[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXX, Issue 36

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXX, Issue 36
Jul.11,2023

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Table of Contents

1. Jul 13 NASA LWS Town Hall on New Focused Science Topics

2. MEETING: International Symposium On Auroral Physics (ISAP), 2nd-6th, Oct., 2033, The China-Iceland Arctic Observatory (CIAO), Iceland

3. MEETING: 2023 Heliophysics Technology Symposium - 18 & 19 October

4. BOOK: Open-access E-book Solar Wind - Magnetosphere Interaction

5. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholar or Research Scientist Position at Boston University

6. JOB OPENING: EISCAT_3D Post-Doctoral Research Position Available at the University of Leicester

7. JOB OPENING: PhD and Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Delaware

8. PhD Student in Space Physics for Studies of Space Weather

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


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Jul 13 NASA LWS Town Hall on New Focused Science Topics

From: Anthea Coster, Sabrina Savage (ajc at haystack.mit.edu)

There will be a NASA Town Hall on July 13, 2023, from 3-5 pm Eastern Time to gather community input for new Living with a Star (LWS) Focused Science Topics.

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Questions may be directed to John McCormack at john.p.mccormack at nasa.gov


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MEETING: International Symposium On Auroral Physics (ISAP), 2nd-6th, Oct., 2033, The China-Iceland Arctic Observatory (CIAO), Iceland

From: Ze-Jun Hu (huzejun at pric.org.cn)

We sincerely invite the researchers of auroral physics to attend the International Symposium on Auroral Physics (ISAP) from 2nd October to 6th October 2023, held at the China-Iceland Arctic Scientific Observatory (CIAO) (www.ciao.is) in Iceland. The conference is organized and hosted by the CIAO, the Science Institute, University of Iceland, the Arctic Portal, and the Aurora Observatory ses. and guided by the Polar Research Institute of China and the Icelandic Centre for Research.

The theme of this conference mainly involves exchanging the latest research results on auroras on Earth and planets. For detailed information on the symposium, registration, booking of accommodation and logistical details, please visit the conference webpage https://www.ciao.is/.

Conference Theme:
The auroras are very amazing universal phenomena, widely existing at solar system planets and particularly those with global magnetic fields and atmospheres, e.g. Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus. It is believed to be powered by the interaction of the solar wind with the planetary system and produced through the collision of precipitating charged particles and upper atmosphere.

There are still, however, crucial gaps in our knowledge about the physical mechanisms and dynamic processes of the various types of auroras, for instance, the acceleration mechanisms of precipitating electrons for discrete auroras, the mechanisms responsible for pitch angle scattering of electrons and protons responsible for diffuse aurora, the physical processes related with the spatiotemporal structuring of discrete and diffuse aurora, and so on. The developments of aurora observations have promoted the explanations of these auroral phenomenology, but they often fall short in key aspects and lack of a unified theoretical framework. 

Scientific Committee:
Prof. Qiugang Zong (Peking University, China) (Chairman of the Scientific Committee, ISAP)  
Prof. Huigen Yang (Polar Research Institute of China)	
Prof. Gunnlaugur Björnsson (Science Institute, University of Iceland)
Prof. Zhonghua Yao (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
Prof. Zejun Hu (Station Leader, China-Iceland Arctic Observatory, PRIC)


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MEETING: 2023 Heliophysics Technology Symposium - 18 & 19 October

From: Steven Christe (steven.christe at nasa.gov)

The NASA Heliophysics Strategic Technology Office (HESTO) would like to invite all those interested to attend the 2023 Heliophysics Technology Symposium where you’ll hear from NASA's Helio technology PIs presenting on their latest work developing new sensors and techniques.

The Symposium will take place on 18 & 19 October, 12:00-5:00pm ET.  The event will be fully virtual and is open for anyone to attend.  More information and registration can be found in the link below. Registration is required for attendance and is free.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-annual-heliophysics-technology-symposium-tickets-652901715607

If you’d like to learn more about the Heliophysics Strategic Technology Office see https://science.nasa.gov/heliophysics/programs/technology

Steven Christe, PhD.
NASA Heliophysics Strategic Technology Office (HESTO) Lead Scientist
(he, him, his)


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BOOK: Open-access E-book Solar Wind - Magnetosphere Interaction

From: Simon Wing, Olga Khabarova, Lauri Holappa, Joe Borovsky (jborovsky at spacescience.org)

An open-access e-book on "Solar Wind - Magnetosphere Interaction" is available to view or download at https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/30810/ (select "Download PDF" or "Download EPU"). The ebook contians 18 research papers on diverse aspects of the topic of the solar wind's interaction with the Earth's magnetosphere.


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholar or Research Scientist Position at Boston University

From: Toshi Nishimura (toshi16 at bu.edu)

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scholar or research scientist position at the Center for Space Physics at Boston University. The successful applicant will work on Earth’s magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere (M-I-T) coupling research through data analysis using spacecraft and ground-based observations. The main research topics are electrodynamics in the M-I-T coupling system in the mid-latitude, auroral and polar cap ionosphere, and in the corresponding magnetospheric regions (such as aurora, plasma flow, density and irregularities, and ion-neutral coupling).  

The candidate should have a strong background in data analysis oriented research in the magnetosphere, ionosphere or thermosphere (not limited to the topics above), as well as a good presentation and publication record. A PhD degree in Space Physics or related field by the start date is required.

