PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 3, Number 58 (November 29, 2009) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Nic Richmond, Melissa Lane Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. [NASA] Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research 2. [NASA] Mars Exploration Rovers Data Release 22 3. Job Announcement: Faculty Position in Geosciences 4. Job Announcement: Faculty Position in Extrasolar Planet Studies 5. Job Announcement: Faculty Position in Planetary Atmospheres 6. Job Announcement: Faculty Position in Planetary Surface Processes 7. [NASA] November 2009 Discovery and New Frontiers Programs Newsletter Released 8. Announcing the Canadian Astrobiology Training Program 9. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions o---------------------------------------------------------------------o 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 [NASA] EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (EPSCoR) The FY 2010 Research Announcement for the NASA Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is released. Each funded NASA proposal is expected to establish research activities that will make significant contributions to the strategic research and technology development priorities of one or more of NASA's four Mission Directorates—Aeronautics Research, Exploration Systems, Science, and Space Operations—and contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science and technology capabilities, higher education, and economic development of the proposing jurisdiction. EPSCoR's goal is to strengthen the research capability of jurisdictions that have not in the past participated equably in competitive aerospace research activities. NSF determines overall jurisdiction eligibility for NASA EPSCoR. The following NASA EPSCoR jurisdictions may respond to this solicitation: Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The following jurisdictions have each won a total of three awards in the last two competitions (2008 and 2009) and may not respond to this solicitation: Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Vermont For additional information, go to http://nspires.nasaprs.com [Editor Note: Content modified for length.] 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 [NASA] MARS EXPLORATION ROVERS DATA RELEASE 22 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce Release 22 of Mars Exploration Rover data. This release includes primarily data from Sols 1801 through 1890 for both rovers. This release includes revised versions of all APXS, Moessbauer, and RAT EDRs from sols 1-1800 for both rovers. They have been reprocessed to correct errors discovered in the processing software. To access the above data, please visit the following link: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20091118.html The following special services are provided for accessing MER data: MER Analyst's Notebook: http://an.rsl.wustl.edu/mer/ Planetary Image Atlas: http://pds-imaging.jpl.nasa.gov/search/mer/ To access the latest PDS Data Releases, please visit the following link: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-Release.html All available PDS data may be found at: http://pds.nasa.gov/tools/data-search/ For further information, see the PDS Home Page: http://pds.nasa.gov/ 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY POSITION IN GEOSCIENCES The University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering is searching for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Geosciences. The areas of research expertise for the position are intentionally broad. We seek an outstanding geoscientist whose research and teaching strengths complement the existing department faculty. A willingness and experience to be involved with interdisciplinary earth science research is highly desirable. Experience in field-based research and ability to teach field classes is also desirable. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to establish a teaching and research program with international recognition. Excellent communication skills, established record of publication commensurate with the applicant's career stage, commitment to teaching, and ability to attract external funding are essential. Further information about the University and Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering can be found at http://www.unr.edu and www.unr.edu/cos/geology Applicants should submit a letter summarizing interest and qualifications; names, e-mail, postal addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; a complete vita; and electronic copies of up to three of your publications to the Faculty Jobs page at http://jobs.unr.edu/ Applications will close on January 15, 2010. 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY POSITION IN EXTRASOLAR PLANET STUDIES The School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University seeks faculty who wish to engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary studies of the nature, formation, and evolution of extrasolar planets. Both observational and theoretical studies are of interest. Specific research areas might include but are not limited to: spectroscopy of planets and their host stars, novel techniques used to search for and characterize exoplanets, planetary interior models, and planetary dynamics. A demonstrated track record in research, teaching and grantsmanship is preferred. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes a description of the applicant's research and teaching interests, 2) a current CV, and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Inquiries and applications must be addressed to Kip Hodges, Director, School of Earth and Space Exploration, and submitted electronically to sesenewfac@asu.edu. Submissions in pdf format are preferred. 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES The School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University seeks new faculty who wish to engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary studies of planetary atmospheres. A demonstrated track record in research, teaching and grantsmanship is preferred. Atmospheres of all planetary bodies are of interest, including those of Mars, Titan, gas giants, and hot Jupiter-like planets in extrasolar systems. Areas of interest include: atmospheric dynamics at global, regional, or mesoscales, atmospheric state, composition, origin and evolution, and surface-atmosphere interactions. These studies could be focused on numerical modeling, observations, data analysis, instrument design and development, or some combination of these approaches. Successful applicants will be expected to interact with the current and future SESE directions, including planetary surface processes and dynamics, astrobiology, climatology, and/or the formation and evolution of planets and planetary systems. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes a description of the applicant's research and teaching interests, 2) a current CV, and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Inquiries and applications must be addressed to Kip Hodges, Director, School of Earth and Space Exploration, and submitted electronically to sesenewfac@asu.edu. Submissions in pdf format are preferred. 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES The School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University seeks faculty who wish to engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary studies of planetary surface processes. A demonstrated track record in research, teaching and grantsmanship is preferred. Specifically, we seek applicants with interests in how the surfaces of rocky and ice-rich objects are shaped by processes including tectonics, volcanism, impact cratering, and sedimentary processes. Such studies would benefit from new perspectives in planetary geomorphology, geochemistry, volcanology, hydrology, and/or structural geology, using planetary remote sensing, modeling, terrestrial analog investigations, or some combination of these approaches. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes a description of the applicant's research and teaching interests, 2) a current CV, and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Inquiries and applications must be addressed to Kip Hodges, Director, School of Earth and Space Exploration, and submitted electronically to sesenewfac@asu.edu. Submissions in pdf format are preferred. 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 [NASA] NOVEMBER 2009 DISCOVERY AND NEW FRONTIERS PROGRAMS NEWSLETTER RELEASED M3 Reveals Water Molecules MESSENGER Completes Gravity Assist NASA Week at Boaz, AL, Schools Stardust Discovers Amino Acid Genesis Reflects on Outcomes Kepler Returns Early Science Results New Horizons Checks Out Dawn Enters Asteroid Belt EPOXI Prepares for Flyby Juno Continues Development GRAIL Completes CDRs Strofio Begins Work Go to http://discoverynewfrontiers.nasa.gov/news/newsletters to view and subscribe. 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 ANNOUNCING THE CANADIAN ASTROBIOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM MSc, PhD, and Post Doctoral Fellow positions available for 2010! We are proud to announce the Canadian Astrobiology Training Program (CATP) - the first Canadian cross-disciplinary, multi-institutional undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral training program in Astrobiology. This is an NSERC–funded Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program (CREATE) (2009-2015) located at McGill University, McMaster University, University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto, and the University of Winnipeg. We are presently seeking applicants for Graduate Student Fellowship (MSc and PhD) and Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) positions available in 2010. Applications will be received until Jan. 15th, 2010. For detailed information on the CATP and how to apply, please visit the CATP website http://create-astrobiology.mcgill.ca/ 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html Irvine, CA January 7-8, 2010 Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG) http://exep.jpl.nasa.gov/exep_exoPAG.cfm Washington, DC March 22-25, 2010 SKA2010 - International SKA Science and Engineering Meeting http://www.skatelescope.org/pages/SKA2010/ska2010.htm Manchester, UK [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop that you think your colleagues should be aware of, please send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor at psi.edu.] *********************************************************************** * * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at * * http://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to http://planetarynews.org/pen_subscribe.html * * To unsubscribe, go to http://planetarynews.org/pen_unsubscribe.html * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor at psi.edu. * Announcements and other messages should be brief with links to URLs * for extended information, including detailed descriptions for job * announcements. 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