[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXVI, Issue 48

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXVI, Issue 48
Aug.16,2019

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Table of Contents

1. Monday Science Telecon, Aug. 19, 2019

2. JOB OPENING: Space Physicist in Machine Learning and Space Weather

3. JOB OPENING: Assistant Researcher at the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles (EPSS/UCLA)

4. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Position at University of Alaska Fairbanks

5. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Space Plasma Physics at West Virginia University

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


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Monday Science Telecon, Aug. 19, 2019

From: David Sibeck  (david.g.sibeck at nasa.gov)

At 12:00 noon EST on Monday (Aug. 19), we plan to hold the next in our ongoing series of science telecons. The speaker this Monday will be Agnit Mukhopadhyay from the University of Michigan. The topic will be "Estimating Auroral Conductance in Global MHD Models".

The telecom will be broadcast live via webex. If you would like to join, please go to http://uclaigpp.webex.com/ and enter the Meeting number: 280 328 066 (‘Dayside Science meeting). Please type your name and contact information, and then the meeting password, which is Substorm1!

To hear the audio, do not dial the number that pops up on the webex website. Instead, please dial the following toll-free (in the United States) number:
1-844-467-6272
with passcode 901533#

Please remember to mute your telephone if you are not speaking.

Looking forward to speaking with you.


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JOB OPENING: Space Physicist in Machine Learning and Space Weather

From: Paul Loto'aniu (paul.lotoaniu at noaa.gov)

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder has an immediate opening for a Space Physicist. This position supports NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) in work related to the magnetometers (MAG) on the GOES-R mission satellites. The physicist will develop machine learning techniques for satellite data correction algorithms and for space weather research. The position is initially for one year, with up to two additional years depending on performance and availability of funding. The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Series-R (GOES-R) is NOAA’s next generation of geostationary weather satellites, which include a complement of space weather sensors to monitor the local space environment and the Sun. Two of the GOES-R satellites have been launched and are now called GOES-16 and GOES-17.

Requirements:

A Masters or Ph.D. in a hard science, mathematics, or statistics with an emphasis on machine learning, statistics, space physics, astrophysics, geophysics, or, similar scientific discipline

Extensive experience in time-series analysis. Knowledge of Python, IDL, Matlab or other high-level programming languages.

Desired:

Experience using TensorFlow, Torch, Theano, Caffe, Neon, the IBM Machine Learning Stack or similar frameworks.

Research or course work in ML.

Research or course work in space physics.

Understanding of magnetospheric physics and/or the geomagnetic field.

Experience working with spacecraft science data.

Experience using cloud services such as AWS.

Apply at:
https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NCEI-Space-Physicist-in-Machine-Learning-and-Space-Weather/20093

For further information contact Dr. Paul Loto’aniu (paul.lotoaniu at noaa.gov)


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JOB OPENING: Assistant Researcher at the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles (EPSS/UCLA)

From: Anton Artemyev (aartemyev at igpp.ucla.edu)

EPSS/UCLA seeks an Assistant Researcher Research Scientist. The position will support research in Earth’s magnetotail dynamics and/or nonlinear wave-particle interaction. The focus of these studies will be to conduct observational studies of particles and fields (e.g. THEMIS, MMS, Van Allen Probes, ARTEMIS) in order to interpret and understand the underlying plasma physics involved. Therefore the incumbent is expected to demonstrate experience with spacecraft data analysis and plasma physics theory. The appointment is expected to start in October 2019, although exact start date is flexible. PhD in physics or related fields is required. Work is to be carried out in collaboration with Dr. Andrei Runov, Dr. Anton Artemyev, Dr. Xiaojia Zhang and Prof. Vassilis Angelopoulos.

Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of research (max 1 page), and 3 references (including names and contact information): https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF04648

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Andrei Runov (arunov at igpp.ucla.edu) & Dr. Anton Artemyev (aartemyev at igpp.ucla.edu)

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: 
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscriminatioHarassmentAffirmAction


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Position at University of Alaska Fairbanks

From: Hyunju Connor (hkconnor at alaska.edu)

Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the area of magnetopause reconnection, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, and exosphere. The position conducts modeling and/or data analysis on space and ground observations such as THEMIS, MMS, IMAGE, XMM-Newton, and SuperDARN. This position supports the upcoming spacecraft mission SMILE that visualizes the dayside magnetosphere in soft X-rays after its launch in 2023.  

The duration is two years with the potential for renewal. PhD in physics, space physics, or related discipline is required. Interested applicants should submit the following materials by email to Prof. Hyunju Connor (hkconnor at alaska.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

Review of applications will begin Sep 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Start date in Jan 2019 is desirable. For questions or additional information, contact Prof. Hyunju Connor at hkconnor at alaska.edu.  Details of the Space Physics and Aeronomy research group at Geophysical Institute can be found at https://www.gi.alaska.edu/research/space-physics-and-aeronomy. 

University of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Space Plasma Physics at West Virginia University

From: Weichao Tu (wetu at mail.wvu.edu)

The West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow in Space Plasma Physics in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at West Virginia University. This position supports the research in Prof. Weichao Tu’s group, with an emphasis on studying and modeling the dynamics of the Van Allen radiation belts. Incumbent will have the opportunity to work on research projects involving numerical modeling, data analysis, and theory development.

Requirements: (1) A PhD in physics, space physics, plasma physics, or a related discipline; (2) previous research experience in space plasma physics; (3) expertise in scientific programming, preferably in C and/or FORTRAN. Preference will be given to applicants who possess previous research experience in inner magnetospheric physics and particle simulations (for example, radiation belts, wave-particle interactions).

Competitive salary and benefits package offered. For a complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=12007&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York and click on the “Apply Online” link. 

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references as part of the application process. For questions or additional information, contact Prof. Weichao Tu at wetu at mail.wvu.edu.  Please refer to http://tuweichao.wixsite.com/home and physics.wvu.edu for additional information about the research in our group and other plasma physics research in the department. Review of applications will begin June 10, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Start date in Fall 2019 is desirable.

WVURC is an AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/E-verify compliant employer.


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