[Shine-participants] SHINE October 2018 Newsletter

Mon Oct 29 10:43:49 EDT 2018

SHINE Newsletter October 2018

Dear SHINE Community,

We are currently working on confirming the location/dates for SHINE 2019, so stay tuned ! As a reminder, if there is an exciting problem or topic that you would like to see discussed at the meeting, please consider proposing a session (instructions given under item 3 below). Leading a session can be rewarding and fun, and the Workshop needs good session proposals in order to be a success.

Sincerely,
Georgia A. de Nolfo
SHINE Steering Committee Chair

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Contents:

  1.  Call for Session Proposals for the 2019 SHINE Workshop (Deadline: Jan 15)
  2.  Graduate Studies in Physics and Astronomy at the Dartmouth College
  3.  NSF Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure (Mid-scale RI) Opportunities
  4.  NSF Candidate for Science Analyst
  5.  Jack Eddy Postdoctoral Fellowship

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1. Call for Session Proposals for the 2019 SHINE Workshop (Deadline: Jan 15)

If there is a topic that you would like to see included in next year's Workshop, please consider proposing a session. Session proposals can be very brief (about one page), should include a list of questions that the session will focus on, and can be emailed to me at georgia.a.denolfo at nasa.gov<mailto:georgia.a.denolfo at nasa.gov>. More detailed guidelines for session organizers are included on the SHINE website, www.shinecon.org<http://www.shinecon.org> (see the first link in the right sidebar of that web page). If you have an idea for a session but would like help organizing it, you can still submit a session proposal. If your proposed session goes forward, the Steering Committee will look for a co-organizer to work with you. The Steering Committee encourages the submission of interdisciplinary proposals that connect more than one of the principle sub-disciplines represented at SHINE.

In addition to 2019 workshop session proposals, the Steering Committee would like to encourage the submission of proposals for a SHINE Working Group. A Working Group would consist of 2-3 organizers who have an inter-disciplinary science topic that can be explored in 1-day sessions over 2-3 years. Members of the Working Group would help to organize and sustain the session through multiple years bringing continuity and growth to the identified science topic. Proposals should identify inter-disciplinary topics and present a plan for exploring this topic over
multiple years.  The deadline for submitting session proposals is January 15, 2019.

2. Graduate Studies in Physics and Astronomy at the Dartmouth College

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Dartmouth College seeks prospective graduate students interested in pursuing research in space physics, plasma physics, and plasma astrophysics. Successful candidates will enter the program in Fall 2019. The deadline for application is January 15, 2019; Fellowships and Research assistantships are available. Prospective students should apply at  https://physics.dartmouth.edu/graduate/apply.

The plasma and space physics research group at Dartmouth (https://physics.dartmouth.edu/research/plasma-and-space-physics) covers broad research interests including the theory and modeling of fundamental plasma physics (e.g., magnetic reconnection, turbulence, instabilities, particle acceleration) in laboratory, space and astrophysical systems; sounding rocket, balloon, CubeSat missions and ground-based experiments that study the aurora, Earth’s radiation belts and the ionosphere; and global modeling of Earth’s magnetosphere and the Sun’s heliosphere. We are involved in existing NASA spacecraft missions, including Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS), Van Allen Probes, and many sounding rocket and balloon studies.

Questions about the program and application process should be directed to Prof. Yi-Hsin Liu (Yi-Hsin.Liu at Dartmouth.edu<mailto:Yi-Hsin.Liu at Dartmouth.edu>). We encourage students to consider joining our small, close-knit department. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We kindly request educators and researchers to distribute this announcement to possible candidates.

3. Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure (Mid-scale RI) Opportunities
October 15, 2018
Dear Colleagues:

Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure (Mid-scale RI) is an NSF-wide Big Idea designed to address the research community's growing needs for contemporary research infrastructure to support the advancement of science and engineering research, as well as science, technology, engineering and mathematics education research. Mid-scale RI will fund the implementation of experimental research capabilities in the mid-scale range (i.e., with a total project cost of between $6 million and $70 million). The overall objective of Mid-scale RI is to transform scientific and engineering research fields by making available new capabilities, while simultaneously training researchers in the acquisition, implementation, development, design, and/or construction of cutting-edge infrastructure.

Mid-scale research infrastructure has been identified as critical for scientific advances in many research areas. In recognition of this scientific importance, the 2017 American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA) directed NSF to "evaluate the existing and future needs, across all disciplines supported by the Foundation, for mid-scale projects" and to "develop a strategy to address the needs identified." NSF issued a Dear Colleague Letter (NSF 18-0131<https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19013/nsf19013.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click#_ftn1>) and received responses whose execution would require $8 billion to $10 billion in funding for projects in the $20 million to $100 million range.

