[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXIV, Issue 54

Sun Oct 8 17:57:51 PDT 2017

AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXIV, Issue 54
Oct.08,2017

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Table of Contents

1. JGR-Space Physics Editor Blog Monthly Highlights

2. MEETING: Jean-Louis Steinberg Workshop: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to October 10

3. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Space Physics or Planetary Science at Boston University

4. JOB OPENING: Postdoc Position at GFZ in the field of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (ionosphere/thermosphere)

5. JOB OPENING: PhD Position in Space Physics

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Announcement Submission Website: http://goo.gl/forms/qjcm4dDr4g

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JGR-Space Physics Editor Blog Monthly Highlights

From: Mike Liemohn (liemohn at umich.edu)

There is a late-breaking special session at the Fall AGU Meeting on the major recent hurricanes. If you are examining the space physics impacts of these very large storms, then please consider sharing your findings. 

September 4: A brief note on striving for brevity
   https://liemohnjgrspace.wordpress.com/2017/09/04/brevity/

September 17: Hurricane special session at Fall AGU
   https://liemohnjgrspace.wordpress.com/2017/09/17/hurricane-special-session/

September 26: What if we completely changed author lists?
   https://liemohnjgrspace.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/the-film-credit-model-of-authors/

Main Website:   http://liemohnjgrspace.wordpress.com/

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MEETING: Jean-Louis Steinberg Workshop: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to October 10

From: Milan Maksimovic (milan.maksimovic at obspm.fr)

The abstract submission deadline for the Jean-Louis Steinberg Workshop (https://jlsworkshop.sciencesconf.org/) has been extended to October 10 2017.

Note that no abstract will be accepted after this date.

Please send your abstract at https://jlsworkshop.sciencesconf.org/ before this date and register at https://www.azur-colloque.fr/DR05/inscription/inscription/24

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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Space Physics or Planetary Science at Boston University

From: Wen Li (wenli77 at bu.edu)

A postdoctoral scholar position in Space Physics or Planetary Science is now available at the Center for Space Physics, Boston University. The successful applicant will work on Earth’s and/or Jupiter’s magnetospheric dynamics with Dr. Wen Li’s group. The subjects include radiation belt dynamics, generation and propagation of magnetospheric waves, particle precipitation into the upper atmosphere, and origin of aurora. The successful candidate will be extensively involved in various missions including Van Allen Probes, THEMIS, MMS, multiple Low-Earth-Orbiting satellites, and/or Juno. Applicants who have experience in data analysis, modeling or theory on the above related topics are all very welcome.

Candidates should have a strong background in data analysis, theory, or numerical simulation in the Earth’s or planetary (preferentially Jupiter) magnetosphere, and are expected to communicate research through publications of peer-reviewed journal articles and presentations in scientific conferences. A PhD degree in Space Physics or related field by the start date is required. A candidate with extensive experience in the field may also be considered in the Research Scientist title.

The review will start upon a receipt of an application and the position will remain open until filled. The appointment is expected to start from Spring-Fall 2018, and the exact start date is negotiable. The appointment will be made on a yearly basis and is expected to continue for 2 years or longer, subject to annual performance reviews and continued funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience according to the university salary scaling. 

To apply, please submit (1) a full curriculum vitae, (2) a brief research statement (up to 2 pages), and (3) contact information for three references, by email to Wen Li (wenli77 at bu.edu). Inquiries on this position should be addressed to the same email address.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Boston University is committed to building a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse scholarly community. Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged. Boston University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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JOB OPENING: Postdoc Position at GFZ in the field of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (ionosphere/thermosphere)

From: Yosuke Yamazaki (yamazaki at gfz-potsdam.de)

GFZ Potsdam invites applications for a 22-month postdoc position at Section "Geomagnetism". We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic scientist to develop a new inversion technique to estimate atmospheric tides in the Earth's upper atmosphere. The job duties include analyzing geomagnetic field data, developing an ionospheric wind dynamo model, and disseminating results through scientific conferences and peer-reviewed publications. More details, including how to apply, can be found under:
http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job/582317-g-postdoc-position-in-geomagnetism-mf/

The deadline is 1 November 2017.

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JOB OPENING: PhD Position in Space Physics

From: David Andrews (david.andrews at irfu.se)

Applications are invited for a PhD student position to study the plasma environment of Mars. Big questions remain regarding the topic – did ancient Mars lose most of its primordial atmosphere in to space, and how can we address this using current day measurements? Specifically, the aim of the project is to develop detailed understanding of electrodynamic processes at the day-night boundary, where steep gradients in plasma density and temperature are found. Intense, varied crustal magnetic fields, along with dynamic fields induced by the solar wind flowing past the planet are also significant here. The new PhD student will work directly with experimental data from both the ESA Mars Express and NASA MAVEN missions.

The position is available at the Uppsala office at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF), located at the Angstrom Laboratory in Uppsala, Sweden, starting in 2018 for a total duration of four years. The PhD student will belong to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University and must therefore fulfill the university requirements. Information on the research education is available at www.physics.uu.se and www.teknat.uu.se. Information on research at IRF Uppsala can be found at www.irfu.se. The Swedish National Space Board funds the position.

For further information, please see http://www.irf.se/Topical/Vacancies/?group=P4&vacid=58 or contact us directly:
	Dr. David Andrews, e-mail [Project leader]: david.andrews at irfu.se
	Prof. Mats Andre, e-mail [Head of research program]: mats.andre at irfu.se 
	Dr. Thomas Leyser, e-mail [Union representative]: thomas.leyser at irfu.se

Closing date for applications is 31 October 2017.

Applications should include a CV, a short (one-page) letter stating research interests and relevant experience, copies of academic transcripts, completed theses or manuscripts and other relevant publications, and contact information for two professional references.

Applications should be submitted, preferably by email, to: registrator at irf.se or by post to: Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Registrar, Box 812, SE-981 28 Kiruna, Sweden. Please quote reference number: 2.2.1-253/17

If your application is sent by e-mail you should get a confirmation that we have received it. If you do not get the confirmation within three days, please contact the registrar: +46- 980-790 00.

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