[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXVII, Issue 32

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXVII, Issue 32
May.29,2020

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Table of Contents

1. Data Call for National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan

2. MEETING: 3rd Annual Interstellar Probe Exploration Workshop

3. Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series

4. CALL FOR PAPERS: GRL/JGR/SWE Special Section on "Probing the Magnetosphere through Magnetoseismology and Ultra-Low-Frequency Waves"

5. Science-Quality GOES 16 and -17 XRS Data Sets Released

6. JOB OPENING: Anticipated NASA Job Announcement - Heliophysics Program Scientist(s)

7. JOB OPENING: Professor of Atmospheric Physics at University of Rostock

8. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the University of Iowa

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


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Data Call for National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan

From: Jennifer Meehan, Omar Nava (jennifer.meehan at noaa.gov)

The Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) Interagency Working Group is requesting input to identify what historical data NOT currently available in the public domain would benefit research efforts and have the potential to improve models for characterizing and forecasting space weather events.

The 2019 National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan (NSW-SAP) identifies space weather as having the potential to adversely affect national critical infrastructure, defense and intelligence systems, and military operations. Existing space weather operational modeling and forecasting capabilities fall short of what is required to meet the Nation?s needs for space weather services. To fully realize the benefits of its research investments, the Nation should develop improved research models targeted to operational needs, transition these research models to operational models, and incorporate them into operational forecasts. Developing forecasting capabilities with increased accuracy, lead-time, and geographic resolution will enable more effective mitigation approaches and further national preparedness for space weather events. Greater access to existing data sets would advance the development, validation, and testing of models used for characterizing and forecasting space weather events and improve the quality of space weather products and services.

Complete the form at the below link for EACH data set that you recommend be made available in the public domain. Please provide specific information on the data and how it could be used.

https://forms.gle/96WbbNPcciPzgb3o7

Submit responses no later than Monday, 1 June 2020. Direct any inquiries about this data call to Jennifer Meehan at jennifer.meehan at noaa.gov.


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MEETING: 3rd Annual Interstellar Probe Exploration Workshop

From: Debbie Mitchell (dmitchell at hou.usra.edu)

The 3rd Annual Interstellar Probe Exploration Workshop is scheduled for November 17–19, 2020 at the Tommy Douglas Conference Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The workshop is being organized for heliophysicists, planetary scientists, astrophysicists, and engineers from all over the world. The purpose of the workshop is to gather together and discuss the objectives, design, and operations for a near-term, pragmatic interstellar probe mission. The workshop is organized by a team at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory studying such a mission for the Heliophysics Division in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.

Visit the JHU APL Interstellar Probe website for detailed information about the ongoing study. 

IMPORTANT:  To be added to the mailing list to receive pertinent information about this workshop and to indicate your interest in participating, please submit an Indication of Interest.

https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/interstellarprobe2020/


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Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series

From: Kyle Murphy, David Sibeck (magnetosphere.seminars at gmail.com)

You are invited to join the Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series every Monday at 12 pm (EDST, 1600 uT).

Our next seminar is Monday June 1, “The Magnetopuase” by Ying Zou. Stephen Fuselier will follow this up on Monday June 8 with “Oxygen at the Magnetoapuse”. A link to join the seminar via Zoom or YouTube can be found on our home page (https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/). The password to join the Zoom seminar is Mag at 1. 

See previous talks here - https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/blog.html.

Add your name to the mailing list here - https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/mail-list.html.


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CALL FOR PAPERS: GRL/JGR/SWE Special Section on "Probing the Magnetosphere through Magnetoseismology and Ultra-Low-Frequency Waves"

From: Peter Chi, Kazue Takahashi, and Alfredo Del Corpo (pchi at igpp.ucla.edu)

We welcome interested authors to submit manuscripts to the special journal section on “Probing the Magnetosphere through Magnetoseismology and Ultra-Low-Frequency Waves” sponsored jointly by GRL, JGR-Space Physics, and Space Weather.  The scope of this special section can be found below. The deadline for manuscript submissions is August 31, 2020.

