff that Reflects the Diversity of Our Nation.

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2. JOB OPENING: Postdoc Position in Space Weather Forecasting and Data/Model Analytics at Georgia Tech
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From: Morris Cohen (mcohen at gatech.edu)

We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar in the field of space weather forecasting. Hooray science!

The full announcement is at http://LF.gatech.edu/PostdocGT.pdf

Our project combines significant data analytics, including machine learning and high performance computing, taking a broad view of dynamics of the space weather environment. We will be working with a large team including collaborators at several other institutions. We want you to publish papers, present at conferences, & work with PhD students.

The position can begin as early as 01-Jun but we have some flexibility. We expect this will last 20 months with a possible additional year.

Benefits will be competitive – salary significantly higher than the national average for postdocs. Employee and health care benefits are provided.

This is a fun and exciting opportunity on a fun and collaborative team, so if this is for you, please apply!

Bonus points if you can complete this lame joke:
Why doesn’t the Sun go to college?

The Georgia Institute of Technology is located in the heart of midtown Atlanta alongside a burgeoning tech startup scene. The College of Engineering is highly regarded. All 11 programs have been ranked in the top 10 by US News & World Report for 8 straight years. But college rankings are silly, anyway.

To apply (or ask a question), please contact:

Morris Cohen, Associate Professor
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
mcohen at gatech.edu, http://LF.gatech.edu

Ready to apply? Send a CV, letter of interest, and names of two references. We’ll review applications starting 01-May and until the position is filled.

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3. Graduate Student Positions in Space Physics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
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From: Hyunju Connor (hkconnor at alaska.edu)

The Physics department and the Geophysical institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) are looking for multiple PhD/MS students in Space Physics.

The students are expected to be involved in the simulation and/or data analysis of various in-situ and remote-sensing data from the space and ground observatories to study the Earth’s magnetosphere - ionosphere system and the planetary magnetospheres. Multiple research and teaching assistantships are currently available for suitable candidates.

Candidates should hold a BSc or MSc in Physics, Space Physics, Astronomy or other related fields. The application deadline is Jun 1 for US citizens and as early as possible for international students in order to process a visa application on time. We encourage earlier submission than Jun 1 to secure an assistantship. Details of graduate school application can be found at https://www.uaf.edu/physics/graduate-programs/ and https://www.uaf.edu/gradsch/prospective/.

The Space Physics and Aeronomy research group at the Geophysical institute studies the Earth’s geospace environment and the magnetospheres of other planets.  Major topics investigated by the group are associated with the response of the magnetosphere, ionosphere and upper atmosphere to solar disturbances that reach the Earth after propagating through interplanetary space. Most significantly we study the aurora borealis, a spectacular natural phenomenon that can be observed from Fairbanks on a regular basis.

Researchers in the group carry out their studies using theory and simulation, sounding rockets, analysis of satellite-based observations, and ground-based observations of magnetic fluctuations, low-frequency sound waves, light from auroral emissions and radio signals reflected from atmospheric irregularities. The group is affiliated with the UAF Physics and Electrical Engineering departments, Poker Flat Research Range, the Poker Flat Incoherent Scatter Radar, SuperDARN and HAARP.

Details of the Space Physics and Aeronomy research group can be found at https://www.gi.alaska.edu/research/space-physics-and-aeronomy.

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4. COSPAR Symposium 2019 Session Announcement: Nanosatellite Missions Dedicated to Radiation Belts Science, Specifications, and Induced Effects Characterization: Lessons Learned and new Concepts
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From: J.B. Blake, V. Maget (vincent.maget at onera.fr)

The 4th COSPAR symposium on Small satellites for sustainable Science And Development will hold from 4 to 8 November, 2019, at Hotel Daniel, Herzliya, Israel (http://www.cospar2019.org/)
A session dedicated to radiation belts science is proposed under the cover of PRBEM: "Nanosatellite missions dedicated to radiation belts science, specifications, and induced effects characterization: Lessons learned and new concepts".
Please find below the sammary of the session. The abstract deadline is 30th of April.

PRBEM.1	Nanosatellite missions dedicated to radiation belts science, specifications, and induced effects characterization: Lessons learned and new concepts

MSO: Vincent Maget, vincent.maget at onera.fr
DO: Bernard Blake, jbernard.blake at aero.org

Specification of the Earth’s radiation belts remains an active research field, and a crucial part of the effort is to acquire the necessary in-situ data. Scientific satellite missions make invaluable contributions but are too infrequent and are not focused upon collection of environment data. Currently, many space system operators wish to operate in the altitude regime between ~800 km and a few thousand km. One such motivation is the increasing use of electric propulsion to transfer GEO satellites to their final orbit, which results in a far longer exposure to this harsh radiation environment than does a direct ascent. Comprehensive measurements of the trapped radiation in this lower-altitude regime from higher altitude missions such as those in geosynchronous transfer orbits is difficult with practical sensors. Contributions are solicited on missions and technologies to permit comprehensive measurements of the radiative environment and/or of induced effects on spacecraft in this mid-altitude regime. Innovative approaches such as the use of CubeSats and hosted missions are of special interest because they offer the potential to enable the necessary data collection in an economical way. Contributions are solicited concerned with enabling multiple data collection sites, constellations of space weather stations, to obtain true space situational awareness.

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