Heliosphere News – September 24, 2024

A newsletter devoted to Heliospheric Science.

Editor: Nathan Schwadron (nschwadron at unh.edu)

Co-Editor: Maher A. Dayeh (maldayeh 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. CONFERENCE: Calling ALL Students, Postdocs, Researchers, and Faculty Interested in AI/ML and Plasma Physics-Related Applications!

2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position at the University of Alabama in Huntsville – Space Physicist

3. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Position in Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejection Simulations, JHU APL

4. ANNOUNCEMENT: Princeton University Visiting Fellows in Space Physics Program

5. ANNOUNCEMENT: OH-VLISM Online Seminar (September 25 at 11 am ET): Kelvin-Helmholtz in the Heliosphere and Magnetosphere

6. ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIELD Webinar: Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in the Space Physics Community Date: October 25 at 2pm ET

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1. CONFERENCE: Calling ALL Students, Postdocs, Researchers, and Faculty Interested in AI/ML and Plasma Physics-Related Applications!

Join us for the 1st FTPP Annual International AL Plasma Physics Conference (AIAPC): "AI-Informed Plasma Physics: the Opportunities"

We encourage you to attend, and while presentations are welcome, they are not required for participation.

· When: October 28-30, 2024 (check-in October 27)

· Where: Huntsville, Alabama

This landmark event, hosted by Gary P Zank (Chair, UAH), Vladimir Kolobov (UAH and CFDRC), Edward Thomas Jr (Auburn University), Masaru Nakanotani (UAH), Lingling Zhao (UAH), will explore the transformative role of AI/ML in plasma physics. The conference is supported by the NSF EPSCoR FTPP project, a collaborative effort among nine Alabama universities and industry partners.

Why Attend?

· Discover cutting-edge AI/ML applications in plasma physics

· Engage with leading experts and innovators

· Explore groundbreaking research and future technologies

· Network with peers and pioneers in the field

RSVP and More Information:

Conference Website: https://alabamaphysics.com/1st-ftpp-annual-international-al-plasma-physics-conference-aiapc/

Questions? Email: nsfepscor@uah.edu or garyp.zank@gmail.com

Seize this opportunity to be at the forefront of AI/ML advancements in plasma physics. Join us in Huntsville, the Rocket City, for an unforgettable conference experience!

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2. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position at the University of Alabama in Huntsville – Space Physicist

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Department of Space Science is seeking an outstanding scientist and teacher to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of heliophysics. This position will complement a National Science Foundation Established Program in Support of Competitive Research (EPSCoR) grant that was previously awarded to UAH. Within the general field of low temperature plasma physics, areas of particular interest to the Department include solar and interplanetary physics, especially research that supports the new Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, IMAP, and HelioSwarm missions in which the Department is engaged, particularly in the areas of coronal and solar wind physics including heating processes, turbulence, particle transport and energization (including pickup ion physics), and related space weather research. We are also looking to possibly expand departmental expertise in the area of magnetospheric and ionospheric physics. The ideal candidate will complement existing strengths within the Department while expanding significantly research capabilities and competencies. We are seeking someone who uses theory, and/or modeling, and observations to address these areas of interest. The successful candidate will teach in accordance with a typical teaching load in the Department, will develop at least two new advanced graduate level courses reflecting their research expertise, and will support and mentor graduate students pursuing MSc and PhD degrees and undergraduate students in summer programs. It is expected that the successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent degree in a field appropriate to the job description above and will have and pursue independent research funding. APPOINTMENT DATE: Spring 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Applicants must submit a complete CV, a list of publications, a list of awarded research grants, a research statement, a teaching statement, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the SPA Space Physics Faculty Search Committee 2024, Department of Space Science, Cramer Research Hall, 320 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899 or by email to pittsa@uah.edu with the header Faculty Space Physics Search Committee 2024. Applications will remain open until position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position or the procedure for application can be directed to Prof. Gary Zank and Ms Antonia Pitts, respectively.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of minorities/females/veterans/disabled.

UAH mandates that all employees maintain compliance with current federal regulations.

