[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXX, Issue 49

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXX, Issue 49
Sep.15,2023

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Table of Contents

1. 2024 NASA Heliophysics Mission Design School Applications Due October 26, 2023

2. Invitation of the Paper Submissions to "Interactive Phenomena in the Solar Wind-Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling": Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences

3. OH-VLISM Seminar Series: Pawel Swaczyna on Wednesday, September 20, 2023

4. Hybrid Cold Plasma Seminar Series, September 21, 2023

5. JOB OPENING: Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Theoretical and Computational Plasma Physics at Dartmouth College

6. JOB OPENING: Research Scientist Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)

7. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Associate, Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)

8. JOB OPENING: Designated Assistant Professor at Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University, Japan

9. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Position Opportunity at the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Nagoya University

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


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2024 NASA Heliophysics Mission Design School Applications Due October 26, 2023

From: Joyce Armijo (joyce.e.armijo at jpl.nasa.gov)

2024 NASA Heliophysics Mission Design School Applications Due October 26, 2023

Enhance Your Early Career! NASA’s Heliophysics Mission Design School (HMDS) is a 3-month-long career development experience for Doctoral candidates (requires advancement to candidacy), Post-Docs or early career researched within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D., Junior faculty within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D. and with a continuous teaching faculty role in that period, and Non-research Engineering Master-level students within six to nine months of graduation who are not planning to pursue a Ph.D. will be considered on a space-available basis. U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents (and a limited number of Foreign Nationals from non-designated countries) are eligible. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. Diversity, equity and inclusion are important to us, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where participants’ contributions and unique perspectives are valued.

Learn the process of developing a science hypothesis-driven robotic space mission in a concurrent engineering environment, while getting an in-depth, first-hand look at mission design, life cycle, costs, schedule & the trade-offs inherent in each.  A NASA Science Mission Design School, HMDS is led by Jet Propulsion Laboratory in collaboration with Goddard Space Flight Center & Applied Physics Laboratory.

2024 HMDS: Preparatory Sessions February 12 – April 19.  
Culminating Week with JPL’s Team X April 22 – April 26.

Roughly equivalent in workload to a rigorous 3-hour graduate-level course, participants spend 11-12 weeks in preparatory webinars acting as a science mission team, prior to spending the final culminating week being mentored by JPL’s Advance Project Design Team, or “Team-X” to refine their science mission concept design, then present it to a mock expert review board.  

An informational webinar and Q&A about HMDS will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 12:30 pm PDT. We’ll describe the HMDS program, discuss tips, and learn best practices for submitting an application to this competitively-selected experience. Registration is required.

A recording will be made available for those who were unable to attend live.

To learn more & apply, visit http://go.nasa.gov/missiondesignschools


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Invitation of the Paper Submissions to "Interactive Phenomena in the Solar Wind-Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling": Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences

From: Motoharu Nowada, Rumi Nakamura, Wei-Jie Sun, and Tomoki Kimura (moto.nowada at sdu.edu.cn)

We sincerely invite you to submit the papers to the Research Topic entitled "Interactive Phenomena in the Solar Wind-Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling", which are published from Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences.

In this research topic, we will collect the papers on how the plasma and its energy is transported from the solar wind and from and into the ionosphere under various solar wind and ionospheric conditions, based on state-of-the-art observational and simulation results. 

Types of manuscripts (papers) anticipated for this Research Topic are
● Original research papers
● Brief research reports
● Perspective papers
● Reviews and mini Reviews
● Technology and code papers
● Hypothesis and Theory papers.

For more detailed information on submission to our Research Topic and the detailed manner to submit the manuscripts, please visit our website;

https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/56647/interactive-phenomena-in-the-solar-wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere-coupling

We are looking forward to your submission.


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OH-VLISM Seminar Series: Pawel Swaczyna on Wednesday, September 20, 2023

From: Marc Kornbleuth, Justyna Sokol, Elena Provornikova, Lennart Baalman (kmarc at bu.edu)

The OH-VLISM Online seminar series has returned following a summer break!

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11 am EST, we will be having Dr. Pawel Swaczyna giving a talk on "Uncovering Interstellar Neighborhood of the Sun with Neutral Helium Observed by IBEX-Lo."

The zoom link can be found here: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/95914210717?pwd=NnJ6Y3JIbkdoL2RDZFBBZlpiWExSQT09
(Note: the password is "2023" if prompted)


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Hybrid Cold Plasma Seminar Series, September 21, 2023

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

Please note the change in date to THURSDAY, Sept. 21st.

Dear colleagues,

Please join us for the Hybrid Cold-Plasma Seminar series taking place on THURSDAY September 21st, 2023. The seminar will be held at the Coyote Conference Room located at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, USA. 
If attending the seminar in person is not feasible, virtual attendance is also available. The Webex link will be made available prior each seminar on our website at:
https://www.lanl.gov/org/ddste/aldsc/theoretical/applied-mathematics-plasma-physics/cold-plasma-seminars.php

You can also join the distribution mailing list by contacting Gian Luca Delzanno (delzanno at lanl.gov).

The speaker is Allison Jaynes from the University of Iowa:

Speaker: Allison Jaynes, University of Iowa:
Title: The role of cold plasma in diffuse-like auroral precipitation and M-I coupling
Date: September 21st, 2023
Time: 12 PM - 1 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 4-5 PM Universal Time Coordinated, 6-7 PM Central European Time.


