Heliosphere News - Nov 13, 2018
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: Merav Opher (mopher at bu.edu) Co-Editor: Nick Pogorelov
(np0002 at uah.edu)
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1. MEETING: NESSC meeting 27 on the outer heliosphere and the
interstellar interaction http://nessc.sr.unh.edu, Monday November 19,
2018, 10 AM-5 PM, U Mass Lowell, UCC Building, Room UCC-158
2. MEETING: 18th Annual International Astrophysics Conference, February
18-22, 2019, Pasadena, California, USA, Second announcement
3. MEETING: 14th International Conference on Numerical Modeling of Space Plasma Flows: ASTRONUM-2019,
July 1-5, 2019, Paris, France
4. OPPORTUNITY: Job Openings at the Southwest Research Institute, San
Antonio, Texas, USA
5. OPPORTUNITY: Graduate Studies in Space Physics in Boston University
6. OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Space Physics at
Princeton University
7. OPPORTUNITY: Graduate Studies in Heliophysics at the University of
Arizona
8. OPPORTUNITY: Graduate Studies in Space Physics at UNH
9. SPECIAL ISSUE: Nonextensive Statistical Mechanics, Superstatistics
and Beyond: Theory and Applications in Astrophysical and Other Complex
Systems
10. JOB OPENING: Department Chair in Physics & Astronomy at
University of Texas at San Antonio
11. AGU/SPA Volunteer Opportunity
12. OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis at Los Alamos National Laboratory
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1. MEETING: NESSC meeting 27 on the outer heliosphere and the
interstellar interaction
http://nessc.sr.unh.edu
Monday November 19, 2018, 10 AM - 5 PM, U Mass Lowell, UCC Building,
Room UCC-158 Parking is across the street in the Salem St. lot
https://www.uml.edu/maps/#/buildings
https://www.uml.edu/maps/#/parking
Local Organizers: Ofer Cohen mad Paul Song
NESSC Organizers: Nathan Schwadron and Merav Opher
Over the last decade, observations from the Voyager Satellites, the
Interstellar Boundary Explorer, and Cassini/INCA have ushered in an era
of discovery concerning the previously unknown properties of the global
heliosphere and its interaction with the local interstellar medium. Wide
ranging observations including those of pickup ions, anomalous cosmic
rays and suprathermal particles have significant implications for our
understanding of global interstellar interactions.
This 27th meeting of the New England Space Science Consortium includes
topics concerning the global heliosphere, the local interstellar medium,
interstellar interactions, and related topics. As always, we invite all
members of the New England Space Science community to the meeting. And
as in all meetings, we will include contributions from participants on
wide-ranging topics.
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2. MEETING: SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT: The 18th Annual International
Astrophysics Conference will be held in Pasadena, California at the
Sheraton Pasadena February 18 - 22, 2019.(Welcome Reception and Evening
Registration begins Sunday, February 17).
The theme of the meeting will be "The Physics of Energetic Particles:
Universal Processes from the Solar Corona to the Very Local Interstellar
Medium and the Physics they Enable" and will follow the same format as
before with 25-minute presentations punctuated by selected 40-minute
invited talks that will explore various themes in greater detail.
Energetic particles are ubiquitous throughout the solar wind, being
integral to the solar corona, accelerated by interplanetary shock waves,
present in the quiet solar wind, possibly accelerated by magnetic flux
ropes or magnetic islands in the vicinity of the heliospheric current
sheet, at planetary bow shocks, present in the distant heliosphere and
the heliospheric termination shock, in the inner heliosheath, and now
observed by Voyager 1 in the very local interstellar medium. Although
numerous mechanisms have been identified that accelerate particles, no
consensus exists as to which is primary, and indeed several acceleration
processes can operate simultaneously in close proximity. The
acceleration of particles to large energies represents a fundamental
dissipative process for the plasma and can therefore modify the
underlying plasma physical processes in important ways. The meeting will
explore observations, theories, and look forward to anticipated new
missions that will shine a light on this theme, the Parker Solar Probe
and IMAP.
Please visit the conference website for registration and abstract
submission:
https://www.icnsmeetings.com/conference/18thannual/index.html
E-mail inquiries about the meeting should be directed to Gary Zank at
garyp.zank at gmail.com or icnsmeetings at gmail.com.
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3. CONFERENCE: 14th International Conference on Numerical Modeling of Space Plasma Flows in Paris, France, on 1 – 5 July, 2019.
The Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research at The University of Alabama in Huntsville and Maison de la Simulation (CEA/CNRS/UPS/UVSQ), France
will organize ASTRONUM-2019 – the 14th International Conference on Numerical Modeling of Space Plasma Flows in Paris, France, on 1 – 5 June, 2019.
