[HeliosphereNews] Heliosphere News – February 28, 2023

[Eric J. Zirnstein]

Heliosphere News – February 28, 2023
 
http://heliospherenews.unh.edu

A newsletter devoted to Heliospheric Science.

Editor: Nathan Schwadron (nschwadron at unh.edu)
Co-Editor: Mihir Desai (mdesai at swri.edu)
Co-Editor: Eric Zirnstein (ejz at princeton.edu)
Co-Editor: Matina Gkioulidou (matina.gkioulidou at jhuapl.edu)
Co-Editor: Jamie Rankin (jsrankin at princeton.edu)
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1. JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Postdoctoral and Research Scientist positions in Heliophysics Research and Space Plasma Instrumentation at Los Alamos National Laboratory
 
2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Tenure-track assistant professor position at the Department of Space Science of the University of Alabama in Huntsville
 
3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Heliospheric Physics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville
 
4. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Princeton University Visiting Fellows in Space Physics Program
 
5. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Space Research at Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas
 
6. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Associate and/or Senior Research Positions in Space Physics at Princeton University
 
7. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in the Heliophysics Research Group, University of New Hampshire, Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space (EOS), Space Science Center
 
8. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Associate - Space Sciences Laboratory - UC Berkeley
 
9. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Researcher in the Solar-Heliospheric Physics Research Group at the University of California Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory (UCB/SSL)
 
10. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Position, Caltech Space Radiation Laboratory
 
11. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoc Position at the University of Wisconsin River Falls
 
12. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Inner Heliospheric Physics at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, USA
 
13. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral position in heliophysics (Space Plasma) at FIT
  
14. SUMMER SCHOOL: NASA SHIELD DSC Summer School in Plasma Processes at the Edge of the Solar System
 
15. ANNOUNCEMENT: Heliophysics Virtual Town Hall: March 6, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET

16. ANNOUNCEMENT: Outer Heliosphere/LISM Online Seminar, Wednesday, March 1st 11AM EST

17. ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIELD Webinar, Friday, March 17th at 2pm ET

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1. JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Postdoctoral and Research Scientist positions in Heliophysics Research and Space Plasma Instrumentation at Los Alamos National Laboratory
 
Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks candidates for postdoctoral and early- to mid-career research scientist positions in space plasma instrumentation for heliospheric and/or magnetospheric missions with the Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1). The candidates chosen for these positions will be expected to support the development and calibration of current and next generation space plasma and energetic neutral atom (ENA) instrumentation.  It is also expected that candidates carry out original research addressing the structure and evolution of the heliosphere and/or dynamics of the magnetosphere, through analysis of data from ongoing NASA and/or national security missions. Additional opportunities exist to conduct laboratory-based research to investigate plasma measurement techniques. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to interact with Laboratory staff engaged in a broad range of observational, computational, and theoretical research in heliophysics. Our scientists lead or have led experiments on many NASA missions such as IBEX, Van Allen Probes, ACE, Ulysses, TWINS, Mars Odyssey, Cassini, and IMAGE. ISR-1 is currently leading the development of two instruments, IMAP-Hi and SWE, for the upcoming NASA IMAP mission to understand the Sun’s interaction with the interstellar medium.
 
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Space Physics, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, or appropriate similar fields. Interested postdoctoral candidates should send their applications electronically (https://lanl.jobs, posting IRC117467) including a CV, a publication list, and statement of research interests. Interested research scientist candidates should directly contact dreisenfeld at lanl.gov for further information.

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2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Tenure-track assistant professor position at the Department of Space Science of the University of Alabama in Huntsville
 
The Department of Space Science of the University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking an outstanding scientist and teacher to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of heliophysics. Areas of particular interest include solar and interplanetary physics, especially research that supports the new Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, IMAP, and HelioSwarm missions in which the Department is engaged, particularly in the areas of coronal and solar wind physics. The ideal candidate will complement existing strengths within the Department while expanding significantly research capabilities and competencies. We are seeking someone who uses theory, and/or modeling, and observations to address these areas of interest. The successful candidate will teach in accordance with a typical teaching load in the Department, develop at least two new advanced graduate level courses reflecting their research expertise, and will support and mentor graduate students pursuing MSc and PhD degrees and undergraduate students in summer programs. The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent degree in a field appropriate to the job description above and will have and pursue independent research funding.

