[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXX, Issue 46

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXX, Issue 46
Aug.27,2023

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Table of Contents

1. ROSES-2023 Suborbital Research Webinar

2. SHIELD Webinar:  Sarah Gibson: “Galloping to the Sun”

3. SESSION: URSI/NSRM Meeting Session "Heliospheric Observations of Waves in Plasmas" -- Boulder CO, January 2024

4. JOB OPENING: Five (5) Postdoctoral Associate Positions at NJIT -- Final Call

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


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ROSES-2023 Suborbital Research Webinar

From: Dan Moses (dan.moses at nasa.gov)

On September 6, 2023 at 12pm ET, NASA will hold an informational webinar that will focus on the suborbital research aspects of the ROSES-2023 D.3. Astrophysics Research and Analysis (APRA) (https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId=%7BDA4152EC-9542-812F-1247-D76DC0F8F03A%7D&path=&method=init#_blank) and B.9 Heliophysics Low Cost Access to Space (H-LCAS) (https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId=%7BCBAAE9AA-8E58-1FCD-CACE-3120FBA5FB0F%7D&path=&method=init#_blank) program elements. Specifically, this webinar will provide prospective applicants with information regarding the APRA and H-LCAS calls, the application process, and the various suborbital research platforms (rocket-powered or balloon launch vehicles) available.

For ROSES-2023, the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and the Flight Opportunities (https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/flightopportunities/index.html#_blank) program are augmenting and complementing NASA’s traditional suborbital research capabilities available from the Balloon Program Office and Sounding Rocket Program Office with the addition of a suite of NASA-contracted commercial suborbital research capabilities. This expanded portfolio of rocket-powered vehicles and high-altitude balloons offers H-LCAS and APRA researchers additional suborbital platform options, expanded capabilities, and higher flight cadence to further enable innovative suborbital investigations and technology testing. Detailed information regarding the various platforms and their corresponding capabilities can also be found on the SMD Suborbital Research webpage (https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/suborbital#_blank). Suborbital investigations submitted to APRA or H-LCAS must include a brief Payload Reference Document (PRD) at the time of proposal submission that provides basic information about the envisioned suborbital payload, including flight test objectives and payload size. The PRD form will be provided with the solicitation materials on the NSPIRES webpages for APRA and H-LCAS. For those that cannot attend, the webinar will be recorded and posted online in the SMD Suborbital Research webpage.

Webex Info:
Date and time: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:00 AM | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Join link:
https://nasaevents.webex.com/nasaevents/j.php?MTID=mdde5fb50de0b28ea5d720ce5836339c9

Webinar number:
2760 122 2016

Webinar password: 
uFbkv88HYg3 (83258884 from phones and video systems)

Join by phone
+1-415-527-5035 United States Toll
+1-312-500-3163 United States Toll (Chicago)

Access code: 276 012 22016


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SHIELD Webinar:  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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SESSION: URSI/NSRM Meeting Session "Heliospheric Observations of Waves in Plasmas" -- Boulder CO, January 2024

From: David Malaspina (David.Malaspina at colorado.edu)

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to draw your attention to the URSI National Radio Science Meeting (NSRM) held in Boulder CO over January 9-13, 2024. In particular we invite you to contribute to the Commission H session "Heliospheric observations of waves in plasmas". 

This session aims to explore the generation, propagation, and impact of plasma waves at locations throughout the heliosphere (e.g. in the solar wind, in Earth's magnetosphere, in planetary magnetospheres such as Mars, Venus, and Jupiter), making use of observations, theory, and/or simulations.  Plasma waves in the inner heliosphere (e.g. Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter) are of particular interest given the wealth of new observations in this region.

The submission portal is now open, with an abstract deadline of September 13th, 2023. Please see the meeting website for abstract submission instructions: https://www.nrsmboulder.org

Hope to see you in Boulder, 
Hassan Akbari, David Malaspina (session conveners) 

hassanali.akbari at nasa.gov
David.Malaspina at colorado.edu

There are additional sessions organized by URSI commission H which might also be of interest:

"Physics of the radiation belts: coupling of different plasma populations by means of plasma waves” Maria Usanova, Oleksiy Agapitov, and Lunjin Chen
“Active experiments in laboratory and space plasmas,” Bill Amatucci and Erik Tejero
“Meteors, orbital debris and dusty plasmas” (Joint G and H Session), Alex Fletcher and Sigrid Elschot
“Remote Sensing Using GNSS-R and SoOp Systems” (Joint F, G, and H Session), Clara Chew and Yang Wang
“Machine learning techniques for near Earth space science” (Joint H and G Session), Vijay Harid and Xiangning Chu
“Ionospheric modification,” Mark Golkowski and Eliana Nossa


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JOB OPENING: Five (5) Postdoctoral Associate Positions at NJIT -- Final Call

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

This is the final call for applications for the positions described below. A review of the submitted applications will begin on September 5, 2023.

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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