The conference will cover the following topics:
(1) Advanced numerical methods for space and astrophysical flows;
(2) Large-scale fluid-based, kinetic, and hybrid simulations;
(3) Turbulence and cosmic ray transport; (4) Magnetohydrodynamics
(5) Software packages for modeling and analyzing plasma flows / Visualisation
with the application to
(1) Physics of the Sun-Heliosphere-Magnetosphere; (2) Interstellar medium and star formation;
(3) Cosmology and galaxy formation; (4) Dynamo effect;
(5) Stellar Physics.
The purpose of the conference is to bring together leading experts in applied mathematics, space physics,
astrophysics, and geophysics to discuss the application of novel numerical algorithms and petascale parallelization strategies to computationally challenging problems.
The conference will be structured around invited, 40-minute keynote and 25-minute regular talks, and a limited number of contributed talks, with the attempt to have no parallel sessions. The conference web site will soon be established to provide you with useful information about the conference venue, registration, and means of transportation, etc. E-mail inquiries about the meeting should be directed to Nikolai.Pogorelov@uah.edu and Edouard.Audit@cea.fr.
Program Committee: Tahar Amari (CNRS Ecole Polytechnique, France), Edouard Audit (CEA, Maison de la Simulation, France, co-chair), Amitava Bhattacharjee (Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, USA), Phillip Colella (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA), Anthony Mezzacappa (University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA), Ewald Mueller (Max-Planck-Institute for Astrophysics, Garching, Germany), Nikolai Pogorelov (University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA, chair), Kazunari Shibata (Kyoto University, Japan), Jon Linker (Predictive Science Inc., USA), and Gary P. Zank (University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA).
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4. OPPORTUNITY: Job Openings at the Southwest Research Institute, San
Antonio, Texas, USA
The Department of Space Research of the Southwest Research Institute in
San Antonio, Texas seeks candidates for positions at the postdoctoral
researcher, research scientist and senior or principal research
scientist levels in Heliospheric Physics. The selected candidate is
expected to carry out original research addressing the origin and
acceleration of energetic particles in the interplanetary medium.
Research will focus on the analysis of suprathermal and energetic
particles, as well as magnetic field and solar wind plasma data from the
Wind, ACE, STEREO, and Parker Solar Probe missions and will involve
interactions with Institute Staff engaged in a broad range of
observational, computational, and theoretical research in the physics of
the solar wind and suprathermal and energetic particles. Propose and
lead relevant scientific investigations in data analysis and modeling
and publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present
results at scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences. Research
will involve interactions with Institute Staff engaged in a broad range
of observational, computational, and theoretical research in the physics
of the solar wind and suprathermal and energetic particles.
Click on the following links for more information about these positions.
15-01272 Postdoctoral Researcher
ttps://resapp.swri.org/ResApp/Job_Search_Results.aspx?DETAIL=15-01272
15-01309 Sr. Research/Principal Scientist
https://resapp.swri.org/ResApp/Job_Search_Results.aspx?DETAIL=15-01309
15-01308 Research/Sr. Research Scientist
https://resapp.swri.org/ResApp/Job_Search_Results.aspx?DETAIL=15-01308
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5. OPPORTUNITY: Graduate Studies in Space Physics in Boston University
The Department of Astronomy at Boston University seeks prospective graduate students who are interested
in pursuing research in space physics, including the disciplines of heliospheric, ionospheric, magnetospheric,
and thermospheric physics and planetary atmospheres. The deadline for application is 15 December 2018.
Both fellowships and research assistantships are available for qualified applicants.
Successful applicants will enter the program in Fall 2019. Prospective students should apply at:
http://www.bu.edu/astronomy/graduate/graduate-program-admission/
Inquiries about the program and the application process should be directed to Professor Meers Oppenheim (meerso at bu.edu).
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6. The Space Physics Group 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/or Energetic Neutral Atoms (ENAs).
The Space Physics Group carries out research in many aspects of space
physics (aka heliophysics), with a strong emphasis on experimental and
observational space plasma physics. Among others, the Group currently
leads NASA's Parker Solar Probe (PSP) Integrated Science Investigation
of the Sun (ISʘIS) instrument suite, Interstellar Boundary Explorer
(IBEX) mission, which launched in 2008, and the Interstellar Mapping and
Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, which was just selected for
development and launch in 2024 to explore the details of particle
acceleration and the Sun's interaction with the local interstellar
medium; see https://spacephysics.princeton.edu/ for more information
about the Space Physics Group and its work.
