[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXVIII, Issue 44

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXVIII, Issue 44
Aug.16,2021

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Table of Contents

1. Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series

2. Online Cold-plasma Seminar Series

3. Reminder and Extension ASR Special Issue “Magnetic Flux Ropes in Solar and Stellar Environments”

4. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship – Application Deadline November 1, 2021

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

6. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholar in EPSS/UCLA

7. JOB OPENING: Space Science Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Colorado

8. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Positions in Space Plasma Physics

9. JOB OPENING: PhD Position at DLR Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics, Neustrelitz, Germany

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


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Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series

From: Jason Shuster (magnetosphere.seminars at gmail.com)

We invite you to join us every Monday at 12pm (ET) for the weekly Magnetosphere Online Seminar Series.

On Monday August 16, Thomas Elsden will give a presentation on ULF Waves.

The following week on August 23, Hayley Allison will present on VLF Waves.

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

You can view the current 2021 schedule here:
https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/schedule.html

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

Read about previous talks here:
https://msolss.github.io/MagSeminars/blog.html


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Online Cold-plasma Seminar Series

From: Justin Holmes, Gian Luca Delzanno, Pedro Resendiz-Lira (jcholmes at lanl.gov)

Dear colleagues,

Please join us for the Online Cold-Plasma Seminar series on August 18th 2021. 
Details can be found at:
https://www.lanl.gov/org/ddste/aldsc/theoretical/applied-mathematics-plasma-physics/cold-plasma-seminars.php
where the zoom link will be posted prior to each seminar. You can also join the distribution mailing list by contacting Gian Luca Delzanno (delzanno at lanl.gov).

The speaker is Mike Hartinger from the Space Science Institute:

Speaker: Mike Hartinger, Space Science Institute
Title: Relationship between ULF wave power and plasma density: THEMIS observations and numerical simulations
Date: August 18, 2021
Time: 11 AM-12 PM Eastern Daylight time, 3-4 PM Universal Time Coordinated, 5-6 PM Central European Summer time


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Reminder and Extension ASR Special Issue “Magnetic Flux Ropes in Solar and Stellar Environments”

From: Cristina Mandrini (cristina.mandrini at gmail.com)

This is a reminder to contribute manuscripts for a special topical issue of Advances in Space Research (ASR) entitled “Magnetic Flux Ropes in Solar and Stellar Environments”. The proposed issue aims to gather new results that highlight the fundamental physics of different sets of flux rope structures, their genesis, escape of confinement, interaction, and relevance for solar/stellar environments.
This topical issue is not a conference proceeding but is open to all scientists who may have an appropriate scientific paper related to the title of the issue. Attendees of Events E2.1 and D2.4, 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly, are especially encouraged to submit their papers.

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically to https://www.editorialmanager.com/AISR. To ensure that all manuscripts are correctly identified for inclusion into the special issue, authors must select “Special Issue: Sun – stars: Flux ropes” when they reach the “Article Type” step in the submission process.

The general format for submission of papers can be found on the ASR Elsevier web site at http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/644/authorinstructions.
Only full-length papers will be considered for publication, subject to peer review by a minimum of two reviewers. There are no page limits although the length of the paper should be appropriate for the material being presented.

The deadline for submission has been extended to 27 November 2021; this is a “hard deadline”. However, all papers are being and will be published electronically as soon as they are accepted. The printed issue will be assembled within a reasonable time with late papers being printed in regular issues of ASR. All articles will be typeset at no cost to the author; there is a charge for printing color figures although there is no charge for color figures on the electronic version.

Dr. Brigitte Schmieder (Brigitte.Schmieder at obspm.fr) and Dr. Cristina H. Mandrini (cristina.mandrini at gmail.com) are the Guest Editors for this special issue.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Schmieder or Dr. Mandrini, or to the Co-Editor for ASR Special Issues, Dr. Peggy Ann Shea (sssrc at msn.com).


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NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship – Application Deadline November 1, 2021

From: Taifa Simspon (tsimpson at usra.edu)

The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers US and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA's scientific goals.  The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections.

Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA's missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and space operations, and astrobiology.

Current NPP research opportunities can be viewed here: https://npp.usra.edu/opportunities/

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. Please see current eligibility requirements at https://npp.usra.edu/apply/eligibility/. 

Stipends start at $60,000 per year, with supplements for high cost-of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial assistance is available for relocation and health insurance, and $10,000 per year is provided for professional travel.

Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, and November 1.

For further information and to apply, visit: 

https://npp.usra.edu/

Questions: npphelp at usra.edu


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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 energetic particles in Earth's inner magnetosphere. Incumbent will have the opportunity to work on research projects involving numerical modeling and data analysis.

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, data assimilation, or machine learning.

Competitive salary and benefits package are offered. For a complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=17483&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. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is immediate.

Please refer to http://tuweichao.wixsite.com/home for additional information about the research in Prof. Tu's group. The WVU plasma/space group is described at https://physics.wvu.edu/research/plasma-and-space-physics. The department energetically supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as described at https://physics.wvu.edu/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusivity. WVU is a comprehensive land grant university enrolling nearly 27,000 students on the main Morgantown campus. WVU’s Carnegie Classification is R1 (“Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity”). Morgantown is centrally located and regularly makes “Best Place to Live” lists because of its good schools, excellent health care, low unemployment rate, low crime rate, and abundant recreational opportunities. The WVU Research Corporation is an AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/E-Verify Compliant Employer. Please contact Prof. Weichao Tu at wetu at mail.wvu.edu with any questions.