Applicants must submit a complete CV, a list of publications, a list of awarded research grants, a research statement, a teaching statement, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email to pittsa at uah.edu with the header Faculty Space Physics Search Committee 2023. Applications will remain open until position is filled. More detailed information can be found at https://www.uah.edu/hr/careers/faculty-careers#COS

Inquiries about the position can be directed to Prof. Gary Zank and Ms Antonia Pitts, respectively. 

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of minorities/females/veterans/disabled.

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3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Heliospheric Physics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville
 
This opportunity is for a NASA Funded Postdoctoral Position in Heliospheric Physics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville as part of the SHIELD DRIVE Center.
 
The NASA funded SHIELD DRIVE Science Center (https://sites.bu.edu/shield-drive/) is a five-year multi-institution effort to define, quantify, and implement all relevant physical processes needed to develop and validate a "digital twin" of the heliosphere. SHIELD is a multi institution collaboration with researchers at BU, UAH, SWRI, Univ. of Michigan, JHU/APL, Univ. of Maryland, Univ. of Arizona, as well as international partners. The SHIELD institutions regularly collaborate and the team meets at an annual workshop in person as well as regularly via zoom.. Emerging and early career team members have significant opportunities to network with collaborators from other institutions, collaborate with diverse research efforts and observational missions (IBEX/IMAP, Voyager, New Horizons), and interact with NASA management. The postdoctoral researcher will develop and execute computational tools, under the umbrella of a multi-institutional research center, to model the physical processes in the solar system and beyond. He or she will use these tools to model the transport of energetic particles, including Pickup Ions (PUI's) and Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR's), and their interaction with the Interstellar Medium (ISM) in and around the heliosphere, to assess its effectiveness in protecting the Earth and planetary environment from galactic radiation and to better understand the connection between the Sun and its surroundings. The successful candidate for this position will work with the "Heliosphere Interaction with the LISM" Research Thrust Team at both UAH and JHU Applied Physics Lab to model the Pick Up Ions (PUI's) and Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR's) in the Interstellar Medium (ISM). They will also collaborate with the broader team, including the "Code Coupling" team at University of Michigan to integrate these computer models with the Global Heliosphere model. As a team member, the successful candidate will gain insight into the entire field of the outer heliosphere, while contributing to our understanding of this importan
t region of the Sun's influence. Significant funding is available for conference travel and for travel to meet with collaborators.
 
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, Space Science, Plasma Physics, or a related field, intermediate level knowledge of plasma physics and familiarity with computational methods for physical sciences. Experience with object-oriented programming languages is also required. Knowledge of computational methods for fluid dynamics, plasma kinetics, stochastic processes, or similar subjects, expertise in the C/C++ programming familiarity with Unix/Linux OS, and experience with high performance computing are desirable.
 
Interested candidates should apply here: https://careers.uah.edu/cw/en-us/job/497980/postdoctoral-research-assistant-iii-step-1. For additional information, please contact Vladimir Florinski at vaf0001 at uah.edu. The SHIELD team will have a significant presence at AGU and would be happy to speak with you about this opportunity.
 
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4. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Princeton University Visiting Fellows in Space Physics Program
 
The Space Physics at Princeton Group (https://spacephysics.princeton.edu/) in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences is pleased to offer Visiting Fellow positions. The program supports faculty and equivalent senior researchers to do intensive research in residence at Princeton for periods from one month up to a full year. Visiting Fellows will work closely with Space Physics at Princeton Group members on one or more of several topical areas: 1) Energetic Particles observations from Parker Solar Probe, 2) Energetic Neutral Atom and/or Interstellar Neutral Atom observations from the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX), and 3) scientific preparations for the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP). The environment is scientifically intense, highly collaborative, and extremely rewarding. The goal of the program is to strengthen the Group with new and diverse perspectives while carrying out world-class research and publishing numerous papers in collaboration with the Group. Visiting Fellow positions are suitable for faculty members on sabbatical and other comparable senior researchers on leave from their primary appointments. Financial support (including stipend and/or housing) may be offered. Interested researchers can reach out to spacephysics at princeton.edu for more information and can formally submit by providing 1) a brief cover letter stating the specific reasons you would like to visit the Space Physics at Princeton Group and the dates you are available to visit and 2) your CV to: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=25641.
 