PSP was launched 8/12/2018 on a Delta-IV Heavy rocket and will
ultimately go into a solar orbit that passes repeatedly within 9 solar
radii from the Sun's surface for the first time (prior measurements only
extend in to ~65 solar radii). ISʘIS is poised to make revolutionary
measurements of SEPs down in the corona and throughout the inner
heliosphere. In parallel, IBEX made the first, and continues to make
periodic, all-sky maps of heliospheric ENAs; these observations are
enabling revolutionary new understanding of the outer heliosphere and
its interaction with the very local interstellar medium.
The successful candidate(s) will play a major role in the analysis and
publication of SEP observations from ISʘIS and/or ENA observations from
IBEX and must have both significant prior experience analyzing these
type(s) of particle data and 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.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance and continued funding, with the expectation of up to three
years. The expected start date is January 1, 2019, though other starting
dates may be negotiated.
Interested persons must apply online at
https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/9101 and submit a
curriculum vitae, bibliography, a statement of research interests, and
provide contact information for three references. Letters of
recommendation will also be handled through this site. All applications
received by November 1, 2018 will be fully considered, but applications
will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled. For further
inquiries, contact dmccomasATprinceton.edu.
These positions are subject to the University's background check policy.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
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7. OPPORTUNITY: Graduate Studies in Heliophysics at the University of
Arizona
From: Kristopher Klein (kgklein at lpl.arizona.edu) and Joe Giacalone
(giacalon at lpl.arizona.edu)
The Department of Planetary Science and the Lunar and Planetary
Laboratory at the University of Arizona seek prospective graduate
students who are interested in pursuing research in space physics and
heliophysics. The deadline for application is December 10th, 2018. Both
fellowships and research assistantships are available for the qualified
applicant. Successful candidates will enter the program in Fall 2019.
Prospective students should apply at
https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/graduate/admission
The solar and heliospheric research group at LPL
(https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/research/heliophysics) has a long history
studying the Sun’s extended atmosphere as it moves outward through the
solar system and encounters the local interstellar medium. The group
studies many different aspects of the Heliosphere, including the
transport of galactic cosmic rays within the solar system, the
acceleration and transport of high-energy solar particles, the physics
of shocks in the interplanetary medium, and the transport and
dissipation of energy in turbulent plasmas such as the solar wind. LPL
researchers have had significant involvement in the Voyager spacecraft
missions, as well as involvement with other missions aimed at studying
the Sun and solar wind, including ACE, Wind, Ulysses, and the recently
launched Parker Solar Probe.
Inquiries about the program and the application process can be directed
to either Prof. Kristopher Klein (kgklein at lpl.arizona.edu) or Prof.
Joe Giacalone (giacalon at lpl.arizona.edu). The University of Arizona
is an EOAA employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We request researchers and teachers to distribute this advertisement to
qualified candidates.
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8. OPPORTUNITY: Graduate Studies in Space Physics at UNH
The Department of Physics at the University of New Hampshire is accepting applications (http://physics.unh.edu/content/graduate-program) to its MS and PhD programs for the Fall 2019 semester. We have a number of graduate research fellowships to award to incoming students. The Department of Physics is linked to the Space Science Center (SSC), part of the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space. Faculty and students are members of the Department of Physics (http://physics.unh.edu) with a graduate degree program specializing in Space Physics/Astrophysics .The Space Science Center fosters research and graduate education in all of the space sciences with studies ranging from the ionosphere to the Earth's magnetosphere, the local solar system, and out to the farthest reaches of the universe. Investigations of the Earth's environment in the solar system look at space as a laboratory for plasma physics. We conduct theoretical, computational, data analysis, and instrument development projects focused on the solar-terrestrial radiation environment involving both satellite and suborbital missions. High energy astrophysics investigations involve the sensing of energetic astrophysical objects with ground, balloon, and satellite detectors. Satellites from NASA missions are still providing data for ongoing analysis. Students have opportunities to participate in recent missions that are carrying SSC-associated instruments including STEREO (launched 2006), IBEX (launched 2008), LRO (launched 2009), Van Allen Probes (launched 2012), Firebird (launched in Dec. 2013), MMS (launched in 2015), FIREBIRD II (launched in 2015), GOES-R (launched in 2016), and Parker Solar Probe (launched in 2018). Upcoming missions in which the SSC is involved include Solar Orbiter and the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe. The SSC is also a Center of Excellence in theoretical Solar-terrestrial research.
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9. Special Issue in EPJ ST: Nonextensive Statistical Mechanics,
Superstatistics and Beyond: Theory and Applications in Astrophysical and
Other Complex Systems.
