[HeliosphereNews] Heliosphere News - March 28, 2023
Elizabeth Wilber
Elizabeth.Wilber at unh.edu
Tue Mar 28 16:15:29 EDT 2023
Heliosphere News - March 28, 2023
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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 Fellow Position in Inner Heliospheric Physics at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, USA
11. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral position in heliophysics (Space Plasma) at FIT
12. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Term-limit Civil Servant Research Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
13. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Deputy Chief Scientist - Half-Time at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Space Exploration Sector
14. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: Solar Wind 16
15. ANNOUNCEMENT: NASA New Horizons RFI
16. SEMINAR: Outer Heliosphere/LISM Online Seminar, Wednesday, March 29th 11AM EDT
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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<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<mailto: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 important 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/<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspacephysics.princeton.edu%2F&data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.wilber%40unh.edu%7C3f8cd6cf8aca4b2faa8c08db2c96f77e%7Cd6241893512d46dc8d2bbe47e25f5666%7C0%7C0%7C638152799143761687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Lnz4K78nuqp3kYBz5HdWgj1QgfNGX79YpJ8EZVnD23E%3D&reserved=0>) 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<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpuwebp.princeton.edu%2FAcadHire%2Fapply%2Fapplication.xhtml%3FlistingId%3D25641&data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.wilber%40unh.edu%7C3f8cd6cf8aca4b2faa8c08db2c96f77e%7Cd6241893512d46dc8d2bbe47e25f5666%7C0%7C0%7C638152799143761687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=k9LeSeeBm3zJNq8vfjJSIWPQMrcgilrT%2F2XJbR5eCc8%3D&reserved=0>.
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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/<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspacephysics.princeton.edu%2F&data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.wilber%40unh.edu%7C3f8cd6cf8aca4b2faa8c08db2c96f77e%7Cd6241893512d46dc8d2bbe47e25f5666%7C0%7C0%7C638152799143761687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Lnz4K78nuqp3kYBz5HdWgj1QgfNGX79YpJ8EZVnD23E%3D&reserved=0>) 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<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.princeton.edu%2Facad-positions%2Fposition%2F26909&data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.wilber%40unh.edu%7C3f8cd6cf8aca4b2faa8c08db2c96f77e%7Cd6241893512d46dc8d2bbe47e25f5666%7C0%7C0%7C638152799143761687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4RaC3blG5SYiVLWKbheywjd%2Fmmylc%2FHEAHEkdQ6oJ7w%3D&reserved=0> 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<http://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 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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11. 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<mailto: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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12. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Term-limit Civil Servant Research Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
The Energetic Particle Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center has an opening for an early-career scientist interested in the origin of energetic particles in space and with experience in designing, building, and analyzing data from instruments that measure ionized and neutral high-energy particles in the heliosphere and magnetosphere. The opening is for a GS-12 6-year Term-limit Civil Servant position with the potential for conversion to permanent Civil Servant after the six years. The Energetic Particle Laboratory currently has instruments in development for the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission (launch in 2025), several cubesats for Low-Earth Orbit and interplanetary space, and the Lunar Gateway, as well as data from existing instruments on ACE, STEREO, IBEX, Van Allen Probes and Parker Solar Probe. The laboratory is in the Heliospheric Science Laboratory (Code 672) of Goddard's Heliophysics Science Division. Because this is a US Government Civil Servant position, applicants are required to be US citizens, and are expected to have applicable experience. A PhD in Space or Earth Science is highly desirable. The official application will be through the usajobs.gov website and will be open between March 28 and April 10. When the direct link is available, an updated announcement will appear, or the usajobs.gov website can be searched after March 28. Questions can be emailed to Adam Szabo (adam.szabo at nasa.gov), Code 672 Lab Chief, and Eric Christian (eric.r.christian at nasa.gov), Code 672 Associate Lab Chief and head of the Energetic Particle Laboratory.
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13. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Deputy Chief Scientist - Half-Time at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Space Exploration Sector
The APL Space Exploration Sector is looking for a dynamic and talented scientist with a background in space physics to join the Chief Scientist's office. The selected candidate will report to the Sector Chief Scientist for this role, helping to ensure the scientific integrity of the Sector efforts and providing community connection and vision for APL space physics-related activities.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Scientist to ensure APL space science missions and instruments proposed/flown are consistent with national science strategy; serve as the primary Space Sector representative and recognized as a scientific and influential leader in the space physics community; promote new approaches for scientific investigations (experimental, theoretical and/or data analysis) that impact APL's strategic goals; serve as a key participant in the development and execution of strategies for space physics missions and instruments; interface with the scientific community in support of formulation activities and advanced program and mission planning; and identify and nurture the next generation of APL science and mission leaders in space physics.