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5. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Space Research at Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas
 
The Department of Space Research at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, Texas is seeking applications for a postdoctoral scientist position to participate in and carry out original research in experimental space physics and supporting laboratory experiments. SwRI is involved in the development of current missions such as the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), TRACERS, PUNCH, Europa Clipper, JUICE, and CuSP. SwRI also leads or contributes to currently operating missions such as Juno, MMS, PSP, New Horizons, and IBEX.
 
The successful candidate is expected to support the development, testing, and calibration of energetic neutral atom and plasma instruments to be flown on upcoming heliophysics or planetary missions. The candidate is expected to publish original research and results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present results at scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences. The research will involve interactions with Institute Staff engaged in a broad range of experimental, observational, and computational research.
 
The candidate should have a PhD degree in space physics, experimental physics, or directly related physics degree with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. The candidate should have work experience in related experimental physics. The candidate should have demonstrated the ability to program and utilize software tools such as Simion and Lua, LabView, TRIM, Geant4, IDL, C, Python, or MATLAB.
 
Interested candidates should apply online at https://resapp.swri.org/ResApp/Job_Details.aspx?JOB_CD=15-01533&JOB_TITLE=POSTDOCTORAL%20RESEARCHER%20-%20SPACECRAFT%20INSTRUMENTATION
 
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6. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Associate and/or Senior Research Positions in Space Physics at Princeton University
 
The Space Physics Group (see https://spacephysics.princeton.edu/) in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, anticipates offering one or more postdoctoral or more senior research positions in the observational study of Solar Energetic Particles (SEPs) and Energetic Neutral Atoms (ENAs).
 
The Space Physics Group researches many aspects of space physics (aka Heliophysics), with a strong emphasis on experimental and observational space plasma physics. The Group currently leads NASA's Parker Solar Probe (PSP) Integrated Science Investigation of the Sun (ISOIS) energetic particle instrument suite, the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission and the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, which will launch in 2025 to explore the details of particle acceleration and the Sun's interaction with the local interstellar medium.
 
The successful candidate(s) will play a significant role in the analysis and publication of SEP observations from ISOIS and/or ENA observations from IBEX and must have both significant prior experiences analyzing at least one of these type(s) of particle data, as well as the proven ability to lead and participate in the rapid development and publication of numerous excellent research articles. A Ph.D. is required in physics, astrophysics, space science, or a closely related field.
 
Interested persons must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/26909 selecting Space Physics as the position you are interested in.
 
For further inquiries, contact spacephysics at princeton.edu
 
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7. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in the Heliophysics Research Group, University of New Hampshire, Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space (EOS), Space Science Center
 
The Heliophysics research group in the Space Science Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill a Postdoctoral position under the general supervision of Prof. Nathan Schwadron. Working on NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) Mission, and in collaboration with associated project personnel, the PostDoc will develop new data products for IBEX, study the effects of global heliosphere on the inflow of interstellar neutral atoms and study the changing radiation environment of the global heliosphere.
 
The University of New Hampshire is a major research institution, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs (www.unh.edu). UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. The Department of Physics confers both undergraduate (B.A., B.S.) and graduate (M.S., Ph.D.) degrees and currently includes 26 faculty members. EOS is the largest research institute at UNH, with more than 275 faculty, staff and students.
 
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8. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Associate - Space Sciences Laboratory - UC Berkeley
 
The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks applicants for Postdoctoral Associate positions to support NASA Heliophysics and/or Planetary missions via planetary and heliophysics research and/or hardware development. The specific projects that are hiring include ICON, MAVEN, PADRE, Parker Solar Probe (PSP), HERMES, LuSEE, THEMIS, MMS, Van Allen Probes, Wind and others. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to data analysis, space plasma or planetary atmosphere research, simulations/software development, and spaceflight hardware systems development, including instruments, power and communications.
 