From: George Livadiotis (george.livadiotis@swri.org)
https://www.epj.org/open-calls-for-papers/85-epj-st/1546-epjst-special-
issue-nonextensive-statistical-mechanics-superstatistics-and-beyond-
theory-and-applications-in-astrophysical-and-other-complex-systems
Topics include, among others: Applications in astrophysics, space and
other plasma physics, geophysics, high energy physics, cosmology, image
and time series processing. The Guest Editors invite authors to submit
their original research and short reviews on the theme of the Special
Issue of the European Physical Journal -Special Topics. Articles should
be submitted to the Editorial Office of EPJ: ST by selecting the
"Nonextensive Statistical Mechanics, Superstatistics and Beyond" as a
special issue at:
https://articlestatus.edpsciences.org/is/epjst/home.php
10. JOB OPENING: Department Chair in Physics & Astronomy at University of Texas at San Antonio
https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/10633
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking a dynamic Chair that can lead the department to preeminence in an extraordinarily diverse University that is focused on a significant expansion of its research mission. This is an exemplary opportunity for a leader to strengthen partnerships with premier research institutions in San Antonio such as the Southwest Research Institute, Air Force Research Laboratory, UT Health San Antonio, and others. Areas of research excellence within the department include astrophysics, biophysics, computational physics, condensed matter, materials science, nanotechnology, and space and planetary science. Several interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities are ongoing with Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry and the College of Engineering among others. The Department has a joint Ph.D. degree with the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) allowing its faculty and Ph.D. students access to over $400M of research projects that include leadership roles in NASA’s space physics and planetary missions. UT San Antonio’s future will focus on student success and building one of the nation’s most diverse research intensive universities. The Department Chair will play a critical role in linking the Department to this growth and success. UT San Antonio also benefits from being in a major metropolitan area that retains the attributes of smaller neighborhoods, excellent schools, and an extremely welcoming environment.
Required qualifications: a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy or related area of physical science or engineering; an active research program with a distinguished publication record and a strong international reputation. Preferred qualifications: commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels including Ph.D.; leadership and administrative experience; and an active, high-profile research program in an area of physics and/or astronomy. Responsibilities include a commitment to the development and growth of the Physics and Astronomy program, as well as teaching, supervising student research at all levels, and maintaining an externally funded research program. Descriptions of current departmental research efforts can be found at http://www.utsa.edu/physics/.
UTSA, the third largest academic institution of the University of Texas System, has an enrollment of nearly 31,000 students. Ph.D. students have access to world-class facilities at UTSA and SwRI that includes advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, optical and particle instrument calibration and MEMS laboratories. Screening of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
11. AGU/SPA Volunteer Opportunity
AGU/SPA is your community - do you want to know more about what is happening?
Do you want to help foster improved communication? Do you want to be involved?
We’re looking for a volunteer to work with AGU to manage the SPA section website.
AGU is happy to provide training and guidance on accessing/editing our AGU-hosted
webpage and the SPA leadership will be grateful for an improved and updated website.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact either Larry Paxton (Larry.Paxton@jhuapl.edu)
or Christina Cohen (cohen@srl.caltech.edu). Students are especially encouraged!
12. OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks candidates for a postdoctoral position in heliospheric physics and instrumentation with the Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1). ISR Division currently leads instruments or instrument subsystems on NASA’s IMAP, IBEX, SWIFT, TWINS, ACE, Mars Odyssey, and Van Allen Probes missions, as well as NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory and Mars 2020 rovers. The candidate chosen for this position will be expected to carry out original research addressing the structure and evolution of the outer heliosphere through analysis of data from the ongoing IBEX mission. The candidate is also expected to support the development and calibration of energetic neutral atom instrumentation to be used in the upcoming IMAP mission. Additional opportunities in the development of space plasma instrumentation may also be available. Applicants should have laboratory experience applicable to developing hardware for the detection of space plasmas. Additional desirable skills include familiarity with heliospheric science (solar wind, outer heliosphere, magnetospheres, etc.), or a strong interest in learning about such environments. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to interact with Laboratory staff engaged in a broad range of observational, computational, and theoretical research in heliophysics.
This is a two-year position with the possibility of an extension to a third year. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Space Physics, Physics, Astronomy, or appropriate similar fields obtained within the last five years, or soon to be completed. They should have demonstrated ability to pursue independent research and work as a member of a team, as well as a strong record of publication and presentation.
Interested candidates should send their CV, publications list, and statement of research interests to Dan Reisenfeld (dreisenfeld@lanl.gov), and apply online at jobs.lanl.gov and search for IRC69562.
Nikolai V Pogorelov
Professor
Department of Space Science
University of Alabama in Huntsville
320 Sparkman Dr.
Huntsville, AL 35805
Tel. 256-961-7617