CEDAR email: ISEA Peru abstracts due 30 Nov; university jobs at AK and VA

Tue Aug 30 13:17:12 MDT 2011

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(1) 12-15 March 2012 ISEA 13, Paracas, Peru - abstracts due 30 November.
 From Jorge L. Chau (Chair) (jorge.chau at jro.igp.gob.pe).
See also http://jro.igp.gob.pe/isea13.

(2) Tenure Track Faculty Position in Space Physics at University of Alaska, 
Fairbanks - review of applications starts 19 December.
From: Nicole Scholle <nscholle at gi.alaska.edu> where more information is 
available from Mark Conde.(Mark.Conde at gi.alaska.edu).
See also http://www.uakjobs.com under posting #0062559.

(3) Project Manager at George Mason Univ in VA for climate change education with 
TV weathercasters.
 From Scott Briggs <sbriggs at ucar.edu>.
See also http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number F9401z

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(1) 12-15 March 2012 ISEA 13, Paracas, Peru - abstracts due 30 November.
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 From Jorge L. Chau (Chair) (jorge.chau at jro.igp.gob.pe).

The International Organizing Committee (IOC) is pleased to make the 2nd 
announcement regarding the 13th International Symposium on Equatorial Aeronomy, 
to be held in Paracas, Peru March 12-16, 2012. At this time, we invite all 
colleagues who are interested in attending ISEA 13 to submit abstracts for oral 
and poster presentations of their work. The ISEA 13 home page 
(http://jro.igp.gob.pe/isea13) has instructions on how to submit an abstract. 
The web site also contains information on registration, hotel reservation, 
financial assistance and travel.

DEADLINES:

*Abstract submission:  November 30, 2011
*Financial assistance:  December 15, 2011
*Hotel reservations in Paracas (special ISEA 13 price):  January 12, 2012
*Early registration ($450): January 12, 2012
*Airline information (for arranging group transportation to Paracas):  February 
20, 2012
*Tourism activities: It will depend on the activity, please contact Condor 
Travel (details in the webpage).

MEETING INFORMATION:

ISEA is held approximately every three to four years and is a major event in the 
field of Aeronomy. It serves as a forum for scientists to report and discuss 
recent research results and progress relating to the physics of the mesosphere, 
thermosphere and ionosphere at equatorial, low- and mid-latitudes.

The ISEA 13 program includes 8 scientific sessions with oral and poster 
portions, distributed over four and a half conference days. In addition, after 
the last day of ISEA, i.e., on Saturday March 17 2012, there will be a full-day 
optional visit to the Jicamarca Radio Observatory to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Paracas is ~270 km south of Lima and can only be reached by car. The LOC will 
arrange transportation from Lima to Paracas (and back) on predefined times and 
locations (e.g., airport or hotels in Miraflores). Participants should plan to 
get to the Jorge Chavez International Airport (code LIM). Instructions on these 
arrangements as well as other ways of reaching Paracas are provided in the 
ISEA13 webpage.

The ISEA13 scientific sessions are:

*S1: Irregularity Physics
*S2: E and F region coupling (low and mid latitude coupling)
*S3: Wave propagation between low/middle atmosphere and ionosphere
*S4: Plasma neutral coupling
*S5: Low and mid latitude Aeronomy and Electrodynamics
*S6: Ionospheric storms and Space weather effects at low and mid latitudes
*S7: New techniques, experiments, campaigns, and results
*S8: Future trends and challenges

Specific details of the sessions, including conveners, description, and a list 
of confirmed invited speakers are indicated at the website.

We expect around 150 participants at ISEA 13. Plans are being discussed to have 
a student paper competition. If you plan to attend the meeting, please bookmark 
the ISEA 13 page http://jro.igp.gob.pe/isea13 and take action now.