GRL/JGR-A/SWE Special Section:
Probing the Magnetosphere through Magnetoseismology and Ultra-Low-Frequency Waves

The vast magnetosphere can experience a variety of impulses and fluctuations at ultra low frequencies (ULF) that result from the interaction with the solar wind or internal resonances and wave-particle interactions. These continuous or impulsive perturbations provide a unique way to probe the state of and physical processes in the magnetosphere. In particular, two magnetoseismic methods have been well demonstrated for investigation of the magnetosphere. Observations of the widespread field line resonance in the magnetosphere show the variability of the plasmasphere in timescales ranging from within an hour to over a solar cycle. Timing impulse arrivals has enabled new capability of remotely monitoring sudden impulses and substorm onsets, which are important magnetospheric phenomena but rarely measured on site. The occurrence of certain ULF wave types, such as electromagnetic ion cyclotron (EMIC) waves or long-period poloidal waves, can imply the existence of warm plasma populations. This special issue solicits all papers that use magnetoseismology and/or ULF waves to explore the magnetosphere.


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Science-Quality GOES 16 and -17 XRS Data Sets Released

From: Janet Machol, Courtney Peck (janet.machol at noaa.gov)

Reprocessed science-quality data from the X-Ray Sensor (XRS) on the new GOES -16 and -17 (GOES-R series) satellites is now available. GOES XRS measures soft X-rays in two bands, 0.05 to 0.4 nm (XRS-A) and 0.1 to 0.8 nm (XRS-B). One-minute averages from XRS-B are used to define solar flare magnitudes by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).

The GOES-16 data begins on 7 February 2017 and the GOES-17 data begins on 1 June 2018. Level 2 (L2) data products include 1-s irradiances, 1-min and daily averages, daily background irradiances, and flare summaries. The data is available as daily, yearly, and mission-length aggregations in netcdf format. L1b data and operational data are also available. The science-quality XRS data, plots, and associated documentation are available from the L2 Data tab at https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/stp/satellite/goes-r.html. 


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JOB OPENING: Anticipated NASA Job Announcement - Heliophysics Program Scientist(s)

From: Mona Kessel, Kate Petersen, Chris Caisse, Karen Fox (mona.kessel at nasa.gov)

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate anticipates releasing a USAJOBS announcement to fill multiple Program Scientist positions across the directorate at Headquarters in Washington, D.C., including within the Heliophysics Division. The anticipated release of the openings is June 2020. The Heliophysics Program Scientist(s) will work as part of a diverse and agile team whose core values include excellence, integrity, transparency, teamwork and a growth mindset toward stewarding the nation’s Heliophysics program.

Responsibilities

The strategic objective of NASA’s Heliophysics Division is to understand the Sun and its interactions with Earth, the Solar System and the interstellar medium, including space weather. Heliophysics incorporates studies of the interconnected elements in a single system that produces dynamic space weather and that evolves in response to solar, planetary, and interstellar conditions. Studying this system allows us to discover the fundamental physics governing how the universe works, and also helps protect our technology and astronauts in space. The study of the coupled Solar-Terrestrial system can also teach us more about the habitability of planets in other stellar systems throughout the universe.

SMD Program Scientists have broad responsibility for advancing NASA’s science portfolio. Program Scientists have substantial influence over high-level Heliophysics strategic planning, as well as leading the long-term scientific direction of missions and programs that they oversee. 

Specifically, a Program Scientist within the Heliophysics Division:

- Plans, directs, and leads the integration of cross-functional scientific programs in various technical disciplines.
- Implements balanced programs across the breadth of a science portfolio within technological, scientific, budgetary, and programmatic constraints.
- Oversees and manages flight projects across the breadth of a science portfolio to enable scientific mission success within budgetary and programmatic constraints.
- Oversees research and analysis programs, including 
 developing proposal solicitations;
 implementing the review of submitted proposals;
 developing recommendations to management for selections that integrate proposal review and programmatic considerations; and
 initiating and monitoring research contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
- Provides innovative and implementable solutions that are strategic and tactical, and in alignment with the priorities of NASA and the nation.
- Communicates, engages, and builds consensus with multiple stakeholders, including the scientific community, external advisory committees, senior NASA leaders, interagency and international partners, and programs and projects at NASA Centers.
- Manages multiple and competing responsibilities using effective time management and organizational skills.
- Actively promotes diversity and inclusiveness, within NASA appointed teams and committees, and within the science community.

NASA recognizes that candidates with non-traditional career paths, or individuals who are at earlier stages of their careers may have demonstrated experience in different ways. NASA encourages applications from such individuals.