This fall, NSF intends to announce Mid-scale RI funding opportunities. These will be for research infrastructure that will advance the frontiers of discovery in any of the research domains supported by NSF.2 <https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19013/nsf19013.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click#_ftn2> These forthcoming funding opportunities are intended to encompass research infrastructure broadly defined, from the creation of mid-scale disciplinary instrumentation to the implementation (including acquisition and construction) of mid-scale facilities, cyber infrastructure and other infrastructure that are demonstrated to be necessary to support specific science, engineering or education research objectives associated with current or future NSF-supported research activities. This portfolio may also include mid-scale upgrades to existing research infrastructure.

NSF anticipates that one solicitation will include an opportunity to propose Mid-scale RI projects with a total project cost of between approximately $6 million and approximately $20 million, pending the availability of funds. A second solicitation is expected to include an opportunity to propose Mid-scale RI projects with a total project cost of between approximately $20 million and approximately $70 million, pending the availability of funds.

Both Mid-scale RI programs will emphasize strong scientific merit, responsiveness to an identified need of the research community, technical readiness for implementation, sound management, and a well-developed plan for training students and involving a diverse workforce in mid-scale facility development and/or data management.

CONTACTS
Information regarding the Mid-scale RI funding opportunities will be available this fall via the NSF website. The funding opportunities will list NSF-wide and directorate-specific points of contact. In the meantime, general questions about this Dear Colleague Letter may be addressed to:  MSRI at nsf.gov<mailto:MSRI at nsf.gov><mailto:MSRI at nsf.gov>

Sincerely,
Joanne S. Tornow, Assistant Director (Acting), BIO
James Kurose, Assistant Director, CISE
Karen Marrongelle, Assistant Director, EHR
Dawn M. Tilbury, Assistant Director, ENG
William E. Easterling, Assistant Director, GEO
Anne Kinney, Assistant Director, MPS
C. Suzanne Iacono, Of

4. NSF Candidate for Science Analyst
The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Science Analyst in the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Science (AGS) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Alexandria, VA.

AGS supports fundamental research into the physical, chemical, and biological processes that impact the composition and physical phenomena and behavior of matter between the sun and the surface of the Earth. This includes a wide variety of important processes that impact humans and society, such as space weather, tropospheric weather, climate, and air quality. Specific programs include studies of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of earth's upper and lower atmosphere and its space environment, and research on climate processes and variations.

The AGS Science Analyst will primarily provide support for activities and programs within the Division. In particular, the position holder will develop and produce data analyses, reports and presentations that describe the research and facilities supported by AGS and the outcomes of that investment. This will aid in program and portfolio evaluation, inform decisions made by Division management, and help engage AGS's many stakeholders more effectively. The incumbent will also assist program officers in the solicitation and merit review of proposals for NSF funding, and the oversight of NSF awards. These tasks will involve frequent interactions with staff throughout the Division and in other parts of NSF.

Major duties for the AGS Science Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following:
  *   As required by the Division Director, Sections Heads or Program Directors, develop reports, studies, and analyses of research funded by the Division and its outcomes.
  *   Develop data-driven measures to aid in the evaluation of the impact (scientific and technical, economic, or societal) of the AGS portfolio, in the form of complex data and text analyses, performance metrics, and other analytics, as needed. Identify, retrieve and examine pertinent textual content and data. Validate results and analyses to ensure consistency and quality control.
  *   Create presentations, graphics, and other media highlighting AGS programs and outcomes for a variety of internal and external audiences.
  *   Work with AGS management and Program Directors to compile and present information on program portfolios, metrics and outcomes that inform expert assessment of the Division's program investments. Results of findings may be used at meetings of Advisory Committees, Committees of Visitors, and other internal and external forums.
  *   Assist in the solicitation, merit review and award oversight processes. This will include handling or re-directing questions from the scientific community concerning AGS programs, identifying expert reviewers and assisting with the management of proposal review panels.

Learn more and apply for this position at:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512412900

5. Jack Eddy Postdoctoral Fellowship Deadline

Application Deadline: January 11, 2019.

UCAR is pleased to announce the 2019 call for applications for the Jack
Eddy Postdoctoral Fellowship program sponsored by NASA?s Living with a Star
(LWS) program. These fellowships are designed to train the next generation
of researchers in the emerging field of heliophysics.

Heliophysics embraces all aspects of the Sun-Solar System, and includes
many of the basic physical processes found in the laboratory, the solar
system, and throughout the universe. These processes generally involve the
interactions of ionized gases (plasmas) with gravitational and
electro-magnetic fields, and with neutral matter. The physical domain of
heliophysics ranges from deep inside the Sun to the Earth?s upper
atmosphere.

Jack Eddy Fellowships provide a unique opportunity to go where few have
gone before! Fellows are UCAR  employees and receive a fixed annual salary,
UCAR?s extensive benefits package, and allowances for relocation, travel
and publications. Appointments will be announced by April 1, 2019.

To apply for the fellowship and for more information and please visit:
https://cpaess.ucar.edu/heliophysics/jack-eddy/how-postdocs-apply

Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)

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