[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXX, Issue 42

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXX, Issue 42
Aug.05,2023

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Table of Contents

1. Nominations Open for AGU23 Nicolet and Van Allen Lectures

2. Fall Meeting DEI Registration Reimbursements

3. Fall Meeting Student Travel Grant Applications due August 10

4. MEETING: Applied Space Environments Conference (ASEC) 2023:  Abstracts and Early Registration

5. MEETING: The 15th International Conference on Substorms (ICS-15) – Abstract Submission Deadline Extension to Aug 14, 2023

6. SCOSTEP/PRESTO Online Seminar August 24, 2023

7. SHIELD Webinar on Sept. 1st, Sarah Gibson: “Galloping to the Sun”

8. JOB OPENING: Professor and Department Chair of Physics and Applied Physics, UMass Lowell

9. JOB OPENING: Space Weather Testbed Lead

10. JOB OPENING: 5 Postdoctoral Associate Positions at NJIT

11. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Space Plasma Physics at Northumbria University, UK

12. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Position at the Austrian Space Weather Office

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


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Nominations Open for AGU23 Nicolet and Van Allen Lectures

From: Geoffrey Reeves, Therese Moretto, & Kathy Reeves (Geoff at reevesresearch.org)

Each year at the Fall Meeting the Space Physics and Aeronomy section presents invited lectures that highlight important discoveries and advances in our field.

Starting in 2022 we developed a more standardized nomination process using google docs. The form is available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hTzE-hpp5SXtI_6eBC2fW4cJCN2hRBF4vLq77JMWbNw/edit

Unlike other honors, the Named Lectures are not a competition among nominees. "Unsuccessful" nominations are not a reflection on the accomplishments of any given candidate. The primary characteristics we look for in a Named Lecturer are (1) that they can present a lecture on a topic that is timely, accessible, and of interest to the broad SPA community and (b) that they are an excellent speaker with the ability to engage a community beyond any specific discipline. The set of Named Lecturers in any given year are also chosen to represent the broad diversity of knowledge, interest, and experience of SPA members. Previously-proposed speakers can be re-nominated in subsequent years.

Descriptions of each Named Lecture are at  https://connect.agu.org/spa/awards/lectureships


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Fall Meeting DEI Registration Reimbursements

From: Geoffrey Reeves, Therese Moretto, & Kathy Reeves (geoff at reevesresearch.org)

In order to increase participation, inclusivity, and diversity, the Space Physics and Aeronomy section will once again offer registration reimbursements for scientists who need financial support in order to be able participate in the Fall Meeting. The number of waivers will depend on the demand and the available funds. 

We will prioritize applications from
• First time attendees
• Students and Early Career
• Those that attend or teach at a Minority Serving Institutions
And others who consider themselves to be a member of a community that is under-represented in Space Physics and Aeronomy

Please note that free registrations are already available for some attendees including undergraduate students and scientists (at any career stage) from low and lower-middle income countries. Reduced rates are also available for some other groups. Rates are shown at https://www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting/Pages/Attend/Register#rates

The deadline to apply is September 1. This year registration "waivers" are not available. You will have to register as usual but will be reimbursed for the registration fee after the meeting.

The application form for the SPA DEI Registration Reimbursements is at https://forms.gle/V8ae3QK5FERmwTDz5


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Fall Meeting Student Travel Grant Applications due August 10

From: Geoff Reeves, Therese Moretto, & Kathy Reeves (geoff at reevesresearch.org)

The AGU23 Student Travel Grants program provides funds to assist students with a combination of costs associated with attending either the in-person or virtual meeting and educational expenses (any items listed within an institution's cost of attendance). For in-person attendees, grants will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 USD to cover AGU23-related expenses. For virtual attendees, grants will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 USD, with $500 USD to cover AGU23-related expenses and $500 USD to cover educational expenses. Applications are now open and will close 10 August 2023.  

The student travel grant program is administered by AGU, not SPA. Note however that  you must apply to be eligible for the SPA-supported Max Hammond and Frank McDonald awards.

https://www.agu.org/Learn-and-Develop/Learn/Travel-Research-Grants/Fall-Meeting-General-STG


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MEETING: Applied Space Environments Conference (ASEC) 2023:  Abstracts and Early Registration

From: Joseph Minow (joseph.minow at nasa.gov)

The Applied Space Environments Conference (ASEC2023) will be held the week of 9-13 October 2023 at the AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown Huntsville, Alabama.  ASEC is a forum for the space environment engineering and applied space science community to report recent advances in space environments work, discuss the discipline's ability to support current space programs, and to identify gaps in knowledge and technology needs required to meet future crewed and robotic exploration goals.

