Heliosphere News - November 11, 2021

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 OPPORTUNITY:†Postdoctoral Position in Local ISM and/or Exoplanets at Wesleyan University

2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Positions in Outer Heliosphere Science at LANL

3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Space Research at Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

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

5. ANNOUNCEMENT: Decadal Survey White Paper Organization

6. ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for Papers: Frontiers Research Topic "Impulsive Solar Energetic Particle Events: From Flares to Jets"

7. ANNOUNCEMENT: Decadal Survey White Paper Organization: Machine Learning & Data Science

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

9. MEETING: Mini-conference at the 63rd APS DPP Meeting: "Collisionless Shocks in Laboratory and Space Plasmas (Sorting Number 11.02)" - 8-12 November 2021, Pittsburgh, PA

10. ANNOUNCEMENT: NASA 2022 Heliophysics Mission Design School Applications Due November 12, 2021

11. ANNOUNCEMENT: Upcoming SHIELD Webinar: Fri November 12th, 2021 2:00 PM EST

12. ANNOUNCEMENT: Dave McComas wins the 2022 Hannes Alfvén EGU medal

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1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Local ISM and/or Exoplanets at Wesleyan University

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 with three years of funding. The position has been approved for 2 years with the possibility of 1 additional year contingent upon mutual agreement. Anticipated start date is negotiable and could be as early as spring/summer 2022.

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@wesleyan.edu by the due date. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applications received by 15 December 2021 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. The AAS Job Register ad is located here.

Apply through the Wesleyan Online Career Opportunities site: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/7469.

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2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Positions in Outer Heliosphere Science at LANL

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks candidates for two postdoctoral positions in data analysis and numerical modeling in the area of outer heliosphere science with ISR and T divisions, respectively. LANL leads the IBEX-Hi instrument on the ongoing Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission and is leading two instruments for the upcoming Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission. Our team is currently developing innovative statistical imaging methods, and using them to carry out data analysis and numerical modeling initiatives to understand energetic neutral atom (ENA) observations by IBEX and outer heliospheric processes. The successful applicants will interact and collaborate with a team that consists of experts in heliospheric science and ENA data analysis, theoretical and computational plasma physics, and statistical and data science.

Candidates should have experience in observational data analysis and/or theory and numerical simulations of space and heliospheric physics. They should hold a PhD in Space Physics, Physics, Astronomy or a related field, completed within the past five years or soon to be completed. They should also supply contact information for three references.

Applicants should send their applications electronically, including a CV, a publication list, and a concise research statement (1-2 pages) describing past achievements and future plans. Interested persons should apply online at https://lanl.jobs for position posting IRC86344 for the data analysis position or IRC90540 for the numerical modeling position. Applicants are encouraged to contact Dan Reisenfeld (dreisenfeld at lanl.gov) and Fan Guo (guofan at lanl.gov) regarding the expectations of the positions, possible research topics, and other questions related to the application. The initial appointment is for two years, with a possible third year extension. The review of applications will start on November 30th and be on-going until offers are accepted.

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3. 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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4. 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://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=22241 Selecting Space Physics as the position you are interested in.

For further inquiries, contact spacephysics@princeton.edu

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5. 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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6. ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for Papers: Frontiers Research Topic "Impulsive Solar Energetic Particle Events: From Flares to Jets"

The Research Topic "Impulsive Solar Energetic Particle Events: from Flares to Jets" is open for submissions to the Space Physics section of the journals Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences and Frontiers in Physics. The deadline for manuscript submission is 2 November 2021. We solicit reviews and perspectives, as well as original research. Manuscripts tackling progress with new observations near the Sun (Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter) and growing simulation capabilities are particularly welcome.

This call aims to collect papers making up a comprehensive e-book addressing different aspects of Impulsive Solar Energetic Particle Events.

For further information, visit https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/21007/impulsive-solar-energetic-particle-events-from-flares-to-jets.

Topic Editors:

Radoslav Bucik, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, United States

Linghua Wang, Peking University, Beijing, China

Fan Guo, Los Alamos National Laboratory (DOE), Los Alamos, United States

Sargam Mulay, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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7. ANNOUNCEMENT: Decadal Survey White Paper Organization: Machine Learning & Data Science

Members of the Heliophysics Community are coordinating and organizing white papers on Machine Learning and Data Science for the Heliophysics Decadal Survey in order to increase their visibility and impact. Anyone interested in leading, contributing to, or supporting a white paper, please reach out to Matthew Argall (matthew.argall[at]unh.edu) for more details.

