[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXVI, Issue 38

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXVI, Issue 38
Jun.23,2019

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Table of Contents

1. JGR-Space Physics Editor Blog Monthly Highlights

2. Advance Notice of B.14 HSO Data Support, a New ROSES Program Element to Enhance Parker Solar Probe Science Return

3. JOB OPENING: Data Assimilation Scientist at ASTRA

4. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Boston University

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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 (liemohnjgrspace at gmail.com)

The call for EiC applications for both JGR-Space Physics and Space Weather are still open; the deadline was extended a month to June 30. The call is here, for both my job and the EiC of Space Weather:
https://publications.agu.org/journals/editors/editor-search/ 

In other happenings, JGR-Space Physics is one of the journals piloting a new feature in GEMS – a seamless transfer of the submitted manuscript over to ESSOAr, the Earth and Space Science Open Archive, a preprint specifically for our field.

June 3: yet another post on life as an Editor in Chief
     https://liemohnjgrspace.wordpress.com/2019/06/03/you-can-still-apply-to-have-this-job/

June 13: details on the new link between GEMS and ESSOAr
     https://liemohnjgrspace.wordpress.com/2019/06/13/now-theres-a-gems-to-essoar-link/

June 21: honoring the outstanding reviewer selections for 2018
     https://liemohnjgrspace.wordpress.com/2019/06/21/2018-outstanding-reviewer-citations/ 

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


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Advance Notice of B.14 HSO Data Support, a New ROSES Program Element to Enhance Parker Solar Probe Science Return

From: Mona Kessel (mona.kessel at nasa.gov)

The Heliophysics Division of NASA's Science Mission Directorate intends to release a new program element in Appendix B of ROSES-2019 to enhance science return from the Parker Solar Probe (PSP) mission.

B.14 Heliophysics System Observatory (HSO) Data Support, will be released in July 2019. B.14 HSO Data Support will solicit quick turn-around proposals for ground-based solar and coronagraphic observations that would complement and provide context for the Parker observations; these would be expected to cover as much as possible of the 30 days before and 30 days after September 2019 PSP perihelion, and the three perihelia in 2020 (January, June, September).

B.14 HSO Data Support will require the acquisition, processing, and archiving of data from ground-based assets; a limited amount of funding will be available to cover required tasks in excess of normal operations. HSO Data Support will only solicit ground-based solar and coronagraphic observations; later calls will be open to a wider array of ground-based assets.

As part of this program element, NASA will release information about the ingestion of the data into Solar Data Analysis Center (SDAC). All data will be in FITS format, with appropriate metadata and documentation delivered.

Due to the fact that the first perihelion will occur in September 2019, 8-page proposals to B.14 HSO Data Support will be due only 30 days after release. This program element will solicit 8-page proposals covering only the September 2019 and the 2020 PSP perihelia.

B.14 HSO Data Support will request proposals that focus on describing observatory capabilities, data sets, and will describe how these observations complement those of the PSP mission. While NASA expects observatories to interact with the PSP science team to optimize data acquisition, no science investigation will be funded as part of an award from B.14 HSO Data Support.

Future announcements will provide details on future new program elements enhancing science from PSP and other missions in the Heliophysics System Observatory. These announcements are expected to include another call for ground-based solar observations (like HSO Data Support described above), including those for previous PSP perihelia.

Questions may be directed to Jeffrey Hayes at jeffrey.hayes-1 at nasa.gov. Questions may result in improvements to B.14 HSO Data Support program element of ROSES-19 prior to release or may be answered in writing in a FAQ posted on the NSPIRES page for B.14 HSO Data Support shortly after the release of the call by an amendment to ROSES-2019.


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JOB OPENING: Data Assimilation Scientist at ASTRA

From: Irfan Azeem (iazeem at astraspace.net)

ASTRA is seeking applicants for a Data Assimilation Scientist position with a focus on research and development of data assimilation in the ionosphere. Candidates with experience in upper atmospheric modeling and data assimilation are invited to apply for this full-time position.

Responsibilities
Data Assimilation Model Development (50%):
·  Develop and improve existing techniques in IDA4D for assimilating ground-based and satellite observations
·  Develop techniques for assimilating new types of observations in IDA4D
·  Developing ionospheric data assimilation models to forecast GNSS and UHF scintillations

Data Assimilation Research (35%):
·  Perform research and development related to data assimilation in the ionosphere
·  Design numerical experiments
·  Preparation of manuscripts, presentations, etc.
·  Project reporting

 Business Development (10%):
·  Writing/submitting proposals

Internal Research and Development (5%)
·  Participate in ongoing R&D
·  Propose new R&D efforts
·  Participate in product development efforts

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Required
·       Education: PhD in Atmospheric Science, Space Physics or related fields
·       Experience: Early to Mid-career
·       Other: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, Fortran and IDL experience, Expertise in Data assimilation and numerical modeling of the upper atmosphere.

Preferred
·       Other: Active Security Clearance,  C/C++, Linux/Unix

Compensation & Benefits:
·       This is a full time, exempt position. Compensation will be dependent on experience.
·       We provide paid time off, paid holidays, and a flexible schedule
·       We provide health/dental insurance packages
·       We provide retirement benefits.

ABOUT ASTRA:
Building on a foundation of fundamental space physics research, we design, develop, build and deploy novel ground-based and space-based instrumentation and sophisticated computer models, which are used by our customers for space weather monitoring and other specialized applications to help mitigate potentially catastrophic disruptions to their vital systems. With a combined breadth of experience spanning decades and multiple disciplines, our team provides unique capabilities and customized engineering and data services to customers in both the public and private sectors.

ASTRA is headquartered in Louisville, CO.
ASTRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact:   Geoff Crowley (gcrowley at astraspace.net)
           Irfan Azeem (iazeem at astraspace.net)
           Chad Fish (cfish at astraspace.net)


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Boston University

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, 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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