Heliosphere News - July 13, 2022
http://heliospherenews.unh.edu
A newsletter devoted to Heliospheric Science.
Editor: Nathan Schwadron (nschwadron at unh.edu)
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1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: PhD Position in Experimental Space Research
2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Heliospheric Physics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville
3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Princeton University Visiting Fellows in Space Physics Program
4. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Positions in Outer Heliosphere Data Analysis and Instrumentation at Los Alamos National Laboratory
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: Boston University Postdoctoral Position in Heliospheric Physics
8. 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
9. ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIELD DRIVE Center Webinar, The Voyager Mission: 45 Years of Discovery, August 19, 2022
11. ANNOUNCEMENT: Decadal Survey White Paper Organization
12. ANNOUNCEMENT: Decadal Survey White Paper Organization: Machine Learning & Data Science
13. ANNOUNCEMENT: Outer Heliosphere/LISM White Paper Coordination, Wednesday, July 13th 11AM EDT
14. CONFERENCE: 20th Annual International Astrophysics Conference, October 31 - November 4, 2022, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
15. WORKSHOP: iid2022: Statistical Methods for Event Data - Illuminating the Dynamic Universe, Nov. 15-19, 2022, Guntersville, Alabama, USA
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1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: PhD Position in Experimental Space Research
The Space Research and Planetology Division, University of Bern, Switzerland, is seeking a PhD student to join the group for the JUICE mission to Jupiter and its icy moons. We are participating in the JUICE mission with a neutral gas
and ion mass spectrometer (NIM), which will measure the chemical composition of the atmospheres of Jupiter’s icy moons: Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Experience with electronics, measurement techniques, vacuum instrumentation, ion-optical simulation, and
mass spectrometry would be of advantage. Several tests, and calibrations with the flight spare instrument and the ground reference instrument are planned, using fast neutral atom beams and low-energy ion beams. Measurement modes will have to be defined and
operations will have to be planned.
The position is available from 1 October 2022. Candidates with demonstrated experience in experimental work will be favoured. The salary is in accordance with the personnel regulations of the Canton of Bern. Submit your application
by 29 July 2022 as a single pdf file consisting of a cover letter describing your motivation and qualifications for the position, a CV, list of your publications, and names of three references.
Applicants should contact: Martina Föhn (martina.foehn@unibe.ch) or Peter Wurz (peter.wurz@unibe.ch)
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2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Position in Heliospheric Physics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville
The Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral position in the area of the outer heliosphere and the local interstellar medium. The successful
candidate will perform computational/modeling research in support of the Solar wind with Hydrogen Ion charge Exchange and Large-Scale Dynamics (SHIELD) Center to understand the nature and structure of the heliosphere and serve as the Deputy Director for the
"Heliosphere Interaction with the LISM" Research Thrust Team. 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. Knowledge of computational methods for fluid dynamics, plasma kinetics, stochastic processes, or similar subjects and expertise in the C/C++ programming languages and the Linux OS 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@uah.edu.
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3. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Princeton University Visiting Fellows in Space Physics Program
The Space Physics at Princeton Group (https://spacephysics.princeton.edu/) 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@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.
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4. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral Positions in Outer Heliosphere Data Analysis and Instrumentation at Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1) seeks candidates for one or more postdoctoral positions in the observational study of Energetic Neutral Atoms (ENAs) and/or instrumentation development for future heliophysics missions.
The Space Science and Applications Group 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,
which will launch in 2025. Our group has also recently lead instruments on the Van Allen Probes, ACE and TWINS missions, as well as plasma instruments deployed to space for verification of international nuclear treaties.
The successful candidates for these positions will be expected to carry out original research in the observational study of IBEX ENA data, and/or support the development and calibration of instrumentation for the IMAP mission and for
other current and future NASA and National Security missions. Applicants should have experience in heliospheric science (magnetospheres, solar wind, outer heliosphere, etc.) and/or laboratory experience broadly applicable to developing hardware for the detection
of space plasmas. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to interact with Laboratory scientists engaged in a broad range of observational, computational, and theoretical research in heliophysics.