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8. 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

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9. MEETING: Mini-conference at the 63rd APS DPP Meeting: "Collisionless Shocks in Laboratory and Space Plasmas (Sorting Number 11.02)" - 8-12 November 2021, Pittsburgh, PA

Conveners: Nikolai Pogorelov (University of Alabama in Huntsville), Michael Gedalin (Ben-Gurion University, Israel), and Derek Schaeffer (Princeton University)

Description: This mini-conference requests submissions which address the wealth of in-situ measurements of collisionless shocks in nature and laboratory. It will also address the physical mechanisms that govern crossing of collisionless shocks by non-thermal plasma.

Presentations discussing different theoretical approaches to describe the properties of collisionless shocks and their validation by observational and experimental data are especially welcome.

Meeting website:

https://engage.aps.org/dpp/meetings/mini-conferences

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10. ANNOUNCEMENT: NASA 2022 Heliophysics Mission Design School Applications Due November 12, 2021

Enhance Your Early Career! NASA's Heliophysics Mission Design School (HMDS) is a 3-month career development experience to learn the development of a hypothesis-driven robotic space mission in a concurrent engineering environment, getting an in-depth, first-hand look at mission design, life cycle, costs, schedule & the inherent trade-offs inherent. A NASA Science Mission Design School, HDMS is led by Jet Propulsion Laboratory in collaboration with Goddard Space Flight Center & Applied Physics Laboratory.

Science & engineering postdocs & early career researchers & faculty across all heliophysics disciplines (within 10 years post-Ph.D.) who are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents (& a very limited number of Foreign Nationals from non-designated counties) are eligible. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

2022 HMDS: Preparatory Sessions January 18 - April 1. Culminating Week with JPL's Team X March 28 - April 1.

Roughly equivalent in workload to a rigorous 3-hour graduate-level course,

participants spend 10 weeks in preparatory webinars acting as a science mission team for a community-priority solar or space physics mission & build their science traceability matrix. The final culminating week, participants are mentored by JPL's Advance Project Design Team ("Team X") to refine their mission concept design, then present it to a mock expert review board. The culminating week is typically held at JPL, however for 2022 it may be virtual instead due to on-going Covid-19 pandemic conditions.

An informational session, with chat Q&A, on the topic of applying to the 2022 Heliophysics Mission Design School, will be held on October 20, 2021 at 3:30 pm ET / 12:30 pm PT. Registration is required to participate. A recording will be made available after the session for those unable to attend live.

To learn more & apply, visit http://go.nasa.gov/missiondesignschools

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11. ANNOUNCEMENT: Upcoming SHIELD Webinar: Fri November 12th, 2021 2:00 PM EST

A Perspective on the James Webb Space Telescope

Speaker: Gregory Robinson

Greg Robinson has over 30 years of experience with engineering, program and project management, and senior executive leadership at NASA. As Program Director of the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb), his focus is development efficiency, management processes, contractor performance, and mission success. Greg will share his perspective on the development of this latest NASA achievement and the potential science discoveries that it will reveal.

Mr. Robinson is currently the Program Director of the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb). His focus is development efficiency, management processes, contractor performance, and mission success. Formerly the NASA Science Mission Directorate, Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs; ensuring high performance during development and operations of 114 Science flight projects.

Mr. Robinson held the position of Deputy Director of NASAís John Glenn Research Center, consisting of 3,200 employees, where the scope spans research and technology, aeronautics, science spaceflight, and human spaceflight. He served as NASAís Deputy Chief Engineer for several years where he led engineering and program and project management strategy, policy, implementation rigor, and performance management. He was intricately engaged with the last 21 shuttle launches post-Columbia Shuttle accident, as well as numerous satellite developments and launches.

Mr. Robinson also served as Deputy Assistant Administrator for Systems at NOAAís National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, leading the acquisition and management of all satellite systems. He spent 11 years in various leadership positions at NASAís Goddard Space Flight Center.

Friday, November 12

2 PM EST

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12. ANNOUNCEMENT: Dave McComas wins the 2022 Hannes Alfvén EGU medal

The 2022 EGU medal awardees have been announced https://www.egu.eu/news/872/egu-announces-its-2022-awards-and-medals/

A long-standing member of the heliospheric community, Dave McComas, won the Hannes Alfvén medal for outstanding scientific contributions towards the understanding of plasma processes in the solar system and other cosmical plasma environments (https://www.egu.eu/awards-medals/hannes-alfven/)

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