Abstracts will be accepted through 9 September 2023.   Conference registration is open with early registration rates available through 6 September and late registration rates after 6 September. 

Information on the conference, abstract submission, registration, and travel logistics are available at the conference websites: 

Official ASEC 2023 website: http://spaceweathersolutions.com/asec2023/
Additional ASEC 2023 information: https://www.nasa.gov/nase/conferences/asec2023

We look forward to seeing you at ASEC 2023!

Joseph Minow, Insoo Jun, and Linda Parker


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MEETING: The 15th International Conference on Substorms (ICS-15) – Abstract Submission Deadline Extension to Aug 14, 2023

From: Xu-Zhi Zhou (xuzhi.zhou at gmail.com)

We are extending the abstract submission deadline to Aug 14, 2023 for the 15th International Conference on Substorms (ICS-15), which is to be held in Deqing, China from October 16-20, 2023. The conference aims to bring together scientists from the magnetospheric, ionospheric, and planetary communities to review the recent discoveries in light of recent space missions and numerical simulations, and to discuss the current status and future direction of substorm research.

The meeting will be a hybrid meeting with online components. But we strongly encourage in-person participation. Further information about the conference is given in the meeting website (http://ics15.cssr.org.cn/). We look forward to meeting you in China. 

Xuzhi Zhou & Zuyin Pu
On behalf of the Scientific Organizing Committee of ICS-15


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SCOSTEP/PRESTO Online Seminar August 24, 2023

From: Nick Pedatella, Kazuo Shiokawa (nickp at ucar.edu)

We are pleased to announce that the SCOSTEP/PRESTO Online Seminar by Dr. Tomoko Matsuo will be held via online on August 24, 2023, as below. To join the seminar, please register via the following zoom address.

17th SCOSTEP/PRESTO Online Seminar

Title: From Earth to the Edge of Space: How Data Assimilation Advances the Science and Engineering of Forecasting Near Earth Space Environments
Speaker: Dr. Tomoko Matsuo
Affiliation: Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA
Date/time: August 24, 2023, 13:00-14:00 UT (07:00-08:00 MDT) 
Zoom Registration URL (pre-registration is necessary):
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oJ372Z4VThiH6RdYw4_g_g

Abstract:
Prediction serves as the ultimate test of our scientific understanding of geophysical systems. Accurate forecasting of near-Earth space environmental conditions is critical to radio communication, navigation, positioning, and satellite tracking. Effective numerical prediction of the region’s conditions allows us to better protect important space assets and related systems in the event of natural hazards. My research group aims to advance the science and engineering of forecasting, as applied to the Earth’s atmosphere from the ground to near-Earth space environments. Prediction of constantly changing environmental conditions, affected by both space and terrestrial weather, requires a systematic integration of observations with first-principles models using data assimilation. Data assimilation reduces uncertainties in initial conditions and drivers, extending the predictive capability of numerical models of near-Earth space environments. The data assimilation and ensemble-based probabilistic modeling framework being developed can be used for designing of future missions and targeting of observations to maximize scientific returns of observing systems. This seminar will showcase the latest research results and future plans.


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SHIELD Webinar on Sept. 1st, Sarah Gibson: “Galloping to the Sun”

From: Nick Gross (gross at bu.edu)

The first SHIELD Webinar for the Fall will be given by Sarah Gibson on Sept. 1st at 2pm ET.  Details can be found here: https://shielddrivecenter.com/shield-webinars/

Sept. 1st: Sarah Gibson: “Galloping to the Sun”
Dr. Sarah Gibson is a Senior Scientist of the High Altitude Observatory (HAO) at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Dr. Gibson received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Stanford University, and her Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Astrophysics from the University of Colorado. At HAO, she has served as Solar Section Head, Deputy Director, and Interim HAO Director. She is a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and was the recipient of the American Astronomical Society – Solar Physics Division Karen Harvey Prize in 2005.  Dr. Gibson is the Project Scientist on the PUNCH Mission to observe the Sun.  Dr. Gibson is also committed to education and public outreach.

