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

Tue Aug 20 13:56:38 PDT 2019

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 29, Number 29
Aug.20,2019

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Table of Contents

1. 2019 5th MMS Community Science Workshop and SWT (Biarritz, France) 

2. Abstract Submission Open: COSPAR session D3.2: Cross-scale Coupling and Multi-point Observations in the Magnetosphere

3. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Position at University of Alaska Fairbanks

4. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Space Plasma Physics at West Virginia University

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1. 2019 5th MMS Community Science Workshop and SWT (Biarritz, France) 
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From: Benoit Lavraud (Benoit.Lavraud at irap.omp.eu)

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT: The 5th Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) community science workshop will be held on October 22-24, 2019, in Biarritz, France. This workshop is open to the broad scientific community with interest in magnetic reconnection and other, MMS-related, science topics. Breakout sessions for the MMS SWT and other team meetings will be held on Monday, October 21, and the full community science workshop will be on October 22-24. All sessions will be located at the Hotel and Conference Center "Le Bellevue" in the center of town.

https://congres.biarritz.fr/fr/centres-de-congres/le-bellevue

Science Organizing Committee:
Jim Burch, Tai Phan, Sergio Toledo-Redondo, and Benoit Lavraud 

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2. Abstract Submission Open: COSPAR session D3.2: Cross-scale Coupling and Multi-point Observations in the Magnetosphere
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From: Katariina Nykyri (nykyrik at erau.edu)

We invite abstract submissions to the 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly session D3.2: Cross-scale Coupling and Multi-point Observations in the Magnetosphere, to be held in Sydney Australia on 15-23rd of August, 2020. You can submit your abstract using the following link.

https://www.cospar-assembly.org/user/addabstract.php  The deadline for abstract submissions is 14 February 2020.

Session D3.2 will hold five scientific half-day events organized based on topics in the following session description. Session D3.2 has two confirmed invited speakers for each half-day event and are listed below.

D3.2: Cross-scale Coupling and Multi-point Observations in the Magnetosphere

One of the most compelling problems in near collisionless space plasmas is to understand how energy is being transferred between different spatial and temporal scales. Great progress has been made in understanding the physical mechanisms that allow the solar wind energy and plasma transport and circulation through the magnetosphere-ionosphere system. The main mechanism, allowing plasma and energy transport across the magnetopause and release in the magnetotail during substorms, is magnetic reconnection. While the micro-physics of reconnection is actualized in the ion and electron diffusion regions, the resulting field configuration has global effects on the magnetosphere. Also, other processes can affect the external boundary conditions that drive reconnection. These include velocity shear driven Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability (KHI), high-speed jets, or other processes that can create a thin current sheet. KHI is a multi-scale process that can lead to development of shocks, secondary instabilities, plasma wave mode excitations, as well as reconnection. These processes heat and accelerate plasma affecting the global state of the magnetosphere. This session invites studies of cross-scale processes in the magnetospheric system using space or ground based data and simulations. We also invite papers on multi-spacecraft mission concepts targeted for understanding the remaining science questions in the magnetospheric system.

Confirmed list of Invited Speakers:

* Li Jen Chen (University of Maryland, USA),
* Natalia Ganushkina (University of Michigan, USA/Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland),
* Joo Hwang  (South West Research Institute, USA),
* Cecilia Norgren (University of Bergen, Norway)
* Tai Phan (Space Science Laboratory, University of California Berkeley, USA)
* Alesando Retino (Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas, École Polytechnique, France)
* Julia Stawarz (Imperial College, London, UK),
* Juan Alejandro Valdivia (University of Chile, Chile),
* Ivan Vaskoiy (Space Science Laboratory, University of California Berkeley, USA),
* Rick Wilder (University of Colorado Boulder, USA)

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3. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Position at University of Alaska Fairbanks
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From: Hyunju Connor (hkconnor at alaska.edu)

Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the area of magnetopause reconnection, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, and exosphere. The position conducts modeling and/or data analysis on the space and ground observations such as THEMIS, MMS, IMAGE, XMM-Newton, and SuperDARN. This position supports the upcoming spacecraft mission SMILE that visualizes the dayside magnetosphere in soft X-rays after its launch in 2023.  

The duration is two years with the potential for renewal. PhD in physics, space physics, or related discipline is required. Interested applicants should submit the following materials by email to Prof. Hyunju Connor (hkconnor at alaska.edu):

1. A cover letter describing background, qualifications, and experience relevant to the position
2. A full curriculum vitae (CV) - detailing education, awards, publications, research experience, etc.
3. Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin Sep 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Start date in Jan 2020 is desirable. 

For questions or additional information, contact Prof. Hyunju Connor at hkconnor at alaska.edu.  Details of the Space Physics and Aeronomy research group at Geophysical Institute can be found at https://www.gi.alaska.edu/research/space-physics-and-aeronomy. 

University of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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4. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Space Plasma Physics at West Virginia University
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From: Weichao Tu (wetu at mail.wvu.edu)

The West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow in Space Plasma Physics in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at West Virginia University. This position supports the research in Prof. Weichao Tu’s group, with an emphasis on studying and modeling the dynamics of the Van Allen radiation belts. Incumbent will have the opportunity to work on research projects involving numerical modeling, data analysis, and theory development.

Requirements: (1) A PhD in physics, space physics, plasma physics, or a related discipline; (2) previous research experience in space plasma physics; (3) expertise in scientific programming, preferably in C and/or FORTRAN. Preference will be given to applicants who possess previous research experience in inner magnetospheric physics and particle simulations (for example, radiation belts, wave-particle interactions).

Competitive salary and benefits package offered. For a complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=12007&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York and click on the “Apply Online” link. 

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references as part of the application process. For questions or additional information, contact Prof. Weichao Tu at wetu at mail.wvu.edu.  Please refer to http://tuweichao.wixsite.com/home and physics.wvu.edu for additional information about the research in our group and other plasma physics research in the department. Review of applications will begin June 10, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Start date in Fall 2019 is desirable.

WVURC is an AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/E-verify compliant employer.

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