[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXVI, Issue 27
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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXVI, Issue 27
Apr.17,2019
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Table of Contents
1. IRIS Science Planners: 5th ESA AO
2. MEETING: 2019 ICSES, Durango, Colorado, USA, July 28 - August 3, 2019 -- Abstract Submission Deadline April 19
3. MEETING: 14th International Conference on Substorms (ICS14), Tromsø, Norway, September 30 - October 4t, 2019 -- Second Circular
4. MEETING: 14th International Workshop on Layered Phenomena in the Mesopause Region (LPMR), Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, September 30- October 4, 2019
5. JOB OPENING: Rotator Position for Space Weather Program Director at NSF
6. JOB OPENING: Postdoc Opportunity -- Space Weather Forecasting and Data/Model Analytics at Georgia Tech
7. Ph.D. Student Position available at University of Colorado Boulder
8. Graduate Student Positions in Space Physics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Announcement Submission Website: http://goo.gl/forms/qjcm4dDr4g
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IRIS Science Planners: 5th ESA AO
From: Bernhard Fleck (bfleck at esa.nascom.nasa.gov)
ESA solicits proposals for participation in the NASA-led IRIS mission from scientists working in ESA Member States, under the form of Science Planners.
The Announcement of Opportunity (AO) and a Letter of Invitation by the ESA Director of Science can be found at www.cosmos.esa.int/web/iris-2019/
Proposals shall be submitted electronically in PDF format at the above web site and must be received not later than 15 May 2019, 12:00 (noon) CEST.
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MEETING: 2019 ICSES, Durango, Colorado, USA, July 28 - August 3, 2019 -- Abstract Submission Deadline April 19
From: Michael Denton (mdenton at spacescience.org)
The Abstract Submission Deadline for the 2019 ICSES (Ion Composition in the Sun-Earth System ) meeting is 19th April. The meeting registration deadline is 1st May 2019.
The conference will be a mix of formal talks, short presentations and audience discussion to be held at Fort Lewis College in Durango.
We aim to address science questions including :
1. Sources of ions in the magnetosphere: Ionosphere and Solar-Wind
2. How do composition and mass density affect magnetic reconnection?
3. How does the ion composition affect waves in the magnetosphere?
4. Light ions and heavy ions: What new observations are needed?
5. What does ion composition tell us about the origin and evolution of the solar wind?
6. How do the oxygen torus and cloak form and evolve?
7. What role do heavy ions (e.g. O+, N+, N2+) play in magnetospheric dynamics?
8. Ion acceleration mechanisms in the topside ionosphere: How is the upflow converted to outflow?
9. How do storm-changes in the thermosphere affect composition in the ionosphere/magnetosphere?
More details are available at the meeting website:
http://gemelli.spacescience.org/mdenton/durango/
We look forward to welcoming you to Durango!
Mick Denton
Mike Henderson
Joe Borovsky
(on behalf of the Science Organising Committee).
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MEETING: 14th International Conference on Substorms (ICS14), Tromsø, Norway, September 30 - October 4t, 2019 -- Second Circular
From: Lasse Clausen (lasse.clausen at fys.uio.no)
The 14th International Conference on Substorms (ICS14) will be held in Tromsø, Norway, at the Clarion Hotel Edge (https://www.nordicchoicehotels.no/hotell/norge/tromso/clarion-hotel-the-edge/), September 30th - October 4th, 2019. Tromsø is located in the auroral zone, about two hours by plane north from Norway's capital Oslo.
The meeting web site (http://ics14.no/) provides further information. In particular, the registration, abstract submission, and housing pages are now open. The ICS14 web site lists numerous housing options in Tromsø, including of course the meeting venue. A preliminary program page is also online. Each day will start with a Socratic Dialogue on a specific topic, and the program will be finalized during the week before the meeting.
Important deadlines:
July 1, 2019: Early bird registration deadline
August 1, 2019: Abstract submission
August 15, 2017: Registration deadline
Social events: The meeting fee includes an excursion on Wednesday afternoon: a guided tour wil take us to the Arctic Cathedral (https://www.ishavskatedralen.no/en/the-arctic-cathedral/), up Fjellheisen (https://fjellheisen.no/en/), and finally to the Arctic Center Polaria (https://polaria.no/en/).
Please also note that the meeting has been scheduled during a new moon period, offering favorable conditions for observing the aurora - cloud cover permitting, of course.
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MEETING: 14th International Workshop on Layered Phenomena in the Mesopause Region (LPMR), Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, September 30- October 4, 2019
From: Brentha Thurairajah (brenthat at vt.edu)
Meeting website: http://www.cpe.vt.edu/lpmr/
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to the 14th International Workshop on Layered Phenomena in the Mesopause Region (LPMR 2019; www.cpe.vt.edu/lpmr) that will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. The dates of the workshop are October 1-4, 2019 with a welcome reception on the evening of September 30, 2019. The goal of this meeting is to advance our understanding of ice layers in the region of the mesopause and the environment in which they form. This workshop provides a forum for presentation and discussion of new results, new questions and new ideas ranging from the microphysics of mesospheric particles to the global processes controlling the state of the mesosphere. Researchers working on all aspects of these problems are invited to participate including data analysis, ground-based, in-situ and satellite measurements, laboratory studies, and modeling and theoretical studies of mesospheric ice phenomena and their coupled dynamical, radiative, chemical, and plasma environment.
