Heliosphere News – July 19, 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)

If you are interested in being added to the list, being removed from the list, or posting an announcement, please send information to Nathan, Mihir, Eric, Matina, or Jamie. Posts are limited to ascii text.

Newsletters are archived on the following website:

http://heliospherenews.unh.edu.

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1. MEETING: Virtual SHINE 2021 Conference, August 2-5, 2021

2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Space Plasma Physics at Queen Mary University of London

3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Scientist and Postdoctoral positions in Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis at Los Alamos National Laboratory

4. ANNOUNCEMENT: Decadal Survey White Paper Organization

5. MEETING: AGU Fall Meeting (In-person and Online) - 13-17 December 2021, New Orleans, LA

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1. MEETING: Virtual SHINE 2021 Conference, August 2-5, 2021

Hello everyone! The details for the Virtual SHINE 2021 conference are now set!

For details of the workshop, Aug 3-5th, see these pages:

https://tinyurl.com/shineworkshop2021 and

https://shinecon.org/CurrentMeeting.php

The SHINE student representatives would like to provide everyone with an

update on the details of the Student + Early Career day on August 2nd.

Please read the full update at https://tinyurl.com/SHINE2021-Update1

Key Points:

Abstract Deadline is July 19th

Folks up to PhD + 3 years may attend the student day

We need more speakers for student day

Student Registration is Free this year

SHINE Student Representatives,

-Gilly & Chris, SHINE Student Reps

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2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Space Plasma Physics at Queen Mary University of London

The Space & Astrophysical Plasmas Group at Queen Mary University of London is advertising for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on the funded project “Plasma Dynamics of the Inner Heliosphere”. The project involves the use of Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter and other spacecraft data to study turbulence and related plasma processes near the Sun – how they operate and the role they play, and involves comparison with theory and numerical simulations. There is also scope for the postdoctoral researcher to develop their own related research interests. The appointment period is 2 years (with possibility for extension subject to further funding), the closing date for applications is 20th August 2021. Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Christopher Chen (christopher.chen@qmul.ac.uk). The job profile and application form can be found at: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobID=5986

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3. JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Research Scientist and Postdoctoral positions in Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks candidates for Research Scientist and Postdoctoral positions in heliophysics data analysis and instrumentation with the Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1). ISR Division leads instruments on current and recent NASA missions such as IMAP, IBEX, Van Allen Probes, SWIFT, TWINS, and ACE, as well as NASA’s Mars Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. We also build, fly, operate, and analyze data from measurement systems deployed to space for verification of international nuclear treaties, and develop innovative sensors for basic scientific missions, nuclear nonproliferation, space situational awareness and remote sensing.

The successful applicants will be expected to support the development and calibration of a range of space plasma instrumentation for missions such as NASA/IMAP and current National Security missions, and the development of instrumentation for future missions. The candidates will also be expected to participate in original research in magnetospheric and/or heliospheric science. For the Research Scientist position, applicants should have laboratory experience in the development of hardware for the detection of space plasmas or energetic neutral atoms, and an established record of original research in magnetospheric, ionospheric and/or heliospheric science. For the Postdoctoral position, applicants should have laboratory experience broadly applicable to developing hardware for the detection of space plasmas; desired skills include familiarity with heliophysics (magnetospheres, ionospheres, solar wind, outer heliosphere, etc.), or a strong interest in learning about such environments. 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. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Space Physics, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, or appropriate similar fields. The ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance is desired.

Interested persons should apply online at https://lanl.jobs to position posting IRC86128 for the research scientist position, or IRC83749 for the postdoctoral position. Candidates will be expected to furnish a CV and statement of research interests. For further inquiries, contact dreisenfeld at lanl.gov.

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4. ANNOUNCEMENT: Decadal Survey White Paper Organization

To support community self-organization ahead of the decadal survey, a webpage has been set up for individuals to share their plans for decadal white papers with the heliophysics community. The intention is for community members to use this page to coordinate similar white papers, solicit comments from interested researchers, and make connections that lead to refined and new white papers. The webpage is based on the Lunar and Planetary Institute's successful model used for a previous decadal survey, and can be found at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/decadal_whitepaper_proposals/heliophysics/

This site is for community information only and is not part of the National Academies' activities. The decadal survey sponsoring agencies do not approve, reject, or modify white paper concepts submitted. Listing a white paper proposal here does not commit the author to submitting a white paper to the decadal survey, and an individual is not required to list a white paper here in order to submit it for the decadal survey. Any questions about NASA Heliophysics Division's preparation for the decadal survey should be directed to Jared Leisner (jared.s.leisner@nasa.gov).

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5. MEETING: AGU Fall Meeting (In-person and Online) - 13-17 December 2021, New Orleans, LA

Meeting website:

https://www.agu.org/fall-meeting

List of SPA-Solar and Heliospheric Physics Sessions:

https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm21/prelim.cgi/Program/3120

Submit an abstract (deadline 4 August at 23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 GMT):

https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm21/prelim.cgi/Home/0

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Best Regards,

MIhir