Heliosphere News - February 17, 2021

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)

Coordinator: Liz Wilber (Elizabeth.Wilber at unh.edu) Web site editor: Ken Fairchild (Ken.Fairchild at unh.edu)

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1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Fellow and/or Senior Research Positions in Space Physics at Princeton University

2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Local ISM and/or Exoplanets

3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Scientist Positions in Space Physics at Florida Institute of Technology

4. MEETING: Heliophysics 2050 Workshop, May 3-7, 2021

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1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Fellow 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 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://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=17501, Selecting Space Physics as the position you are interested in.

For further inquiries, contact spacephysics at princeton.edu

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2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Local ISM and/or Exoplanets

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in collaboration with Seth Redfield primarily on UV/optical/IR spectra of the interstellar medium and/or transiting exoplanets. Projects may include measuring and modeling the fundamental properties of the interstellar medium amongst the nearest stars and/or characterizing the atmospheres and circumplanetary environments of exoplanets. The data sources are high-resolution spectra from a variety of ground-based and space-based facilities, spanning the UV, optical, and IR. Experience with data reduction and analysis, high resolution spectroscopy, and observational studies of the ISM and/or exoplanets will be helpful. The precise research direction will be determined in collaboration with the Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be encouraged to interact with other faculty and to carry out independent research with full access to observational facilities available. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy or astrophysics at the start of the appointment.

Wesleyan University, located between New York City and Boston, has a small and active astronomy program which emphasizes involvement of undergraduate and M.A. students in research. The Postdoctoral Research Associate would also have the opportunity, if desired, to develop educational skills through mentoring students in research and possibly teaching. This is a grant-funded position and funding has been approved for 2 years with the possibility of 1 additional year contingent upon mutual agreement and continued funding. Anticipated start date is in the Fall of 2021.

The following documents are required (submitted electronically): (1) Cover letter, (2) Current curriculum vitae with publication list, and (3) Statement of research experience and interests. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to sredfield at wesleyan.edu by the due date. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applications received by 15 December 2020 will be given full consideration.

Salary is competitive and includes health and retirement benefits as well as a travel allowance. Please see the Wesleyan Benefits website for more information: https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr. Related URLs include Seth Redfield's web site, the Astronomy Department at Wesleyan, and the Planetary Science Group at Wesleyan (see below):

https://sethredfield.wescreates.wesleyan.edu/

https://www.wesleyan.edu/astro/

https://www.wesleyan.edu/planetary/

Apply through the Wesleyan Online Career Opportunities site here: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/7487

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3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Scientist Positions in Space Physics at Florida Institute of Technology

The Space Physics Group in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, is offering several postdoctoral and senior research positions in space physics. The Space Physics Group researches in several areas of heliospheric physics. These positions focus on studying cosmic rays and solar energetic particle propagation in fluctuating magnetic fields for space weather forecasts. Preferred qualifications of the candidate include having prior experience in numerical computer modeling, machine learning, and analyzing plasma, particle, and magnetic field data from spacecraft. The applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in space physics or closely related disciplines. Send application to mzhang at fit.edu in a single PDF file along with names and contact information for recommendation letters.

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4. MEETING: Heliophysics 2050 Workshop, May 3-7, 2021

The Heliophysics 2050 Workshop Science Organizing Committee would like to update the community on the upcoming meeting to be held virtually May 3-7, 2021. Due to the broad community response to the call for white papers, two extra days have been added to the workshop from the first announcement.

Details regarding registration and abstract submissions will be forthcoming. Information about the workshop is and will be posted at: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/helio2050/

Sessions will be organized around scene-setting material followed by panel / community discussions. For each session, the SOC will release a summary of the planned scope so that the community can prepare the details of a long-term science strategy. Topics will include the following:

-Solar interior, dynamo, and global surface properties

-Solar corona and inner heliosphere

-Magnetosphere

-Ionosphere-Thermosphere-Mesosphere

-Space weather (Basic & Applied Research, Operations, & Human Exploration)

-Outer heliosphere & local interstellar medium

-Expanding the Frontiers of Heliophysics (Planetary magnetospheres / Habitability / Exoplanets / the Sun-as-a-Star)

-Fundamental Physical Processes (Turbulence / Plasma-neutral interactions / Magnetic reconnection / Wave-particle interactions / Shocks)

-Heliophysics as a Community in 2050

We greatly look forward to your participation in the workshop as we aim to strategically contribute to the Decadal Survey process.

SOC: Shasha Zou, Sabrina Savage, Amir Caspi, Li-jen Chen, Ian Cohen, Larry Kepko, Mark Linton, Noé Lugaz, Merav Opher, Larry Paxton, Jaye Verneiro

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Cheers,

Nathan