Application Process

This will be a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement through https://www.USAJOBS.gov/, so it will only be open for 5 days. The short period that the announcement is open is due to the type of hiring authority, which streamlines the hiring process and assists with rapidly filling competitive positions. In order to apply for this position, you will only need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information through USAJOBS.

Given the short period the announcement is open, it is a good idea to log into USAJOBS before and update your username, password, resume, etc., to facilitate the timely submission of an application.

Further Information

Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to contact NASA well in advance so they can make a well informed decision on submitting an application during the very short (5 day) window when the job opportunity will be open for applications. Questions about these anticipated openings for a Program Scientist at NASA Headquarters may be directed to Simon Plunkett, Program Scientist, Heliophysics at simon.p.plunkett at nasa.gov.


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JOB OPENING: Professor of Atmospheric Physics at University of Rostock

From: Jorge L. Chau (chau at iap-kborn.de)

Dear AGU SPA colleagues,

Below you can find information about the search for a new Director of the Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics  at the University of Rostock. 

The Faculty Mathematics and Natural Sciences invites in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric 
Physics Kühlungsborn (IAP) applications for a

W3-Professorship in Atmospheric Physics

at the IAP and the Institute of Physics, starting at the earliest possible date (within budget considerations).
We are looking for an outstanding scientist in the field of atmospheric physics. Emphasis should be on the
experimental or theoretical exploration of the stratosphere, mesosphere and lower thermosphere. The main task
is leading the Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP). In addition, the candidate is expected to collaborate
with the Institute of Physics of the University, to participate in joint projects and to contribute to the activities of the
Interdisciplinary Faculty. The teaching duties comprise courses and seminars in atmospheric physics for master
and PhD programs.

Additional Information:
Prof. Dr. Stefan Lochbrunner
 0381/498-6960
email: stefan.lochbrunner at uni-rostock.de

Qualifications are as per § 58 of the Higher Education Act of the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (LHG M-V):
completed university studies, doctoral degree, post-doctoral thesis (“Habilitation”), teaching experience or
equivalent qualifications, usually earned within the context of junior professorship.

A special focus is placed on academic achievement and teaching qualifications as well scientific organization and
academic administration. For this reason, candidates should describe previous teaching results, ideas regarding
future teaching (including didactic lesson planning) and their prior experience in academic and scientific
management.
In addition, candidates are expected to have experience and interest in developing programs that can attract and
maintain external funding.

The professorship is to be filled according to § 61 LHG M-V as a position with civil servant status for life, or, if
applicable, for 5 years. It is also possible to fill the position as a regular state employee.

More information can be found at 
https://www.iap-kborn.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Current_issue/Job_Vacancies/Administration/W3_Professur_Atmosphaerenphysik.pdf


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the University of Iowa

From: David Miles (david-miles at uiowa.edu)

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scholar with an interest in instrumentation and/or experimental space physics to join a dynamic and expanding group of researchers. The department has a long history of building space-based instrumentation including 69 successful satellite and rocket missions. We are now leading the TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) Small Explorer mission currently scheduled to launch in 2023.

The researcher will join a diverse, early-career instrument team for MAGIC – a new fluxgate magnetometer accepted for flight as a technology demonstration on the TRACERS mission. MAGIC is a next generation magnetic field instrument incorporating new low-noise cores manufactured from scratch. The researcher will support MAGIC from Phase B onwards and assist in the development, test, qualification, calibration, integration, flight, and operation of the instrument. The researcher will be encouraged to spend a portion of their time developing a self-directed program of original research and preparing and submitting their own research funding proposals. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty, technical and scientific staff, and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures and academic backgrounds is essential.

The researcher will be expected communicate their research through the publication of peer-reviewed journal articles and encouraged to undertake domestic and international travel in support of the research program. The project is highly collaborative, involving national and international topics experts, to further the scientific goals of the project and enable new scientific opportunities. The researcher may have the opportunity to help plan and develop new mission concepts and proposals.

The position is available immediately with a negotiable start date. This initial term is two years with the potential of renewal. Salary will match or exceed the University of Iowa’s standard for post-doctoral scholars and scale with the applicant’s experience.

For details and to apply please visit: jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc/view/3306
Informal inquiries can be directed to: David Miles - david-miles at uiowa.edu


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