Table of Contents ====================================================================== 1. Hardcopies available: Solar-Terrestrial Research in Polar Regions: Past, Present, and Future 2. JOB OPENING: Research Scientist in Space Plasma Physics at UCLA ====================================================================== *************************** ** THE GEM MESSENGER ** *************************** Volume 24, Number 25 August 28, 2014 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Hardcopies available: Solar-Terrestrial Research in Polar Regions: Past, Present, and Future ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Marc Lessard An NSF-Division of Polar Programs sponsored workshop was held in late 2012 to bring together a diverse community of polar geospace scientists to review current and future needs is space science research at high latitudes, as well as to discuss potential strategies that enable these needs. A limited number of hardcopies of the final report are available and can be mailed on request. Please send requests to Christine Williams, christine.williams@unh.edu and be sure to include your mailing address. Electronic copies of the report can be obtained at antarcticsgeospace.org (direct link: http://www.sienageospace.dreamhosters.com/ongoing-research/). Release of this document is timely considering upcoming opportunities within the Division of Polar Programs. Workshop Conveners: Marc Lessard, University of New Hampshire Andrew Gerrard, New Jersey Institute of Technology Allan Weatherwax, Siena College ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. JOB OPENING: Research Scientist in Space Plasma Physics at UCLA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Emmanuel Masongsong UCLA solicits applications for one or more Researchers at the Assistant or Associate level, in the field of experimental or theoretical Space Plasma Physics, at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, Department of Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences. For more information about the institute visit: http://www.igpp.ucla.edu and about EPSS visit: http://www.epss.ucla.edu The institute's Space Physics Center carries out investigations of the solar wind, and the magnetospheres, ionospheres and atmospheres of the Earth and planets. The successful candidate will have completed significant independent research in space physics and/or have a strong track record in space hardware development. The primary responsibilities will be to conduct studies on key plasma physics questions in Earth’s magnetosphere, at the moon or in the solar wind using theory and/or simulation tools that will help in the analysis and interpretation of currently acquired data from the THEMIS and ARTEMIS missions, in conjunction with current (Van Allen Probes) and upcoming (MMS) missions. The successful candidate will participate actively in a diverse and broad space physics research environment across UCLA, spanning basic plasma theory, simulations, and experimental space physics. The successful candidate is expected to strengthen or complement UCLA's space borne, ground based or experimental research geared towards understanding of plasma phenomena at Earth, planets their moons and the Inner and Outer Heliosphere, and develop their own direction within a stimulating and highly dynamic environment. Candidates can apply at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00364. They should include a full CV, a short statement of research interests, and names of three individuals familiar with their work. Applications received prior to November 1, 2014 will be given full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and has a commitment to enhance diversity. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy at http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct . +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | To broadcast announcements to the GEM community, please contact | | Peter Chi, GEM Communications Coordinator, at: | | | | | | Please submit your announcements in plain text or Word document. | | | | To subscribe the GEM Messenger, send an e-mail to | | | | with the following command in the body of your e-mail message: | | subscribe gem | | To remove yourself from the mailing list, the command is: | | unsubscribe gem | | | | GEM Messenger is also posted online via newsfeed at | | http://heliophysics.blogspot.com and | | http://www.facebook.com/heliophysics | | | | Back issues are available at: | | http://www-ssc.igpp.ucla.edu/gemwiki/messenger/ | | | | URL of GEM Home Page: http://aten.igpp.ucla.edu/gemwiki | | Workshop Information: http://www.cpe.vt.edu/gem/index.html | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+