Registration Link: https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1y_q8R_3SIiWVE4adofTqQ


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JOB OPENING: Professor and Department Chair of Physics and Applied Physics, UMass Lowell

From: Ofer Cohen (ofer_cohen at uml.edu)

The University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for the position of Chair to lead an established and active Department of Physics and Applied Physics. We seek a visionary chair with a record of academic and research achievement to take the department to a new level, who will supervise and maintain departmental academic activities, while continuing their independent research program in a field that enhances and/or complements our current research strengths. The successful candidate will be a nationally prominent academic leader with an established record of excellence in research, education and mentorship that can promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, respect, and integrity.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a leading public research university in the greater Boston area and has a national reputation in science, engineering, and technology. The Department of Physics and Applied Physics has 28 full-time faculty (22 tenured/tenure-track and 6 teaching faculty) and 3 support staff. The department offers a B.S. in Physics and a new B.S. in Engineering Physics (ca. 100 undergraduates) and a long-standing and very active graduate program, offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees (ca. 75 graduate students). The department has a diverse research portfolio in experiment, computation and theory, and ranks near 50th in the nation in externally funded research expenditures (over $11M/year), led by space, nuclear, quantum, and materials sciences and technologies, among others.

The appointee will be offered a competitive start-up package, with access to high-end research equipment and facilities, and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines in various science and engineering departments and research centers.

The position is open until filled, with a planned start date of summer 2024. 

To apply and more information, go to:
https://explorejobs.uml.edu/en-us/job/519485/professor-and-department-chair-of-physics-and-applied-physics


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JOB OPENING: Space Weather Testbed Lead

From: Michele Cash (terry.onsager at noaa.gov)

JOB OPENING: Federal Physical Scientist at NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA/SWPC)

The Space Weather Prediction Center seeks to hire a full-time GS-13/14 to lead the Space Weather Prediction Testbed. As the Testbed Program Lead you will:

Be responsible for overseeing the transfer of new and emerging scientific technologies, techniques, and data from the research community into space weather operations with a particular focus on capabilities at Readiness Levels (RL) 5 to 6, the proving ground validation and testbed demonstration phase. Support decisions regarding which capabilities advance in RL. 

Organize Space Weather Prediction Testbed exercises wherein researchers, model developers, forecasters, and end-users come together to test emerging concepts and new technologies for improving space weather prediction.

Work with the science community to enhance understanding of space weather and space weather products and services, as well as improve the process of Research-to-Operations (R2O) transitions. Collaborate with NASA on the Space Weather Operations-to-Research (O2R) grants program in support of space weather operations, and participate in decisions as to which capabilities advance to the proving ground validation and demonstration phase. 

Work with SWPC’s space weather forecast office and external customers to identify their needs and associated technical requirements. Promote improved use of space weather information to ensure safe, efficient, and appropriate actions by space weather customers during enhanced space weather activity.

Coordinate with the Space Weather Proving Grounds and other NOAA Testbeds. Participate in NOAA Testbed and Proving Ground coordination activities. Refine and continually improve Space Weather Prediction Testbed experiments and exercises at SWPC.

Applications are through USAJobs and the vacancy announcement can be found at www.usajobs.gov/job/741106600. The position will be open for applications from August 8 through August 22. All interested are encouraged to apply.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Michele Cash, SWPC Research Section Lead
michele.cash at noaa.gov


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JOB OPENING: 5 Postdoctoral Associate Positions at NJIT

From: Gareth Perry, Lindsay Goodwin, and Hyomin Kim (gperry at njit.edu)

The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for up to five Postdoctoral Associate positions in solar-terrestrial physics. Applicants should have experience in magnetosphere, ionosphere, and/or aeronomy applied research. Experience in field-work or instrumentation is considered an asset.

The successful candidate(s) will work with spacecraft data and data collected by ground-based instruments such as radars, magnetometers, auroral imagers, and/or GNSS receivers, to investigate the near-Earth solar-terrestrial plasma environment. The successful applicant will also be expected to perform the typical duties of a Postdoctoral Associate, including the conception, composition, and publication of original research, attending professional conferences and workshops (which includes domestic and international travel), field instrument deployment/maintenance as needed, submitting proposals, and supporting other CSTR projects.

