CEDAR email: CCMC CEDAR-GEM Challenge Apr 15; space weather jobs in CA, UK, and Sweden

Thu Apr 11 14:57:12 MDT 2013

This is a generic mailing to the CEDAR community sent 11 April 2013.
Meetings and jobs are listed at http://cedarweb.hao.ucar.edu under
'Community' as 'Calendar of Meetings' and 'CEDAR related opportunities'.
CEDAR email messages are under 'Community' as 'CEDAR email Newsletters'.
All are in 'Quick Links' on the main page.
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(1) Invitation to GEM-CEDAR Challenge meeting at the Millennium Hotel in 
Boulder, CO on Monday April 15.
 From <jasoon.shim at nasa.gov>.
See also 
http://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/challenges/GEM-CEDAR/call_for_participation_Apr_13.php

(2) Postdoc and PhD student positions at the Swedish Institute of
Space Physics, Uppsala, Sweden - applications due 15 May.
 From <Anders.Eriksson at irfu.se> in 10 April 2013 SPA Newsletter.

(3) Vacancy for Space Weather Scientist at Rutherford Appleton Lab, UK - 
applications due 10 May.
 From <mike.hapgood at stfc.ac.uk> in 10 April 2013 SPA Newsletter.

(3) Thermosphere-Ionosphere Space Weather, California Institute of
Technology (Caltech), Postdoctoral Scholars Program at the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
 From <tony.mannucci at jpl.nasa.gov> in 10 April 2013 SPA Newsletter.

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(1) Invitation to GEM-CEDAR Challenge meeting at the Millennium Hotel in 
Boulder, CO on Monday April 15.
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 From <jasoon.shim at nasa.gov>.

We would like to invite you all to CEDAR-GEM Challenge meeting at the
Millennium Hotel (in half the ballroom) in Boulder, CO on Monday April 15
(08:00-12:00).  We will discuss issues related to modeling of MI coupling
such as role of drivers and model-data comparison.  Please let us know if
you are interested in presenting your viewpoints (1-5 slides) on the topics:
*Role of high-latitude drivers on the ionosphere/thermosphere
*High latitude electric potential
*Aurora particle precipitation
*Penetration electric fields
*Climatology
*Suitable metrics
*Real-time validation
The tentative agenda is available at 
http://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/challenges/GEM-CEDAR/call_for_participation_Apr_13.php

Masha Kuznetsova <maria.m.kuznetsova at nasa.gov>, Barbara Emery <emery at 
ucar.edu>, Ja Soon Shim <jasoon.shim at nasa.gov>.

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(2) Postdoc and PhD student positions at the Swedish Institute of
Space Physics, Uppsala, Sweden - applications due 15 May.
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 From <Anders.Eriksson at irfu.se> in 10 April 2013 SPA Newsletter.

Applications are invited for the following positions in Uppsala, Sweden, all
with deadline May 15, 2013:

* Postdoc position at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Uppsala, for
studies of magnetic reconnection related to our Cluster and MMS activities.
More information at
http://www.irf.se/Topical/Vacancies/?group=P4&vacid=20&chosen=topical

* PhD student position at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Uppsala,
for studies of plasma and dust around icy moons and comets related to our
Cassini and Rosetta projects. More information at
http://www.irf.se/Topical/Vacancies/?group=P4&vacid=24&chosen=topical

* PhD student position in Astrophysics or Space Physics at the Department of
Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University. The position is open for research
within any of the astrophysics and space physics research groups in Uppsala.
More information at http://www.uu.se/jobb/phd-
students/annonsvisning?languageId=1&tarContentId=239016

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(3) Vacancy for Space Weather Scientist at Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) Space, 
UK - applications due 10 May.
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 From <mike.hapgood at stfc.ac.uk> in 10 April 2013 SPA Newsletter.

The Space Physics Division at STFC RAL Space is looking to recruit an
experienced space weather scientist/programme leader to join the team
promoting the application of the Division’s skills in the observation and
modelling of space weather phenomena, in particular through the acquisition
of emerging project opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate
an ability to both ensure the effective space weather exploitation of current
projects and to develop new approaches and applications related to space
weather. He/she will play a key role in our team, applying her/his scientific
expertise to create and lead new projects, acting as a scientific coordinator
for our wider efforts to exploit future opportunities and working closely
with senior staff in Space Physics Division to develop and implement an
innovative programme, well-matched to future opportunities. The successful
candidate will be required to maintain a strong scientific profile, both to
ensure the quality and relevance of their work, and to ensure their
reputation among potential partners. He/she will be expected to undertake
personal research, in collaboration with other experts within RAL Space and
among our international partners. This fixed-term appointment will be to STFC
band E salary scale: £33780 - £43164 depending on experience. The closing
date for applications is 10 May 2013. Full requirements of the post and
instructions how to apply are available at
http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc90370_2971.aspx

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(3) Thermosphere-Ionosphere Space Weather, California Institute of
Technology (Caltech), Postdoctoral Scholars Program at the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
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 From <tony.mannucci at jpl.nasa.gov> in 10 April 2013 SPA Newsletter.

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Postdoctoral Scholars
Program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) invites applications for a
postdoctoral research position in JPL's Ionospheric and Atmospheric Remote
Sensing Group, Section 335.

The research will involve forecasting conditions in the thermosphere-
ionosphere caused by solar disturbances. Dr. Anthony J Mannucci, in JPL's
Tracking Systems and Applications Section, will serve as JPL postdoctoral
advisor to the selected candidate. The appointee will carry out research in
collaboration with the JPL advisor, resulting in publications in the open
literature.

Candidates should have a recent PhD in space physics with a strong background
in data analysis and physics-based modeling. Experience in using and
developing space physics models is highly desirable. Candidates who have
received their PhD within the past five years since the date of their
application are eligible. The annual starting salary for recent PhDs is
$52,000 USD and can vary somewhat according to the selected applicant's
qualifications. Postdoctoral Scholar positions are awarded for a minimum of
one-year period and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years.

Please send a letter describing your research interests, a curriculum vitae,
a list of three references (with telephone numbers, postal and email address)
and arrange the reference letters to be sent to:

Name: Anthony J Mannucci
<br>Address: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, MS 138-308, 4800 Oak Grove Drive,
<br>Pasadena, CA 91109
<br>Telephone: 8183541699
<br>Fax: 818-393-5115
<br>E-Mail: tony.mannucci at jpl.nasa.gov

Caltech and JPL are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. Women,
minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

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