Best regards and thanks for your attention,

The ISEA 13 International Organizing Committee
*Jorge L. Chau (Chair) (JRO, Peru; jorge.chau at jro.igp.gob.pe)
*Archana Bhattacharyya (IIG, India; archana at iigs.iigm.res.in)
*Clezio M. Denardini (INPE, Brasil; denardin at dae.inpe.br)
*David L. Hysell (Cornell University, USA; david.hysell at cornell.edu)
*Erhan Kudeki (University of Illinois, USA; erhan at illinois.edu)
*Jonathan Makela (University of Illinois, USA; jmakela at illinois.edu)
*Kazuo Shiokawa (Nagoya University, Japan; shiokawa at stelab.nagoya-u.ac.jp)

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(2) Tenure Track Faculty Position in Space Physics at University of Alaska, 
Fairbanks - review of applications starts 19 December.
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From: Nicole Scholle <nscholle at gi.alaska.edu> where more information is 
available from Mark Conde.(Mark.Conde at gi.alaska.edu).

The Geophysical Institute and the Physics Department of the University of Alaska 
Fairbanks invite applications to fill a joint tenure-track position in physics 
and space physics. The successful applicant will join the Geophysical Institute 
as part of the Space Physics and Aeronomy Group, and will become a faculty 
member in the Physics Department of the College of Natural Science and 
Mathematics. Duties will include conducting research in aeronomy or space 
physics, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, and supporting 
the University’s wider mission through service. The position is targeted at the 
assistant professor level, although appointment at a higher rank may be 
considered for suitably qualified candidates. Current research activities of the 
Space Physics and Aeronomy Group include optical and radar observations of the 
neutral atmosphere, ionosphere, and aurora; space plasma simulations; 
ionospheric modeling; rocket experiments; and analysis of ground and space based 
observational data sets. Applications are invited from researchers working on 
topics relevant to these areas, with ground-based optical and radar aeronomy 
being of particular interest for this position. The successful applicant will be 
committed to pursuing external funding to continue his or her research programs 
at the University of Alaska. Existing facilities available for research use 
include Poker Flat Research Range, the NSF's Poker Flat Incoherent Scatter Radar 
(PFISR), rocket launch facilities, the Davis Science Center, and a lidar 
observatory. The Geophysical Institute has an instrumentation laboratory, a 
machine shop, and an electronic shop. In addition, UAF is the home of the Arctic 
Region Supercomputing Center, which can provide resources for large-scale 
computing needs. Opportunities exist for collaboration with other groups within 
the Geophysical Institute, such as Atmospheric Sciences, as well as other units 
from the wider University, notably the School of Engineering.

This position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin 
December 19, 2011. A complete job description and application instructions can 
be found at the following web page: http://www.uakjobs.com under posting 
#0062559.  For further information on the position please contact the search 
committee chair Dr Mark Conde.(Mark.Conde at gi.alaska.edu). Questions about the 
application process may be addressed to Donna Laiti, HR Consultant, Geophysical 
Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 
99775-7320, (907) 474-7791 or e-mail: dglaiti at alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer.

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(3) Project Manager at George Mason Univ in VA for climate change education with 
TV weathercasters.
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 From Scott Briggs <sbriggs at ucar.edu>.

The George Mason University, Department of Communication, Center for
Climate Change Communication (http://climate.gmu.edu/) in Virginia invites
applications for a full-time Research Associate to help manage a
multi-institution TV weathercaster-focused climate change education
partnership grant funded by the National Science Foundation.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Principle Investigator
(at Mason), the co-Investigators (at Mason, Yale, Cornell and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the project's
partners (at NOAA, American Meteorological Society, National Weather
Association, American Association of State Climatologists, & American
Geophysical Union) in determining the direction of the project, taking
lead responsibility to coordinate the contributions of all partners in
the project, and managing and maintaining budgets and contracts.

<b>Requirements:</b>

M.S. or Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric science, earth systems
science, communication, education or other relevant social science
discipline. At least two years of progressively responsible project
management experience in an environment with numerous internal and
external contributors to a project, and at least one year experience
successfully managing employees. Additional skills required include
strong competence in planning and multitasking, attention to detail,
excellent organizational skills, ability to communicate well verbally
and in writing, and the ability to adapt to the changing demands of a
dynamic research environment. Prior experience working in a university
setting, and previous experience working with TV weathercasters is
preferred.

This appointment will be renewed on a yearly basis, contingent on
performance, progress and available funding.
For full consideration, applicants must apply online at
http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number F9401z; complete the faculty
application; and upload a letter of interest, CV, and list of three
professional references with contact information.

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