The position will open this fall, but the appointment start date can be negotiated. The appointment will be made on a yearly basis and is expected to continue for 3 years or longer, subject to annual performance reviews and continued funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience according to the university salary scales. Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage are included in the compensation package.  

To apply, please submit the following items via email to Toshi Nishimura (toshi16 at bu.edu): (1) your CV, (2) a research statement including your interest in research topics above, (3) desired start date, and (4) any conditions or accommodations you request. Reference letters are not necessary at the time of application but will be requested before completing the hire. Questions can be sent to the same email address. 

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. Boston University prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.


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JOB OPENING: EISCAT_3D Post-Doctoral Research Position Available at the University of Leicester

From: Steve Milan (ets at le.ac.uk)

Please follow the link below for an advert for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position working with EISCAT_3D and other instruments in the Planetary Science group at the University of Leicester:

https://jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/8131/research-associate.html

In this role you would work within the Planetary Science Group studying the solar-terrestrial interaction, specifically magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling with the new EISCAT_3D incoherent scatter radar system and a wide range of supporting instrumentation.  The role is funded by the FINESSE (Fine-scale Structure, Scintillation, and Electrodynamics) NERC Highlight Topics grant.  EISCAT_3D is a state-of-the-art tristatic phased-array radar system capable of volumetric imaging of the ionosphere over northern Scandinavia, including measurements of plasma density, plasma temperature, and 3D ionospheric flow vectors.  Supporting instrumentation includes the coherent scatter radars of the SuperDARN network, ground magnetometers, auroral imagers, neutral wind Doppler imagers, and overpassing spacecraft.  The research aims to increase understanding of the electrodynamics of the coupling between the magnetosphere and the auroral and sub-auroral ionosphere, including Joule heating, electric current systems, and auroral precipitation.

The application deadline is 16 July.  Please contact me (steve.milan at le.ac.uk) if you would like further information.


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JOB OPENING: PhD and Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Delaware

From: Yan Yang (yanyang at udel.edu)

Yan Yang’s research group in Department of Physics and Astronomy (DPA) at University of Delaware (UDel) invites applications for PhD and Postdoc positions. The successful candidates will be able to conduct wide ranging research projects, including turbulence theory, plasma theory, numerical simulations, spacecraft observations in areas of heliospheric physics, magnetospheric physics, fundamental plasma processes, and space weather. 

PhD Positions: The applicants will be able to choose interlinking and flexible projects. Expectations for candidates: (1) interest in at least one subject of the group. (2) team players who aspire to continue their skill development as well as to support the research group.

Postdoc Positions: A Postdoctoral position is available. The research aims to develop and apply turbulence theory to space weather or observed space phenomena, using MHD and kinetic simulations and spacecraft observations, so applicants with expertise in any of these areas are particularly sought. This is a one-year appointment, which may be renewed up to two times for a total of three years, based on the availability of funding and the satisfactory performance of responsibilities. Requirements: (1) PhD in physics or similar scientific or engineering field with an emphasis on turbulence theory, space plasma physics, heliophysics, or a related field. (2)Interest in collaborative and synergistic efforts within the group and with international partners. 

For further inquiries contact: Dr. Yan Yang at yanyang at udel.edu


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PhD Student in Space Physics for Studies of Space Weather

From: Andrew P. Dimmock and Yuri Khotyaintsev (annelie at irf.se)

The Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a space-weather research project to investigate geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) in the Swedish power grid. The project is part of an ongoing collaboration between IRF, the Swedish Research Defence Agency, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, and Svenska Kraftnät to improve awareness and resilience to space weather effects in Sweden.

GICs are unwanted currents that flow in ground-based infrastructure caused by varying condi-tions in space, often due to plasma eruptions from the Sun. They can cause physical damage and lead to disruptions such as blackouts, and thus, it is of high societal importance to mitigate this hazard. One of the outstanding questions is identifying the transmission lines at risk to GICs in Sweden.

The PhD project will focus on evaluating and understanding the causes of GICs in Sweden using state-of-the-art ground- and space-based experimental data, advanced plasma simulations, as well as 3D ground conductivity modelling.

The position is available at the Uppsala office at IRF, located at the Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala, Sweden, starting at the latest in the second half of 2023 for a total duration of four years. The position is funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research. The PhD stu-dent will belong to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University and must fulfil the university requirements. Information on research education is available at http://www.physics.uu.se and http://www.teknat.uu.se. 

Applications should be sent, preferably by email, to: registrator at irf.se
Or by post to:
Swedish Institute of Space Physics,
Registrar,
Box 812,
SE-981 28 Kiruna, Sweden

The closing date for applications is 21 August 2023. 

Please quote reference number: 2.2.1-268/23

More information: 
https://www.irf.se/en/news/2023/07/03/phd-student-in-space-physics-for-studies-of-space-weather-dnr-2-2-1-268-23/

Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) is a governmental research institute that conducts post-graduate education and research in space physics, atmospheric physics and space technology. Many of IRF's projects are run as large international projects in collaboration with other research institutes and space agencies. IRF has about one hundred employees and offices in Kiruna (headquarters), Umeå, Uppsala and Lund. For more information about IRF: www.irf.se


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