These are two-year positions with the possibility of an extension to a third year. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Physics, Space Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, or a closely related field at the time of employment. Applicants
should send their applications electronically (https://lanl.jobs, posting IRC100796) including a CV, a publication list, and statement of research interests. Applicants are encouraged to contact
Dan Reisenfeld (dreisenfeld at lanl.gov) regarding the expectations of the positions, possible research topics, and other questions related to the application.
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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/) 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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7. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Boston University Postdoctoral Position in Heliospheric Physics
The SHIELD NASA DRIVE Center at BU is offering a postdoctoral position in computational simulation of the heliosphere. SHIELD researches many aspects of the interaction of the heliosphere with the interstellar medium via simulations
of this system and comparison with data.
The successful candidate will have experience in computer simulations of complex systems and knowledge of the physical processes that affect the heliosphere. They must be team-oriented as they will be working with the rest of the SHIELD
team. A Ph.D. or equivalent experience is required in physics, astrophysics, space science, or a closely related field. Please send a letter of interest, a cv and three letters of recommendation to Merav Opher, mopher@bu.edu
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8. 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). 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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9. ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIELD DRIVE Center Webinar, The Voyager Mission: 45 Years of Discovery
SHIELD DRIVE Center Webinar
The Voyager Mission: 45 Years of Discovery
Aug. 19th at 2pm ET
Webinar Registration: https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8sYLwV14R4OOY3NFrzJoLg
Join us for this panel discussion to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the launch of Voyager as well as 20 years of exploration outside of the Heliopause. This panel will reflect on how the past discoveries of Voyager have shaped humanity’s
understandings of the outer regions of the Solar System as well as the current and future observations in the Interstellar Medium influenced by the Heliosphere. Panelists will also highlight connections with current missions, such as IBEX and New Horizons,
and future missions such as IMAP. The panelists will reflect on the outstanding scientific puzzles that scientists are looking to solve through the future of exploration, and then conclude with a Q and A session.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Nicola Fox - Director, Heliophysics Division, NASA Science Mission Directorate
- Dr. Linda Spilker - senior research scientist and Fellow at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Voyager Deputy Project Scientist
- Prof. Merav Opher - Professor of Astronomy, Boston University. Radcliffe Fellow 2021-2022, Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Director of the NASA SHIELD DRIVE Science Centers.
For more information and to register, go to https://sites.bu.edu/shield-drive/outreach-2/webinars/
Find us on the web at:
Email: shieldoutreach@bu.edu
Website: https://sites.bu.edu/shield-drive/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHIELDDriveScienceCenter
Twitter: @SHIELD_drive
Join the SHIELD Outreach list serve by sending a message to our email
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10. ANNOUNCEMENT: Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) Decadal Survey Update and Call for White Papers
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are pleased to announce that the third decadal survey in solar and space physics (heliophysics) is underway. The President of the National Academy of Sciences has appointed
Dr. Stephen A. Fuselier and Dr. Robyn M. Millan to serve as co-chairs of the steering committee. The survey will be managed by a steering committee that will be supported by several study panels and possibly additional cross-disciplinary working groups.
The survey is calling for white papers to inform the work of the steering committee and panels. White papers may focus on one or more science goals; notional instruments, missions, or ground-based investigations; or issues of broad
concern to the community. The due date for white papers is August 18, 2022. The decadal survey’s statement of task, details of the call for white papers, biographical information for the co-chairs, and FAQs are on the survey’s webpage at https://nas.edu/ssphdecadal.
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11. 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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12. 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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13. ANNOUNCEMENT: Outer Heliosphere/LISM White Paper Coordination, Wednesday, July 13th 11AM EDT
From: Elena Provornikova, Justyna Sokol, Marc Kornbleuth
Dear Colleagues,
We continue virtual meetings (now weekly) dedicated to the exploration of the outer heliosphere and local interstellar medium, white paper coordination and preparation for the upcoming Heliophysics Decadal Survey.
Please join us on Wednesday, July 13th 11:00 am EDT for the discussion and coordination of white papers on Outer Heliosphere and LISM for the Heliophysics Decadal.
A link to join the meeting via Zoom will be posted on the website https://outer.helio.zone/ shortly
before the meeting.
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14. CONFERENCE: 20th Annual International Astrophysics Conference, October 31 - November 4, 2022, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Anticipating that the COVID pandemic will be behind us by October 2022 (or at least endemic), we are pleased to announce that the 20th Annual International Astrophysics Conference will once again resume and be held at the La Posada
Resort & Spa hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from October 31 to November 4. (Welcome Reception and Evening Registration begins Sunday, October 30).
