[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 29, Number 37

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     THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 29, Number 37
Oct.28,2019

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

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Table of Contents

1. Rotator Positions for Aeronomy and Space Weather Program Directors at NSF

2. Mini-GEM Session: “3D Ionospheric Electrodynamics and Its Impact on the Magnetosphere – Ionosphere - Thermosphere (MIT) Coupled System” Focus Group

3. AGU SPA Nomination Task Force

4. Opportunity to Impact NASA Machine Learning Development

5. First Announcement of the 14th International School/Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS-14), 10-18 September 2020, KOBE, JAPAN

6. Faculty Position in Space Plasma Physics, Physics Department, College of Sciences and Mathematics, Auburn University

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1. Rotator Positions for Aeronomy and Space Weather Program Directors at NSF
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From: Michael Wiltberger (mwiltber at nsf.gov)

Roman Makarevich is ending his term as Program Director for the Aeronomy in the Geospace Section of NSF’s Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences at the end of the month.  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 oversee the Aeronomy research program and shape the investment in geospace science at NSF.   In addition, we are also looking for scientists interested in filling the role of Space Weather Program officer.   In return, these positions offer 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 as soon as possible 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 November 18, 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 
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. Mini-GEM Session: “3D Ionospheric Electrodynamics and Its Impact on the Magnetosphere – Ionosphere - Thermosphere (MIT) Coupled System” Focus Group
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From: Dogacan Ozturk (dogacan.s.ozturk at jpl.nasa.gov)

Dear GEM scientists,

We would like to invite you to participate in the mini-GEM focus group session titled “3D Ionospheric Electrodynamics and Its Impact on the Magnetosphere – Ionosphere - Thermosphere (MIT) Coupled System”. The IEMIT FG aims to address: 1) where, when, and how magnetospheric energy contributes to the IT system and 2) how the IT system feeds back to the magnetosphere via modelling and observational approaches.

The annual Mini-GEM workshop will take place on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 at the Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway at 1500 Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco, California. There are three IE-MIT sessions scheduled between noon to 5 pm. Similar to the Mini-GEM 2018, the third session will be a joint session with the Modeling Methods and Validation Focus Group.

Please send the title of your talk to Hyunju Connor (hkconnor at alaska.edu) and Dogacan Su Ozturk (dogacan.s.ozturk at jpl.nasa.gov). We are looking forward to see you there!

Thank you very much,
p.p. Dogacan Ozturk
Hyunju Connor, Binzheng Zhang, Gang Lu, Haje Korth


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3. AGU SPA Nomination Task Force
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From: Allison Jaynes (allison-n-jaynes at uiowa.edu)

The AGU SPA Nomination Task Force is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping increase the number of nominations for individuals from under-represented groups (URGs) to AGU awards and honors. Over the past 2 years, we nominated 12 individuals that fit this criteria, with several successful high-impact awards. You can read more about the process and results in a short EoS article: https://bit.ly/2X2QIZR

We are particularly looking for committee members in the SA and SH sections of SPA in order to have a fair representation across the disciplines. And you need not be part of an URG to help out! If you’d like to learn more or join the NTF to help nominate deserving individuals from URGs for prestigious AGU awards and honors, please fill out the NTF sign-form: https://bit.ly/2F74QHa . Thank you in advance for you support in helping to fairly recognize all the members of our community. 


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4. Opportunity to Impact NASA Machine Learning Development
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From: Ryan McGranaghan, Madhulika Guhathakurta (ryan.mcgranaghan at gmail.com)

Frontier Development Laboratory (FDL) Request for Information (RFI)

Summary:

The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) seeks suggestions for topics relevant to 2014 SMD Science Plan amenable to application of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning tools for the 2020 Frontier Development Laboratory Program.

Responses are due: November 7, 2019

https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do?solId=%7b0A82091B-A257-621B-230B-C795243AABBF%7d&path=open

Background:

FDL is an applied artificial intelligence (AI) research accelerator leveraging the newest developments in AI and Machine Learning (ML) technologies from academia and the private sector and applying them to challenges relevant to NASA's goals in space and earth sciences. Teams of computer scientists and space and earth scientists work to solve problems important to NASA and humanity’s future within a given time frame. Each team is made up of four participants (two computer scientists and two domain scientists). The teams are mentored by subject matter experts (SMEs) in both science domains and AI/ML. FDL is a public-private partnership between NASA and the SETI Institute, commercial and academic institutions and other foreign and domestic agencies.

