[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXXI, Issue 20

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXXI, Issue 20
Mar.24,2024

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Table of Contents

1. SCOSTEP’s Next Scientific Program Committee 

2. EISCAT Peer-Review Programme: Open Call for Applications

3. NSF DASI Virtual Office Hour: March 27, 1 pm EDT

4. PLASMAScience Summer School - Porquerolles, France; 23-29 June 2024

5. JOB OPENING: Research Scientist Job Openings at Los Alamos National Laboratory

6. JOB OPENING: Data Analyst - Space Plasma Group (U. Colorado / LASP)

7. JOB OPENING: Lectureship (Assistant Professor) in Experimental Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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


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SCOSTEP’s Next Scientific Program Committee 

From: Kazuo Shiokawa (President of SCOSTEP) and Bernd Funke (Vice President of SCOSTEP) (shiokawa at nagoya-u.jp)

The Scientific Committee on Solar Terrestrial Physics (SCOSTEP) is an Affiliated Body of the International Science Council (ISC). SCOSTEP runs long-term (4-5 years) international interdisciplinary scientific programs of solar-terrestrial physics relevant to ISC scientific bodies. Recent examples of SCOSTEP scientific programs are CAWSES-I and -II (2004-2013), VarSITI (2014-2018), and PRESTO (2020-2024). In order to define the next scientific program (NSP) after PRESTO, SCOSTEP has formed the NSP committee on February 2024. The NSP committee members are: 

Carine Briand, Paris Observatory, LESIA, France
John Bosco Habarulema, SANSA, South Africa
Natalie Krivova, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Germany
Kanya Kusano, ISEE, Nagoya University, Japan
Monica Laurenza (chair), INAF, Italy
Hanli Liu, NCAR, USA
Maria Graciela Molina, FACET – UNT, Argentina
Hilde Nesse, University of Bergen, Norway
Jana Šafránková, Charles University, Czech Republic
Jie Zhang, George Mason University, USA
Qiugang Zong, Macau University of Science and Technology & Peking University, China

The committee will have two face-to-face meetings in June and October 2024 to discuss the next scientific program. We urgently need input from the solar terrestrial physics community to help shape the next scientific program.  Please send your ideas and/or concise white papers via the following Google Form, or any other way that may be convenient to you. Please share information of new/current space missions, observing facilities, and modeling efforts planned for 2025-2030, which should be addressed in the next program. All ideas received by the end of May 2024 will receive full consideration by the committee. 

Link to the Google Form: 
for text input: https://forms.gle/C9ivpCUZBXP8ZHNx7
for uploading white papers (Google login needed): https://forms.gle/DAQyszEXjs4Vz6XJ9


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EISCAT Peer-Review Programme: Open Call for Applications

From: Maria Mihalikova (maria.mihalikova at eiscat.se)

The EISCAT Scientific Association invites applications for observing time on the EISCAT facilities in 2024, by individual scientists, research groups, and consortia throughout the world on equal, competitive basis. This means that anyone can apply, independent of whether or not the applicant is from an EISCAT associate country.

The present call is the second one for 2024. In total, 200 hours of experiment time are open for international, peer-reviewed competition, and are available for the use of any of the current EISCAT facilities. Roughly half of this time is allocated in each call.

Please refer for more information and instructions how to apply to:
https://eiscat.se/scientist/schedule/eiscat-peer-reviewed-program/

The deadline for applications is 1 May 2024 at 24:00 UTC. 


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NSF DASI Virtual Office Hour: March 27, 1 pm EDT

From: Roman Makarevich, Program Director, Geospace Facilities AGS/GEO (rmakarev at nsf.gov)

Dear Colleagues,

NSF’s Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences announces that a virtual office hour (VOH) will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 1 – 2pm EDT  focusing on the upcoming solicitation Distributed Array of Small Instruments (DASI)  (NSF 24-538). We strongly encourage early career scientists or first time PIs to attend this VOH.

Registration is required and here is the registration link: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcO2sqjkjGMvwXboet3wX-NOqHCiQk5I

Once you register, a confirmation email with a zoom meeting link will be sent to you.

Looking forward to seeing you all.


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PLASMAScience Summer School - Porquerolles, France; 23-29 June 2024

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

We are excited to welcome applications to the first edition of the EUR (Ecole Universitaire de Recherches) PLASMAScience summer school dedicated to astrophysical plasmas that will be held in Porquerolles, France, on June 23-29, 2024.

The School is a one-week, charge-free, training program for highly-motivated PhD students, post-docs and early career scientists interested in space and astrophysical plasmas.

The school will bring together world leading scientists to lecture on a broad spectrum of topics and methodologies (theory, numerical simulations, laboratory experiments, observations and modern techniques of data analysis, e.g. AI/ML). The topics include heliospheric plasmas (Sun, solar wind, planetary magnetosphere), the interstellar medium (ISM), Cosmic rays, disks around compact objects/black holes, Inter-Cluster medium (ICM), etc.

More information and registration can be found here: https://plasmascience.fr/

Deadline for application: April, 30th, 2024 (the number of participants is limited).