The 20th AIAC is intended to be twofold - retrospective, celebrating the solar, space, and astrophysical accomplishments of the past 20 years as expressed in the 19 prior AIAC conferences, and a future perspective, i.e., examining
some of the pressing questions that taxed our community over the past 20 years from the perspective of what we think we know and understand. Accordingly, the theme of the meeting will be From the Depths of the Solar Corona to the Darkness of Interstellar Space:
A 20 Year Perspective. We will follow the usual format of 25-minute presentations punctuated by selected 40-minute invited talks that will develop both the retrospective and future themes in greater detail. Since the 19 previous meetings addressed the broad
themes of the interaction of the outer heliosphere and the local interstellar medium, shock waves and nonlinear processes, energetic particles, particle acceleration and transport, the heating and physics of the solar corona and solar wind, turbulence processes,
and much more, these will all be themes in the 20th iteration of the AIAC. A characteristic theme of previous meetings was the universality of many of the physical processes that informed the conference, and this will be a central element of the 20th celebration.
In the spirit of keeping all attendees as safe as possible, we will be limiting the number of attendees and implementing safety protocols. In that vein, all meeting participants will be required to adhere to the following mandates:
Provide proof of being FULLY vaccinated against COVID-19 as required by the CDC.
N95 or KN95 masks only must be worn at all times during all conference functions.
Provide proof of a negative COVID test taken within 24 hours of the meeting.
Practice social distancing throughout the meeting.
Depending on ever-changing circumstances, these requirements are subject to change. Additional detail on COVID-19 safety requirements will be posted on the website.
Conference Website: www.icnsmeetings.com/conference/20thannual/index.html
RSVP Required: RSVP your interest in attending to Gary Zank at garyp.zank@gmail.com.
Conference logistics and general information: Contact Adele Corona at icnsmeetings@gmail.com.
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15. CONFERENCE: iid2022: Statistical Methods for Event Data - Illuminating the Dynamic Universe, Nov. 15-19, 2022, Guntersville, Alabama, USA
Dear Colleagues:
We are pleased to announce the meeting "iid2022: Statistical Methods for Event Data - Illuminating the Dynamic Universe", to be held on Nov. 15-19, 2022, at the scenic Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge in Guntersville, Alabama (U.S.A.).
Registration is now open at https://sites.google.com/uah.edu/iid2022, where you can also find a preliminary list of lecturers/speakers and additional information on the
workshop.
"iid2022" is a Workshop and Winter School on Statistics, aiming to further and disseminate the use of statistical methods for astronomy and space science, the physical sciences, and related disciplines. The specific focus of this workshop
is on statistical methods for event data, given their ubiquity in astronomy. As datasets become more complex and computers enable more sophisticated methods of analysis, it is useful to bring together data experts and mathematical statisticians to discuss
how statistical methods are applicable to the data. The workshop will be organized in two morning/afternoon daily sessions, with time for discussion, collaboration, and completion of statistical sample problems based on astronomical data. The workshop will
also address advances in the software available for statistical data analysis.
Each session is expected to feature
1) An introductory lecture of approximately 45 minutes, primarily aimed to explain the current state of the subject, with emphasis on mathematical statistics and sample applications.
2) Shorter contributed talks and discussions of the methods, with emphasis on recent progress and applications to astronomy, space science, and other fields. This is the venue for astronomers to contribute their use of statistical
methods for event data.
3) Hands-on collaborative analysis of sample problems with advanced software. Problems will be presented in advance of the workshop, and they can be completed in collaboration with other participants and the instructors present at
the workshop. This School component of the Workshop is aimed primarily at students and early-career postdocs.
Although this is intended as an in-person gathering, there is also an option for virtual remote participation. Students and early-career postdocs are especially encouraged to attend: in partnership with the National Science Foundation,
we plan to support early-career participants through the award of lodging and travel grants, and the waiver of registration fees (see the website for details).
We hope to see you in Huntsville for a week dedicated to statistics and astronomy!
On behalf of the Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)
Max Bonamente, Lingling Zhao, UAH
Eric Feigelson, Penn State
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