How to respond to this RFI:

Submissions shall be as a Notice of Intent (NOI) via the NSPIRES page for the FDL RFI. Responses to this RFI by other means will not be accepted. 

When creating the NOI in NSPIRES one will supply identifying information and be prompted to provide to seven short statements by filling in text boxes, all of which have characters limit. For more information please read the text of the FDL RFI on NSPIRES.


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5. First Announcement of the 14th International School/Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS-14), 10-18 September 2020, KOBE, JAPAN
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From: Hideyuki Usui (h-usui at port.kobe-u.ac.jp)

We are pleased to announce the 14th International School/Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS-14) to be held next year :

The 14th International School/Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS-14)
Website: https://isss14.org/  
Date: 10-18 September 2020
Venue: The Integrated Research Center of Kobe University, Japan
(http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/faculties_graduate_schools/research/kuirc.html)

We designed the International School/Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS) for the teaching of space plasma simulation techniques and the sharing of state-of-the-art simulation advances and results with researchers in plasma physics. The first ISSS was held in Kyoto, Japan, in 1982. Since then, ISSS has regularly been held approximately every two to three years rotating between North America, Asia, and Europe. 

ISSS-14 consists of two sections, the school, and the symposium. The followings are the topics to be covered in each section.

School section: lectures and tutorials (Some include “hands-on” exercises)
 Particle-in-cell (PIC) simulation
 Hybrid particle simulation
 Test particle simulation
 Vlasov simulation
 Guiding center gyro-kinetic simulation
 Code parallelization
 Visualization
 Advanced simulation

Symposium section: Oral and poster sessions  
 Solar Physics
 Heliospheric Physics
 Inner Magnetosphere
 Magnetic Reconnection
 M-I Coupling
 Planets & Moon Environment
 Nonlinear Wave-Particle Interactions
 Turbulence
 Shocks & Boundaries
 Agencies/Groups/Missions

As established since ISSS-9, "ISSS Prizes" will be defined by a jury to award the best students and young fellows posters. Moreover, partial financial support will be provided for a limited number of students and young scientists, and its application procedure is to be announced.

Steering Committee:
  Yoshiharu Omura (Chair, Kyoto University, Japan)
  Bertrand Lembege (LATMOS, France)
  David Schriver (UCLA, USA)

International Program Committee:
 David Schriver (Chair, USA)
 Bertrand Lembege (Co-Chair, France)
 Miro Barta (Czech),  Jörg Büchner (Germany)
 David Burgess (UK),  Jan Deca (USA)
 Suiyan Fu (China),  Tamas Gombosi (USA)
 Linni Hau (Taiwan),  Masahiro Hoshino(Japan)
 Maria Innocenti (Belgium),  Frank Jenko (Germany)
 Kanya Kusano (Japan),  Giovanni Lapenta (Belgium)
 Alexandre Marcowith (France),  Richard Sydora (Canada)
 Lev Zelenyi (Russia),  Meng Zhou(China)


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6. Faculty Position in Space Plasma Physics, Physics Department, College of Sciences and Mathematics, Auburn University
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From: David Maurer (DAM0014 at auburn.edu)

The Physics Department at Auburn University is seeking a qualified individual for a tenure-track faculty position in Space Plasma Physics at the Assistant Professor level. Current Auburn Space Physics group expertise is in computational modeling of the magnetosphere in particular ULF dynamics and magnetic reconnection phenomena, and also in the analysis of satellite image data for validation of magnetospheric physics models.  Candidates should have research interests in areas of Space Plasma Physics complementary to those in which the Auburn group is currently active. Applications in theoretical, computational, or experimental areas of Space Plasma Physics are encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to: (1) demonstrate strong leadership potential in the area of Space Plasma Physics, (2) participate in further developing the Space Plasma Physics group research portfolio at Auburn University, (3) provide direction to undergraduate, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers in Space Plasma Physics, and (4) conduct excellent instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level in the Physics curriculum. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics or a closely related field at the time employment begins. Post-doctoral research experience is highly desirable. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Candidates must apply online at: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/posting/3873
Applications need to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research and the names and contact information for three professional references.  More information about the department can be found at:  http://www.physics.auburn.edu

The review of applications will begin on December 2, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.  The desired starting date is August 16, 2020.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.  

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples. Please visit the following link for more information:
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/pdf/guidelines-dual-career-services.pdf.
In addition, for information about the Auburn University community please visit:
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer and committed to building an inclusive and diverse community


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