Please refer to log number: 23-24-586

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3. JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Position in Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejection Simulations, JHU APL

From: Elena Provornikova (Elena.Provornikova at jhuapl.edu)

As part of the newly established Krimigis Postdoctoral Scholars Program, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in computational magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). The successful candidate will work on one or more projects focused on developing models of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) in the inner heliosphere, conducting cutting-edge high-resolution simulations of CME evolution in the interplanetary space and their space weather effects in geospace. This project will straddle inner heliospheric and magnetospheric physics and will utilize models of the inner heliosphere and the magnetosphere developed at APL, GAMERA and MAGE, respectively (https://cgs.jhuapl.edu/Models/).

Prior experience in development of MHD simulations in HPC environments and analysis/visualization of simulation data is desired. The postdoctoral researcher will be mentored by Dr. Elena Provornikova of the Solar and Space Physics Group in APL's Space Exploration Sector. The researcher will collaborate with the APL model development team and with the team of the NASA DRIVE Center for Geospace Storms.

Positions are for 2-year term with a possibility of extension to a third year. Interested individuals should refer to the eligibility requirements on the website and submit their application to KPS online at https://www.jhuapl.edu/work/impact/space-science-and-engineering/krimigis-postdoctoral-scholars

The Krimigis Postdoctoral Scholars (KPS) Program is a newly introduced program by The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. This program is named after Dr. Stamatios "Tom" Krimigis who was a team member on over 50 years of spaceflight investigations of space science, from Mariner 4 to Mars in 1965 through New Horizons to Pluto in 2015. Key features of this program include a research mentor; cutting-edge research; travel support; a peer network; training in "soft" professional skills; grant proposal writing support; competitive salary; and generous benefits. Your professional outcome will include great research opportunities, a foundation for the rest of your career, and building of connections with a variety of researchers and programs at APL, a premier space mission implementation center.

Application due date: October 15, 2024

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4. ANNOUNCEMENT: 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 program aims to strengthen the Group with new and diverse perspectives while conducting 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. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Interested researchers should submit to https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/35301 the following: 1) a brief cover letter stating the specific reasons you'd like to visit the Space Physics at Princeton Group and the dates you're available to visit and 2) a CV.’

Contact: spacephysics@princeton.edu

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5. ANNOUNCEMENT: OH-VLISM Online Seminar (September 25 at 11 am ET): Kelvin-Helmholtz in the Heliosphere and Magnetosphere

With summer break having come and gone, we are thrilled to announce that the OH-VLISM online seminar series now returns for the 2024-2025 season.The next OH-VLISM online seminar will be held on Wednesday, September 25 at 11 am ET. We will have a topic-driven seminar on Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities in the heliosphere and magnetosphere. Our speakers will be Katariina Nykyri (NASA GSFC) and Xiaohan Ma (BU) talking about the instability in the magnetosphere and heliotail, respectively.

The zoom link for the seminar is: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/93240629522?pwd=01VjkeETOLDvQaPb0B4ibuVBmjiJQc.1

(password if required: ohvlism)

More information regarding the seminar or the series can be found at www.heliosphere.community

Conveners: Marc Kornbleuth, Elena Provornikova, Jonathan Gasser

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6. ANNOUNCEMENT: SHIELD Webinar: Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in the Space Physics Community Date: October 25 at 2pm ET

Jessica Harris is an astrophysicist and science communicator. One aspect of Ms. Harris’s work is focused on supporting early career researchers to maintain their mental health and grow their mental well-being. This public webinar will focus on how to foster, establish, and maintain mental well-being to build a more inclusive community within space physics.

Jessica Harris is the Owner and Founder of Jessica A. Harris, LLC. Her consulting firm specializes in the areas of education and outreach, diversity, equity and inclusion, and mentoring through Auntie Jess programming. She provides coaching and mentoring through her Auntie Jess Programming. She is certified as an Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Her mission is to inspire, empower, and support Black and Brown to not just survive but to THRIVE in STEM.

Registration: https://shielddrivecenter.com/shield-webinars/

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