Heliosphere News – October 10, 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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http://heliospherenews.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. JOB OPENING: Post-Doctoral Research Grant in Experimental Physics at the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in Italy

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

6. ANNOUNCEMENT: OH-VLISM Online Seminar (October 16 at 11 am ET): Jeffrey Linsky

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

8. ANNOUNCEMENT: Project LISA-Helio (Leaders for an Inclusive and SAfe Heliophysics community)

9. ANNOUNCEMENT: Join the SPA Early Career Leadership Advisory Committee!

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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. JOB OPENING: Post-Doctoral Research Grant in Experimental Physics at the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in Italy

INFN is the Italian institute for research in fundamental physics, using ground and space-based laboratories. The 2025/2026 INFN Research Grant Program is offering twenty positions for research activity in Experimental Physics. The research programs of the candidates must focus on the research fields of the INFN units and laboratories selected which include both detector instrumentation and data analysis on INFN-funded projects like, among others, AMS-02, LiteBIRD, VIRGO, ET, etc. (for the full list of experiments in astroparticle physics, visit https://web.infn.it/csn2/index.php/it/esperimenti/185-esperimenti-24).

Each Research Grant is issued for two years.

Deadline: November 15th, 2024 (11:59 a.m. CET)
More details are available at https://jobs.dsi.infn.it/borseassegni/pdf/getfile.php?filename=27077.pdf

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree (or an equivalent qualification) obtained at most eight years before the call deadline, i.e., on or after November 15th, 2016. Candidates preparing their doctoral thesis are eligible to apply (the degree must be obtained by November 1st, 2025, or before taking up their appointment with INFN). The annual gross salary is €31.308,00, (the net salary according to the regulations in force on 27-06-2023 is €27.600,00. This number might be subject to change) plus a €5.000,00 one-year benefit for moving to Italy.

Within this program, the INFN unit at the Department of Physics, University of Milan Bicocca (Milan, Italy), is seeking candidates for its research programs on heliophysics and cosmic rays.

Contact persons:

Giuseppe La Vacca (giuseppe.lavacca at mib.infn.it), Stefano Della Torre (stefano.dellatorre at mib.infn.it)

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5. 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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6. ANNOUNCEMENT: OH-VLISM Online Seminar (October 16 at 11 am ET): Jeffrey Linsky

Our next OH-VLISM online seminar will be on Wednesday, October 16 at 11 am ET. Our speaker will be Jeffrey Linsky (JILA/UC Boulder), giving a talk on "Sightlines through the LISM with high neutral hydrogen column densities: What do they mean?".

The zoom link for the seminar is: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/97619585580?pwd=elSWwwUdwIejxBD2K1h3f367jg1lTe.1

(password if required: ohvlism)

More information regarding the current seminar, past seminars, or signing up for our mailing list can be found at our website: www.heliosphere.community

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7. 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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8. ANNOUNCEMENT: Project LISA-Helio (Leaders for an Inclusive and SAfe Heliophysics community

Dear Colleagues,

We announce the formation of Project LISA-Helio (Leaders for an Inclusive and SAfe Heliophysics community), dedicated to opposing harassment within our science community, with the goal of creating a future for heliophysics that is safe and welcoming for people of all backgrounds. This initiative will serve as a platform for advocacy, mentorship, education, and support for women and other underrepresented groups, and fundamentally shift the current culture, where harassment goes ignored or outright dismissed. We call upon everyone within our community to contribute to this cause.

This movement is inspired by a broad systemic problem that is deeply ingrained within our wider Heliophysics community. Whether serving on committees or panels, presenting at conferences, or in our day-to-day work, we are constantly reminded of the pervasiveness of sexual and gender harassment and the lack of adequate training and protections.

Project LISA-Helio is dedicated to bringing awareness and change in order to create a safe culture and environment in our field. If these sentiments resonate with you, please respond to this call to action by signing up for our mailing list on this Google form: https://forms.gle/8yuffMAhieg6Q89x7. More details will follow.

Sincerely,

Lisa Winter-Baek, Raluca Ilie, Romina Nikoukar, Alessandra Pacini, and Lisa Upton

Womeninheliophysics@gmail.com

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9. ANNOUNCEMENT: Join the SPA Early Career Leadership Advisory Committee!

Dear Early Career Community,

We are excited to invite you to apply for a position on the AGU Space Physics and Aeronomy (SPA) Early Career Leadership Advisory Committee (EC-LAC)!

The EC-LAC is composed of Early Career SPA members (within 10 years of graduation) and works to understand and advocate for the needs of Early Career scientists within our field. Our goal is to foster a supportive environment where Early Career researchers can thrive.

We are particularly interested in broad representation from all SPA disciplines to ensure diverse perspectives are heard and represented. If you're interested, we encourage you to self-nominate using the following form:

https://tinyurl.com/ECLACnomination

If you have any questions about the committee or the nomination process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

Bea Gallardo-Lacourt (Chair) & Robert Allen (Co-Chair)
On behalf of the EC-LAC

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Cheers,

Nathan