[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 29, Number 30

Tue Aug 27 14:26:36 PDT 2019

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 29, Number 30
Aug.27,2019

Announcement submission website:
https://gem.epss.ucla.edu/mediawiki/messenger_form/

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Table of Contents

1. Dayside Kinetic Southward IMF GEM Challenge: Less Than 1 Month to Submission Deadline!

2. Community Letter from NASA HQ

3. Postdoctoral Positions in Space Physics at the Los Alamos National Laboratory

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1. Dayside Kinetic Southward IMF GEM Challenge: Less Than 1 Month to Submission Deadline!
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From: Andrew P. Dimmock (andy at irfu.se)

This is a reminder that submissions for the special issue on the dayside kinetic southward IMF GEM challenge are due by 15 September 2019. 

Details of the event can be found on the CCMC webpage: https://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/support/GEM/Dayside_Kinetic_Processes/Dayside_Kinetic_Challenge/Introduction.php. The special issue is joint between JGR-Space Physics and Earth and Space Science. Therefore, submissions can be the subject of new scientific results (JGR), or of a more technical nature (Earth and Space Science) which provide a contribution to the community. The issue information can be found here: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/23335084/call-for-papers.html 

The issue is now open and accepting submissions until 15 September 2019. The issue is open to all, so those who have not yet participated in our challenge are very welcome. We also encourage submissions which may have focused on a similar event or southward IMF in general.

If you are interested to submit a manuscript but know that you are unable to meet this submission deadline, please contact one of the special issue organisers below.

Organisers: Heli Hietala (heli at igpp.ucla.edu), Andrew P. Dimmock (andy at irfu.se), or Ying Zou (yz0025 at uah.edu).

We look forward to reading your papers!

Dayside kinetic chairs: Heli Hietala, Xochitl Blanco-Cano, Gabor Toth, Andrew P. Dimmock, Ying Zou

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2. Community Letter from NASA HQ
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From: Mona Kessel (mona.kessel at nasa.gov)

Dear Heliophysics community, 

Every year the NASA Heliophysics Division runs multiple science competitions. Each competition has between ten and three hundred submissions, and each proposal requires at least two panelists. That means about four hundred panelists are needed every year. But it really means we contact four thousand community members, because for every one who agrees to serve, nine others say no.  

This year, the Division is offering more, new funding opportunities, and needs your help--more than ever--to ensure that all proposals receive a high-quality review.

When you write a proposal, you expect to receive a quality review.  That review requires qualified reviewers.  You can return the favor and join us in the review process for a different competition. Community participation is essential to identify the most meritorious proposals.

Participation in the proposal review process is something that can benefit every reviewer. Those earlier in their career are exposed to new perspectives and unique structures of science, and see the details of how proposals are evaluated. For scientists in leadership positions, this offers a break from management and gives an opportunity to focus exclusively on science. 
Regardless of the stage of your career, the best bonus of participating in reviews is enhancing your ability to write successful proposals to further your career and science. 

We understand that you are very busy, and that reviewing proposals takes significant time and effort. Your investment of this time and effort makes a valuable contribution to the NASA Heliophysics program and to your professional community. NASA covers panelists’ travel, lodging, food, and other associated costs, and also provides a daily honorarium for each day a panelist participates in the process.   

Please volunteer at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels or just say, “Yes” the next time a program scientist from NASA Heliophysics sends you an invitation.  Do your part to keep the Heliophysics program strong and vibrant. We are counting on you! 

Mona Kessel
Research & Analysis Lead
Heliophysics, NASA HQ
mona.kessel at nasa.gov

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3. Postdoctoral Positions in Space Physics at the Los Alamos National Laboratory
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From: Gian Luca Delzanno, Mike Henderson (delzanno at lanl.gov)

The T-5 Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics group of the Los Alamos National Laboratory has openings for two postdoctoral positions in space plasma physics, in the areas of (1) the interaction of spacecraft with magnetized plasmas and (2) wave-particle interaction physics with application to radiation belt remediation.

See more details and apply on the LANL website (IRC75573 identifier): https://lanl.jobs/los-alamos-nm/space-plasma-physics-postdoc/E6EF46EB3EE34692B3A0B7D511A7C005/job/

For full consideration, please submit (A) a cover letter describing background and relevant experience, (B) a full resume, and (C) contact information for three professional references. This appointment is valid for two years with a possible third year extension. Note that US citizenship is not a requirement.

Review of applications will begin on September 23rd 2019 and until the positions are filled.
For additional information, please contact Gian Luca Delzanno (delzanno at lanl.gov) or Mike Henderson (mghenderson at lanl.gov). 

Strong candidates may be eligible for a Laboratory fellowship. See https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/postdoc-appointment-types.php
for details.

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