For more information about the position, including required qualifications, application materials, and deadlines, and to apply, please go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03423. The positions will remain open until filled. For questions, please email Dr. Chadi Salem at salem at ssl.berkeley.edu. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
 
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9. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Researcher in the Solar-Heliospheric Physics Research Group at the University of California Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory (UCB/SSL)
 
The Solar and Heliospheric Physics Research Group at the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory is seeking a candidate to fill one full-time (100%) Postdoctoral position under the general supervision of Dr. Christina Lee. The successful candidate will collaborate with Dr. Lee and the project team members to investigate the role of magnetic connectivity to interplanetary shocks (e.g., driven by coronal mass ejections, CMEs) in determining the large longitudinal extents of solar energetic particle (SEPs) events observed from multiple vantage points throughout the inner heliosphere. A combination of analysis of existing in-situ data sets and remote observations and data-driven modeling will be used to carry out the investigation.
 
The ideal candidate will have skills and/or experience with
 
- multi-spacecraft data analysis of quiescent solar wind, CME, SIR, and SEP event intervals from in-situ observations (e.g., ACE, GOES, STEREO-A, ACE, PSP, Solar Orbiter, BepiColombo, MAVEN, etc.)
 
- remote sensing data analysis of multiwavelength solar disk and coronagraph data
 
- 3D MHD simulations of solar wind and CME propagation using coupled solar corona-solar wind models (e.g., Wang-Sheeley-Arge (WSA) + ENLIL, EUFORIA, Gamera, etc.)
 
- modeling transport of solar energetic particles
 
- programming and utilizing software tools in IDL, Matlab, or Python
 
For more information about the position, including required qualifications, application materials, and deadlines, go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03705.
 
The position will remain open until filled. For questions, please email Dr. Christina Lee at clee (at) ssl.berkeley.edu. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
 
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10. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Position, Caltech Space Radiation Laboratory
 
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research position with the Space Radiation Laboratory (SRL) at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to work with Drs. Christina Cohen and Richard Leske on energetic particle data from the Parker Solar Probe instruments. Parker Solar Probe is currently in orbit around the Sun, making in-situ measurements of the energetic particle environment at distances closer to the Sun than ever before. The work will involve analysis of current data from the particle detector suite, the Integrated Science Investigation of the Sun, as well as pre-flight calibration data to finish in-flight calibration and intercalibration of the separate sensors of the suite. As suitable, modeling efforts may also be employed to understand the acceleration and transport of the particles measured in-situ.
 
The initial appointment will be for one year, renewable on an annual basis for up to three years, based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Candidates with experience in data analysis of energetic particle data and/or computational modeling of energetic particles are especially encouraged to apply. The expected starting date is January 1, 2023, but earlier dates are possible, and is dependent on your completing your Ph.D. requirements as well as a valid work authorization if applicable. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, space physics or a related field by the date of the appointment.
 
Applicants should submit a CV, brief research statement outlining their relevant knowledge and experience, a cover letter stating their motivation for applying to this opportunity, and three letters of reference sent directly to cohen at srl.caltech.edu.
 
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11. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoc Position at the University of Wisconsin River Falls
 
Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin River Falls is seeking a postdoctoral research associate who will work on projects related to the Simpson Neutron Monitor network, a newly established consortium that consolidates the US funded and operated neutron monitors. UWRF focuses on research based on the South Pole Neutron Monitors, but the position also requires working collaboratively on the Northern Hemisphere Neutron Monitors. The initial appointment is for one year and is renewable for up to three years based on performance and productivity.
 
The postdoctoral research associate is expected to lead analyses that rely on data from the South Pole Neutron Monitors, including studies of Solar Energetic Particles, including with data from co-deployed air shower detectors at the South Pole, analyses involving high multiplicity events in the Neutron Monitors, and collaborative projects within the US neutron monitor community. The postdoctoral research associate is expected to prepare scholarly articles for publication in peer reviewed journals and to present results at discipline relevant conferences. Responsibilities may include in-situ work at the South Pole.
 