The workshop will be held at the Woodlands Hotel and Suites in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg, a historic district is the worlds’ largest living history museum boasting over forty sites, trades, four historic taverns and two world-class art museums.
More information about the workshop, venue, travel, and accommodation can be found @ www.cpe.vt.edu/lpmr
**Abstract submission and registration open 1 June 2019
Please save the dates and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Virginia!
Brentha Thurairajah, Virginia Tech, (brenthat at vt.edu)
Scott Baily Virginia Tech (baileys at vt.edu),
Franz-Joseph Lübken, Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics (luebken at iap-kborn.de)
James Russell, Hampton University, (james.russell at hamptonu.edu)
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JOB OPENING: Rotator Position for Space Weather Program Director at NSF
From: Michael Wiltberger (mwiltber at nsf.gov)
Irfan Azeem outstanding service as Program Director for the Space Weather Program in the Geospace Section of NSF’s Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences has come to an end. 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 maintain an excellent space weather research program and shape the investment in geospace science at NSF. In return, the position offers 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 July 1, 2019 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 May 13, 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
Roman Makarevich, Aeronomy rmakarev 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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JOB OPENING: Postdoc Opportunity -- Space Weather Forecasting and Data/Model Analytics at Georgia Tech
From: Morris Cohen (mcohen at gatech.edu)
We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar in the field of space weather forecasting. Hooray science!
Full announcement at http://LF.gatech.edu/PostdocGT.pdf
Our project combines significant data analytics, including machine learning and high performance computing, taking a broad view of dynamics of the space weather environment. We will be working with a large team including collaborators at several other institutions. We want you to publish papers, present at conferences, & work with PhD students.
The position can begin as early as 01-Jun but we have some flexibility. We expect this will last 18 months with a possible additional year.
Benefits will be competitive – salary significantly higher than the national average for postdocs. Employee and health care benefits are provided.
This is a fun and exciting opportunity on a fun and collaborative team, so if this is for you, please apply!
Bonus points if you can complete this lame joke:
Why doesn’t the Sun go to college?
The Georgia Institute of Technology is located in the heart of midtown Atlanta alongside a burgeoning tech startup scene. The College of Engineering is highly regarded. All 11 programs have been ranked in the top 10 by US News & World Report for 8 straight years. But college rankings are silly, anyway.
To apply (or ask a question), please contact:
Morris Cohen, Associate Professor
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
mcohen at gatech.edu, http://LF.gatech.edu
Ready to apply? Send a CV, letter of interest, and names of two references. We’ll review applications starting 01-May and until the position is filled.
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Ph.D. Student Position available at University of Colorado Boulder
From: Xinlin Li (lix at lasp.colorado.edu)
A Ph.D. student research assistant (RA) position is available immediately at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) of University of Colorado Boulder. If you are interested in getting your Ph.D. degree in Space Physics (energetic particle dynamics) and interested in joining a team at LASP to design/build/calibrate our next generation of energetic particle detector (REPTile-2: Relativistic Electron and Proton Telescope integrated little experiment -2) as the science payload on a CubeSat, which is currently under development and ready to be launched in 2022, please contact Prof. Xinlin Li, lix at lasp.colorado.edu and also please visit the website of our first CubeSat: http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/csswe/
US citizenship is preferred but not required.
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Graduate Student Positions in Space Physics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
From: Hyunju Connor (hkconnor at alaska.edu)
The Physics department and the Geophysical institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) are looking for multiple PhD/MS students in Space Physics.
The students are expected to be involved in the simulation and/or data analysis of various in-situ and remote-sensing data from the space and ground observatories to study the Earth’s magnetosphere - ionosphere system and the planetary magnetospheres. Multiple research and teaching assistantships are currently available for suitable candidates.
Candidates should hold a BSc or MSc in Physics, Space Physics, Astronomy or other related fields. The application deadline is Jun 1 for US citizens and as early as possible for international students in order to process a visa application on time. We encourage earlier submission than Jun 1 to secure an assistantship. Details of graduate school application can be found at https://www.uaf.edu/physics/graduate-programs/ and https://www.uaf.edu/gradsch/prospective/.
The Space Physics and Aeronomy research group at the Geophysical institute studies the Earth’s geospace environment and the magnetospheres of other planets. Major topics investigated by the group are associated with the response of the magnetosphere, ionosphere and upper atmosphere to solar disturbances that reach the Earth after propagating through interplanetary space. Most significantly we study the aurora borealis, a spectacular natural phenomenon that can be observed from Fairbanks on a regular basis.
Researchers in the group carry out their studies using theory and simulation, sounding rockets, analysis of satellite-based observations, and ground-based observations of magnetic fluctuations, low-frequency sound waves, light from auroral emissions and radio signals reflected from atmospheric irregularities. The group is affiliated with the UAF Physics and Electrical Engineering departments, Poker Flat Research Range, the Poker Flat Incoherent Scatter Radar, SuperDARN and HAARP.
Details of the Space Physics and Aeronomy research group can be found at https://www.gi.alaska.edu/research/space-physics-and-aeronomy.
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