You meet the minimum qualifications for the job if you have a Ph.D. in a space physics-related scientific discipline, have excellent communication skills, are a recognized and respected leader in the space physics scientific community with the ability to cultivate strong relationships across organizational and institutional boundaries, including with NASA, have hands-on mission formulation and development experience (Phase A-D), or can demonstrate a broad knowledge of scientific fields as they are applied to in-space systems and activities, and hold an active Secret security clearance, or a willingness to be cleared. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship
This is a half-time funded position; the successful candidate is expected to cover the remainder of their time through grants or project work. Such work must be disclosed and mitigation plans put in place for any potential conflict of interest. The successful candidate will be expected to travel (<25%) to attend relevant conferences and other meetings in person.
Applications can be made to: https://careers.jhuapl.edu/jobs/52432?lang=en-us and the deadline is April 14th 2023.
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14. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: Solar Wind 16
Registration is open for the Solar Wind 16 meeting, to be held June
12-16, 2023 at the Asilomar Conference Grounds on the Monterey
Peninsula in California. Asilomar was the site of the Solar Wind 2 and
3 meetings, in 1971 and 1974 respectively, and is especially well-suited
to informal discussion.
The meeting will be organized around a group of 'scene-setting' talks
which will describe the state-of-the-art in topics of solar wind heating
and acceleration mechanisms, solar wind sources, transients, interaction
with planets, and the relationship to broader problems in astrophysics.
Contributed talks and posters will be organized around these
scene-setting talks and there will be plenty of time for open
discussion.
A goal of the meeting is to come away from the week with some consensus
as the state of the field and ideas about where to go next. The new
measurements from DKIST, Solar Orbiter, and Parker Solar Probe will
frame these discussion and make this Solar Wind meeting especially
timely. This meeting will also take the 2023 place of the annual
'Parker' series.
A meeting website is here: https://solarwind16.ssl.berkeley.edu<https://solarwind16.ssl.berkeley.edu/>
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15. ANNOUNCEMENT: NASA New Horizons RFI
Number: NNH23ZDA011L
Release Date: March 15, 2023
Response Date: April 17, 2023
Direct URL: https://go.nasa.gov/NewH23IMRFI
The Heliophysics Division (HPD), Astrophysics Division (APD), and Planetary Science Division (PSD) of NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) are soliciting information under this Request for Information (RFI) to determine interest in the science community for continuing the New Horizons mission operations and utilizing its unique position in the solar system to answer important questions about the heliosphere and its interaction with the interstellar medium while allowing for scientific opportunities that present themselves beyond Heliophysics. The RFI is focused on determining whether interested science teams have a set of science objectives to propose to NASA for use of the mission beyond FY24. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge the level of interest of the wider science community in pursuing the next phase of science leadership for the mission and to estimate appropriate annual costs.
For the full text of the RFI and response instructions, visit the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at https://nspires.nasaprs.com<https://nspires.nasaprs.com/> and search on solicitation number NNH23ZDA011L or via the direct URL above.
All responses to this RFI must be submitted in an electronic format only via NSPIRES. Please email questions and comments concerning this RFI to HQ-NHIM at mail.nasa.gov<mailto:HQ-NHIM at mail.nasa.gov> with the subject line: "NASA NHIM Question/Clarification." Depending on the nature of the question(s), NASA may respond on an individual basis by email or may post questions and answers (Q&A) on the RFI's NSPIRES landing page.
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16. SEMINAR: Outer Heliosphere/LISM Online Seminar, Wednesday, March 29th 11AM EDT
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 29th 11:00 am EDT for a presentation by Dr. Alan Stern (Southwest Research Institute) and Dr. Pontus Brandt (Johns Hopkins APL) " About New Horizons extended mission".
A link to join the meeting via Zoom will be posted on the website https://outer.helio.zone/ shortly before the meeting.
From: Justyna Sokol, Elena Provornikova, Marc Kornbleuth
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Cheers,
Nathan
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