Julia Stawarz (on behalf of the SOC)


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JOB OPENING: Research Scientist Job Openings at Los Alamos National Laboratory

From: Erin Lay (elay at lanl.gov)

Dear Colleagues, 

Los Alamos National Laboratory is searching for candidates for two positions in our Electromagnetic Sciences and Cognitive Space Applications Group (ISR-2), related to remote sensing, ionospheric physics, cold plasma physics, and lightning science. Please see details below. Contact Erin Lay (elay at lanl.gov) with any questions.

Radio Frequency Wave Propagation Plasma Scientist (Scientist 2/3) 
www.lanl.jobs
Req. Number: IRC129560
https://lanl.jobs/search/jobdetails/radio-frequency-remote-sensing-scientist-scientist-23/435457c2-6495-4c25-a70e-e8a7a39ffb70
Quick Summary: 
The Electromagnetic Sciences and Cognitive Space Applications Group within ISR (ISR-2) is seeking qualified and creative scientists and engineers with a fundamental knowledge of plasma physics, specifically electromagnetic (EM) wave propagation in cold, low-density magnetized plasmas. This includes the need for a theoretical understanding of electromagnetics and radio wave propagation (both trans-ionospheric and ground-wave propagation). The chosen scientist will participate in the execution of our portfolio of programs which can broadly be described as radio-frequency (RF) remote sensing. 
U.S. citizenship required.
Find complete details at the link above, or lanl.jobs (search for IRC129560).

Radio Frequency Remote Sensing Scientist (Scientist 2/3)
www.lanl.jobs    
Req. Number: IRC129513
https://lanl.jobs/search/jobdetails/radio-frequency-remote-sensing-scientist-scientist-23/435457c2-6495-4c25-a70e-e8a7a39ffb70
Quick Summary: 
The Electromagnetic Sciences and Cognitive Space Applications Group within ISR (ISR-2) is seeking qualified and creative scientists and engineers to participate in the execution of our portfolio of programs which can broadly be described as radio-frequency (RF) remote sensing. Detailed research areas include scientific studies in lightning science, ionospheric physics and radio astronomy; ground-based and satellite-based nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) monitoring; ground-based detection and analysis of anthropogenic RF emissions; the development, deployment, and operation of RF remote sensing instrumentation; and the development of signal processing and analysis techniques for RF data.
U.S. citizenship required.
Find complete details at the link above, or lanl.jobs (search for IRC129513).


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JOB OPENING: Data Analyst - Space Plasma Group (U. Colorado / LASP)

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

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=55482

The Space Plasma Group at the University of Colorado’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is seeking to fill a Data Analyst position in space plasma physics. We will consider candidates for this position who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree as their highest degree. Bachelor’s or master’s degree holders must demonstrate substantial experience with space plasma data analysis. 

Research duties include data analysis or simulation/modeling investigations using data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission (PSP) and/or the Magnetospheric Multiscale mission (MMS), to address fundamental questions about wave-particle interactions and other space plasma phenomena. 

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV.  Cover letter briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and research interests.  During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain posted until filled.

The CU/LASP Space Plasma Group conducts a diverse research program encompassing instrumentation, data analysis, simulation, and theoretical studies of space plasma physics in a variety of environments, including planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres as well as the solar wind. 

LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

For more information, please contact: David.Malaspina at colorado.edu


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JOB OPENING: Lectureship (Assistant Professor) in Experimental Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

From: John Plane (j.m.c.plane at leeds.ac.uk)

The School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, is currently seeking to recruit a Lecturer (equivalent to an Assistant Professor) in Atmospheric Chemistry who will establish an independent, experimental research programme. We are keen to attract applicants with a clear vision to further our understanding of the fundamentals of chemical processes within Earth’s atmosphere, which control, for example, climate change, air quality and the impact of renewable fuels. This may involve basic research and applications of the kinetics, dynamics, and spectroscopy of species within reactive media in the gas and condensed phases or at interfaces, within a laboratory, chamber and/or field environment.

This appointment is one of four that we are currently making within the School of Chemistry at Leeds that each focus on pressing issues facing global society.

The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art world-leading experimental and analytical facilities, both in our laboratories (e.g. kinetics and HIRAC chamber studies) and on national and international field observational platforms (e.g. AMOF and FAAM) to understand the fundamentals of chemical processing taking place from the Earth’s surface to the edge of space, encompassing laboratory, chamber, and field instrumentation. Our research is performed within a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that encourages creativity and exploration, for example encompassing the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures.

The successful candidate will be supported through a dedicated start-up fund, access to state-of-the-art facilities and engaged mentorship. They will additionally contribute to the education of the next generation of chemists and interdisciplinary scientists. Details of the Lectureship (Assistant Professor) in Atmospheric Chemistry can be found here:

https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=EPSCH1098

and details of our wider investment in new academic staff may be found here:
https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=EPSCH1104

Potential applicants may explore the post further by contacting either Professor Dwayne Heard (d.e.heard at leeds.ac.uk) or Professor Colin Fishwick (Head of School of Chemistry; c.w.g.fishwick at leeds.ac.uk).

The closing date is Tuesday 9th April 2024.


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