The following qualifications are required: 1) Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, Astronomy, or related field must be completed by the time of employment. 2) Not more than five years since completion of PhD. 3) Experience in the analysis and interpretation of astrophysics, astronomy, or particle physics data
 
The following qualifications are preferred: 1) Evidence of interest in solar heliospheric physics or galactic cosmic rays. 2) Experience with particle simulation and propagation code such as FLUKA, CORSIKA or GEANT4. 3) Interest in engaging undergraduates in research
 
The first application review date is December 15th 2022, but application are accepted until the position is filled.
 
For details on how to apply see here: https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/8598
 
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12. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Inner Heliospheric Physics at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, USA
 
The JHU/APL Space and Solar Physics Group (SRP) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct basic scientific research in the field of Solar and Space Physics with an emphasis on inner-heliospheric physics and the analysis of particle data from the ISOIS/EPI-Lo instrument of the Parker Solar Probe mission. The successful candidate will work in an exciting environment, interfacing with experts in comprehensive data analysis and instrument development for a multitude of Solar and Space Physics missions as well as state-of-the-art modeling of geospace and other space environment systems. The SRP group has a broad and active basic research program that includes data analysis, theory and modeling studies of Earth's magnetosphere and Sun-Earth connections, planetary magnetospheres throughout the solar system, and heliospheric and solar physics. It also has a significant and long-running history of developing space instrumentation hardware and mission concepts. Current science and instrument participation in active missions includes ACE, Geotail, Juno, MMS, New Horizons, Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, STEREO, and Voyager. Future missions in development include Europa Clipper, EZIE, JUICE, and IMAP. In addition, the Group is playing the leading role in the multi-institutional, cross-disciplinary Center for Geospace Storms, and partners with Our Heliospheric Shield (SHIELD), two of the three NASA DRIVE Science Centers recently selected for Phase II.
 
The research position focuses on inner-heliospheric physics and the analysis of suprathermal and energetic data from the ISOIS/EPI-Lo instrument of the Parker Solar Probe Mission. The successful candidate would be expected to publish original research in peer-reviewed journals and team with SRP and other APL Space Exploration Sector staff to pursue external support for continued research and instrument development work. Duties will include: conducting original inner-heliospheric research and analysis of the ISOIS/EPI-Lo particle data; authoring papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals; preparing for and participating in scientific conferences; and developing innovative scientific research and instrument development efforts and proposing to competed solicitations. The required qualifications include the following: a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or in a related technical field, or the demonstrated equivalent experience, an in-depth knowledge of space plasma physics, experience in analysis and scientific interpretation of space physics data, proficiency with advanced technical computing using languages such as Python, IDL, Matlab, or another comparable programming language, and a record of published first author scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Although not required, it is desirable that a candidate has demonstrated understanding of the workings of space particle instruments, and the ability to analyze their performances with computer algorithms and other tools or previous experience with spaceflight hardware and/or space mission projects.
 
Please contact Matt Hill for additional information about the exciting science or other aspects of this position (matt.hill at jhuapl.edu). The complete job posting, including more information about why APL is a great place to work, Equal Opportunity Employment information, and a link for submitting an online application can be found at https://careers.jhuapl.edu/jobs/51892.
 
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13. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral position in heliophysics (Space Plasma) at FIT:
 
The department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences (APSS) at the  Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) is looking to fill a postdoctoral
research position in space plasma physics. The successful candidate will  conduct research at the frontier of solar wind turbulence using theory and/or
data analysis, including Parker Solar Probe and Solar  Orbiter, and/or high-performance numerical simulations. The initial  appointment will be for one year renewable for one more year subject to  satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will have the  opportunity to actively participate in future proposal submissions to  secure extramural funding, which could result in an extension of their  appointment beyond the second year. Required qualifications: (1) PhD in  Physics or closely related area, (2) research experience in the analysis  of spacecraft data from the Heliophysics System Observatory (HSO), (3)  Basic knowledge of the plasma theory and numerical simulations, (4)  familiarity with Python and/or IDL and other programing languages, and (5) strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to prepare  scientific documents to be submitted to peer reviewed journals. Strong  familiarity with Linux and other Unix-like platforms and environments  commonly present in most supercomputer facilities is also desirable.
Applicants should e-mail curriculum vitae, list of publications, and  contact information for three references to Prof. Sofiane Bourouaine at  sbourouaine at fit.edu.
The position will remain open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 1st, 2023.