By their start date, successful candidate(s) should have obtained a Ph.D. in space physics, plasma physics, geophysics, upper atmospheric science/meteorology, or related fields. The appointment start date is flexible but earlier dates are preferred. The position is for two years; however, an appointment extending beyond the first year is subject to an employee evaluation. Benefits are competitive and salary will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will work primarily with Profs. Lindsay Goodwin, Hyomin Kim, and/or Gareth Perry. Applicants need to submit a curriculum vitae—including a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests, and the contact information of three professional references. All applications must be submitted via https://hr.njit.edu/careers (click “Join NJIT”). Please note that five positions are posted: req5255, req5296, req5297, req5298, and req5299. Applicants need only to apply to one of those requisitions. Review of applications will commence after September 5, 2023. Questions should be directed to Prof. Gareth Perry (gperry at njit.edu). 

CSTR is an international leader in ground- and space-based solar and terrestrial physics, with interest in understanding the effects of the Sun on the geospace environment. CSTR operates the Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO) and Owens Valley Solar Array (OVSA) in California, the Jeffer Observatory at Jenny Jump State Forest in New Jersey, and also manages a large number of instruments at South Pole, McMurdo, Palmer Stations in the Antarctic, optical instrumentation across South America, and various systems across the globe. Such instrumentation and data resources enable scientific studies spanning from the Sun’s surface, into the Sun’s extended atmosphere, and onwards into the Earth’s atmosphere. For more information visit http://centers.njit.edu/cstr/.

Located in University Heights, Newark, New Jersey, NJIT is an R1 Research University (Carnegie Classification), the #1 public university in New Jersey (The New York Times College Ranking Tool), and a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). To build a diverse workforce, NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. NJIT is an EEO employer.


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Space Plasma Physics at Northumbria University, UK

From: Julia E. Stawarz (julia.stawarz at northumbria.ac.uk)

We are excited to advertise an opportunity to join a large and vibrant research environment as a postdoctoral research associate in space plasma physics at Northumbria University. The Solar and Space Physics Research Group has a wide-range of interests ranging from theory, modelling, and data analysis of solar, heliospheric, magnetospheric, planetary, and cometary systems. The advertised post will focus on the fundamental physics of plasma turbulence, using a combination of numerical simulations, theoretical sub-grid-scale modelling, and insights from spacecraft data analysis to explore how turbulent dynamics couple into the large-scale magnetohydrodynamic behaviour of the system. The work will draw upon recent cutting-edge results on the dynamics of plasma turbulence in the magnetospheric and solar wind context from missions such as NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale mission. We welcome applicants with a wide range of relevant skillsets, including, but not limited to, experience with plasma turbulence theory and modelling, numerical simulations of plasmas, and/or spacecraft data analysis of turbulence, waves, or related phenomena. We will work with the successful candidate to develop mutually-agreed science goals that both fit with the funded project and align with the candidate’s specific research interests; and encourage all researchers to bring their own unique skillset to address these scientific aims. You will be supported to explore new methods beyond your current experience and develop your expertise in new techniques in space physics research. 

This position is funded by a Royal Society University Research Fellowship and you will work with Dr Julia E Stawarz. The position is funded initially for two years, and there is potential for this post to be extended subject to further grant funding.

Deadline to apply 8 September 2023.

Further information and the link to apply can be found here:
https://work4.northumbria.ac.uk/#en/sites/CX_1001/job/1502

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr Julia Stawarz, julia.stawarz at northumbria.ac.uk. 


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Position at the Austrian Space Weather Office

From: Martin Reiss (martin.a.reiss at outlook.com)

The Austrian Space Weather Office (ASWO, Graz, Austria) is seeking applications for a two-year (with an optional one-year extension) postdoctoral research position in space weather research and modeling, starting at the earliest on 2023 September 1.

The ASWO aims to improve its existing ambient solar wind modeling infrastructure as part of the FWF project "Improving Ambient Solar Wind Modeling and Prediction". Accurately simulating the ambient solar wind is essential for studying and forecasting the evolution of interplanetary coronal mass ejections, the most severe forms of space weather. The successful candidate will study observations of the EUV and SXR corona to inform large-scale models of the corona and inner heliosphere, and assess the progress by comparing the model solutions with measurements from satellites in the inner heliosphere. Depending on the research interests of the successful applicant, we will follow a flexible approach to achieve the project objectives. The application deadline has been extended to August 18th, 2023. 

For more information on our group, please visit: https://helioforecast.space
For more information on the position, please visit: https://t.co/2e49YMhYSo 


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