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholar in EPSS/UCLA

From: Xiaoyan Zhou (xyzhou at igpp.ucla.edu)

The BALBOA project of the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California Los Angeles is offering a postdoctoral position in experimental/observational space physics. BALBOA is a NASA-funded balloon project for imaging daytime auroras and investigating dayside solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Space Physics or related fields such as Aeronomy, Physics, or Astronomy. 

We seek candidates who are interested in developing imager hardware and software and have good knowledge of Python and C++ programming languages. Candidates who have experience with auroral-related investigations, flight instruments, and/or scientific ballooning are especially appreciated. Preferred qualifications also include good communication skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and a willingness to develop a career and leadership in space exploration. 

The initial appointment will be for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months based on satisfactory performance. Salary will follow standards for postdoctoral scholars and will scale with the applicant’s experience. To apply, candidates must submit (a) a cover letter, (b) a CV, and (c) names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin upon receiving and continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date of work is immediate, but other dates may be negotiated. Applications and questions should be addressed to Dr. Xiaoyan Zhou at xyzhou at igpp.ucla.edu. 

For more information about this recruitment, please visit https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06777


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JOB OPENING: Space Science Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Colorado

From: Jeff Thayer (jeffrey.thayer at colorado.edu)

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) College of Engineering and Applied Science encourages applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to participate in upper atmosphere research activities in the Space Weather Technology, Research & Education Center (SWx TREC;  https://www.colorado.edu/spaceweather/ ). 

The successful applicant will contribute to projects focused on coupling between the middle and upper atmosphere; simulations of the mesosphere, thermosphere, and lower exosphere; interactions between the exosphere and plasmasphere; the transport of neutral species throughout the upper atmosphere; data assimilation methods; and observing system simulation experiments (OSSEs). Simulation output will be compared with remote and in situ observations from the ground and space and will aid in the design and planning of future satellite missions. The position will be located in the new Aerospace Engineering Sciences building at CU Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/aero-building ). Significant mentoring and professional development opportunities will support the postdoctoral scholar in pursuit of long-term careers goals in research, academia, and other sectors.

The position is currently open, and the successful applicant can start as soon as possible. Interested persons can view additional information and apply online at https://jobs.colorado.edu/, using the keyword: 32244. Applicants are required to furnish a cover letter stating research interests and experience, a CV, and a letter of recommendation.  Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For further inquiries, contact Jeff Thayer (jeffrey.thayer at colorado.edu) or Eric Sutton (eric.sutton at colorado.edu).


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Positions in Space Plasma Physics

From: Fan Guo (guofan at lanl.gov)

Applications are invited for one or more immediate postdoc openings in space plasma physics at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). We seek candidates with background in space physics, fluids dynamics, plasma physics, astrophysics, and other relevant fields. The immediate projects include the dynamics of shocks and the associated particle acceleration, ionization/neutralization processes including charge exchange, pickup ion generated instabilities and wave-particle interaction, and the acceleration of particles in solar flares. The group has a strong interest in space and astrophysical plasma processes including energetic particle acceleration and transport, shocks, magnetic reconnection, turbulence and plasma instabilities. Applicants should hold a PhD in related fields completed within the past five years or soon to be completed. Successful candidates are encouraged to collaborate on current projects carried out at LANL, and will also be encouraged to develop their own research programs. The initial appointment is for two years, with a possible third year extension.

Candidates should send their applications electronically, including a CV, a publication list, and a concise research statement (within 1-2 pages) describing past achievements and future plans. Applicants should also arrange three reference letters to be sent electronically. The interested persons should apply online at https://lanl.jobs position posting IRC88653 and/or send the application to guofan at lanl.gov. Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Fan Guo (guofan at lanl.gov) regarding the expectations of the position, topics of mutual interest, and other questions. The review of applications will start on October 10, 2021 and be on-going until offers are accepted. 

Outstanding candidates may be nominated for the Distinguished Fellowships, Director's Fellowship and/or Chick Keller Fellowship, and the Metropolis Fellowship in Computational Physics (US citizens only). The application needs to be submitted by October 10, 2021 to be considered for these postdoctoral fellowships. Early submissions are encouraged. 
For general information to the Postdoc Program (salary, benefits, eligibility, appointment types), please go to http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php 

Recruiting Team: Fan Guo (guofan at lanl.gov), Bill Daughton, Misa Cowee, Hui Li, Ari Le, 
Xiangrong Fu


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JOB OPENING: PhD Position at DLR Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics, Neustrelitz, Germany

From: Dr Leonie Pick (leonie.pick at dlr.de)

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) offers a funded PhD position at the Department for Space Weather Impact of the Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics in Neustrelitz, Germany (https://www.dlr.de/so/en/).

The PhD project is proposed to start in January 2022 and focuses on the physical systematics associated with pulsating aurora based on a novel combination of observations from the northern Fenno-Scandinavian sector.

Further information on the project and the online application system can be found at https://www.dlr.de/dlr/jobs/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-10596/1003_read-46443/. 


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