[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 29, Number 16

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 29, Number 16
Jun.11,2019

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Table of Contents

1. NASA SMD Program Scientist Job Announcement (Application Deadline: June 14, 2019)

2. Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Boston University

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1. NASA SMD Program Scientist Job Announcement (Application Deadline: June 14, 2019)
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From: Jared Leisner (jared.s.leisner at nasa.gov)

SMD will fill multiple GS-1301-14/15 AST, Science Program Management (Program Scientist) positions in the Earth Science Division, Heliophysics Division, Planetary Science Division, Astrophysics Division, or Front Office.

This will be a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement through USAJOBS, so it will only be open for 5 days. The short period that the announcement is open is due to the type of hiring authority, which streamlines the hiring process and assists with rapidly filling competitive positions. 

The announcement is open to the public and all federal employees in the competitive service.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536123800


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2. Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Boston University
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From: Brian Walsh (bwalsh at bu.edu)

The Center for Space Physics (CSP) of Boston University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in the area of magnetic reconnection and solar wind-magnetosphere coupling.  The position supports work in the Space Physics and Technology Lab using observational tools such as THEMIS, MMS, and SuperDARN. There’s additional opportunity for involvement in operation and analysis of data from the CuPID Cubesat Observatory. The 6U cubesat is scheduled for launch in early 2020 and will be the first wide field-of-view soft X-ray imager in orbit and will provide an opportunity to image magnetospheric structures.

Conditions: 
The duration is two years with the potential for renewal. Salary will follow the Boston University standard for post-doctoral scholars and will scale with the applicant’s experience. A PhD in physics, space physics, plasma physics, or related discipline is required.

How to Apply: 
Applicants must submit the following materials by email to Professor Brian Walsh bwalsh at bu.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

Please refer to http://sites.bu.edu/bwalsh/ and https://www.bu.edu/csp/ for additional information about the research in our group and other research in the Center for Space Physics. Review of applications will begin July 12, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Start date in Fall 2019 is desirable.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. 


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