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JOB OPENING: Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Theoretical and Computational Plasma Physics at Dartmouth College

From: Yi-Hsin Liu (Yi-Hsin.Liu at Dartmouth.edu)

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2024. Area of specialization: theoretical and computational plasma physics, including space plasma physics, fusion plasma physics, and/or plasma astrophysics. Expectations for this position include a vigorous research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The Department of Physics and Astronomy has more than 20 faculty members and approximately 50 Ph.D. students, with research interests in astronomy, cosmology, space and plasma physics, and quantum and condensed matter physics.

Dartmouth College provides opportunities for collaboration with colleagues in a wide range of academic departments, including Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics, as well as the Thayer School of Engineering. New faculty members are eligible for grants for research-related expenses, a quarter of sabbatical leave for each three academic years in residence, and flexible scheduling of teaching responsibilities.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy and Dartmouth are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. Dartmouth recently launched a new initiative, Toward Equity, that embraces shared definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as a foundation for our success in institutional transformation. Applicants should provide a statement addressing how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, or a closely related field is required, along with at least one year of postdoctoral experience and a strong record of published research. Effective classroom teaching at the college level is essential for this position.

Application:
The complete position description, with additional instructions for applicants, can be found on Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/131776. Application requirements include: cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and a statement of how the applicant’s teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to Prof. Yi-Hsin Liu (Yi-Hsin.Liu at Dartmouth.edu). Reference letters are not required at this stage; the search committee will request reference letters and other materials through Interfolio after the initial review of applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other category protected by applicable law, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, or other school administered programs. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. 


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JOB OPENING: Research Scientist Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)

From: Heidi Johnson (Scientist-AGS at mit.edu)

MIT Haystack has a Research Scientist position available now in our Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences group at the Observatory, and we encourage applications.  

Job Number: 23195.

Please click on the link below to visit the MIT Careers page.  

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=28402&localeCode=en-us

IMPORTANT NOTE: We accept applications only through the MIT Careers site link, which has full information on qualifications and how to apply:

RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Haystack Observatory-Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), to continue and advance the groundbreaking scientific investigations of the AGS group into dynamic magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere coupling and lower atmosphere-ionosphere coupling processes under the influence of space and terrestrial weather.  Will conduct scientific studies of the geospace environment using existing ground-based and space-borne datasets offered by Haystack, along with other available observational and/or modeling resources.  Research emphasis will focus on stormtime magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere coupling at subauroral latitudes, including topside ionospheric variations and their connection to plasmaspheric dynamics, ionosphere-thermosphere responses to solar and terrestrial forcing during different geomagnetic storm phases, ionospheric electrodynamics, and/or ionospheric irregularity mechanisms and observations.  This role also includes reporting on results through peer-reviewed publications, participation in scientific conferences, direct interactions/collaborations with community colleagues, and helping develop proposals to federal and non-federal sponsors.  


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Associate, Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)

From: Heidi Johnson (Postdoc-AGS at mit.edu)

MIT Haystack has a Postdoctoral Associate position available now in our Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences group at the Observatory, and we encourage applications.  

Job Number: 23165.

Please click on the link below to visit the MIT Careers page.  

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/Client_MIT/int1069591092/en-us/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=28328&localeCode=en-us

IMPORTANT NOTE: We accept applications only through the MIT Careers site link, which has full information on qualifications and how to apply:

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Haystack Observatory-Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), to join a group conducting fundamental and collaborative scientific research into the complex, highly intercoupled near-Earth space environment within the atmosphere-ionosphere-magnetosphere system.  Research uses a wide variety of global observational data sets provided by incoherent and coherent scatter radars, GNSS, ionosondes, optical atmospheric remote sensing, and satellite instruments.  The AGS group operates the Millstone Hill Geospace Facility, comprising the Millstone Hill incoherent scatter radar, global GNSS total electron content measurements, and Madrigal distributed database system.  Will continue and advance the group’s groundbreaking scientific investigations into dynamic magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere (M-I-T) and lower atmosphere-ionosphere coupling processes under the influence of space and terrestrial weather; use existing ground-based and space-borne datasets and other available observational and/or modeling resource; report on scientific and application results through peer-reviewed publications, participation in scientific conferences, and direct interactions/collaborations with community colleagues; and help develop Haystack science and technical proposals.  Emphasis will be on stormtime M-I-T coupling at subauroral latitudes, including topside ionospheric variations and their connection to plasmaspheric dynamics, ionosphere-thermosphere responses to solar and terrestrial forcing during different geomagnetic storm phases, and ionospheric electrodynamics and irregularities.  


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JOB OPENING: Designated Assistant Professor at Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University, Japan

From: Lynn Kistler (Lynn.Kistler at unh.edu)

The Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE) at Nagoya University seeks a designated assistant professor for cross-disciplinary research into the dynamics of the inner magnetosphere using data from the Arase (ERG), Van Allen Probes and other related missions. The successful candidate may have a background in magnetospheric physics, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, or space weather, and experience in data analysis of space-based data. A good command of English, or of Japanese plus fair English, is required. The designated assistant professor will be under the guidance of Prof. Yoshizumi Miyoshi (ISEE) and Prof. Lynn Kistler (University of New Hampshire, also a Designated Professor at ISEE). The project centers on understanding the interplay and cross-coupling between the different particle populations in the inner magnetosphere.

Detailed information is available at
https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/koubo2023-6en.pdf

The application deadline is  November 30, 2024.


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JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Research Position Opportunity at the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Nagoya University

From: Yoshizumi Miyoshi (miyoshi at isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp)

The Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Nagoya University in Japan is recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher to proactively engage in research in collaboration with the ISEE faculty. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (Japan time).

Detailed information is available at
https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/koubo2023-5en.pdf


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