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14. NASA SHIELD DSC Summer School in Plasma Processes at the Edge of the Solar System

Dates: May 22nd - May 26th, 2023
Location: Boston University, Boston Massachusetts
Applications Due March 15th
For more information: https://shielddrivecenter.com/shield-summer-school/ 
 
Applications are invited for the 2023 Inaugural SHIELD Summer School in Plasma Processes at the Edge of the Solar System, to be held at the Boston University during May 22-26, 2023. The summer school will offer an intensive one-week course in the most challenging plasma processes that drive the structure and dynamics at the Edge of the Solar System. Summer School participants will not only engage in stimulating lectures from both senior and early career researchers who are leading the field into the future, but will also engage in activities around interpreting data and evaluating model results.
    
The summer school is supported by NASA under the SHIELD DRIVE Center. Travel and lodging will be arranged and paid for by SHIELD and participants will be provided a small stipend for other expenses.
 
To apply, complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd1506_qiZ1Mw1NWtU53mzEQTsivlzAardRJuQp98-NimjxA/viewform, which includes the submission of a CV and a short personal statement (1-2 pages). 

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15. ANNOUNCEMENT: Heliophysics Virtual Town Hall: March 6, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET
 
NASA’s Heliophysics Division invites you to participate in the first Heliophysics Town Hall of 2023. This one-hour community meeting will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 12 p.m. EDT.
 
The Heliophysics Town Hall will start with a division update from Dr. Nicola Fox. It will include discussions on current activities of interest to the community and an open question and answer session. The update and discussions include but are not limited to Heliophysics budget, GDC selections, the Heliophysics Big Year, and a Research and Analysis (R&A) update.
 
Members of the Heliophysics community, academia, and the public are invited to participate by joining at the link below.
 
Join from the webinar link
https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=m0c9f59308a4f818db92d772c2a02dadf
Join by the webinar number
Webinar number (access code): 2764 490 7229
Webinar password: CEfP6ipp8 at 5 (23376477 from phones)
Join by phone
+1-929-251-9612 USA Toll 2
+1-415-527-5035 US Toll
Global call-in numbers
 
Individuals may submit questions before and during the town hall and view and up-vote submitted questions using the link below.
https://nasa.cnf.io/sessions/rhp4/#!/dashboard
 
If you have any questions about the virtual town hall meeting, please contact Chris Caisse at christopher.caisse at nasa.gov. The information in this announcement, along with presentation materials will be posted on SMD’s Community Town Hall Website.
 
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16. ANNOUNCEMENT: Outer Heliosphere/LISM Online Seminar, Wednesday, March 1st 11AM EST

From: Justyna Sokol, Elena Provornikova, Marc Kornbleuth

Dear Colleagues,
 
We continue virtual bi-weekly seminars to discuss science of the outer heliosphere and local interstellar medium. Please join us on Wednesday, March 1st 11:00 am EST for a presentation by Dr. Keyvan Ghanbari (UAH) "Studying Collisional Shock Structures in the VLISM using Braginskii Type Fluid Models". A link to join the meeting via Zoom will be posted on the website https://outer.helio.zone/ shortly before the meeting.

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17. ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIELD Webinar, Friday, March 17th at 2pm ET

Please join us for the next SHIELD Webinar on Friday, March 17th at 2pm ET to hear Prof. Maura Hagan’s talk titled, "Surfing atmospheric waves: How a Little Girl who was Good at Math Discovered a Career in Space Physics."
 
Maura Hagan is Professor Emerita of Physics at Utah State University (USU) and Senior Scientist Emerita at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Her research expertise is focused on the effects of space weather, meteorological disturbances, and global change on Earth's upper atmosphere, including chemical/dynamical coupling, electrodynamic coupling between ionospheric plasma and the neutral thermosphere.
 
Register here: https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8sYLwV14R4OOY3NFrzJoLg 
SHIELD Website: https://shielddrivecenter.com/shield-webinars/ 

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