PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 4, Number 25 (June 15, 2010) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Melissa Lane Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. [NASA SPECIAL] Two Program Scientist Positions in Planetary Science Division, NASA HQ 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 SPECIAL] TWO PROGRAM SCIENTIST POSITIONS IN PLANETARY SCIENCE DIVISION, NASA HQ As everyone knows we have had some retirements in the Research and Analysis and mission areas of the Planetary Science Division (PSD) of NASA Headquarters. I am delighted to say that we have posted TWO full-time, permanent civil servant scientist positions in PSD. Each of these positions serve as the Program Scientist responsible for overseeing the science content and execution of assigned Planetary Science mission(s) and R&A programs. We have a number of exciting planetary mission milestones ahead, especially in the next 18 months, so come help us lead in this new era of discovery. The USAJobs Vacancy number is HQ10B0129. It opened on Monday, June 14, 2010, and closes on Monday, July 12, 2010. For instructions on how to apply and qualification requirements, please access the full text vacancy announcement at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?opmcontrol=1940244 U.S. citizenship is required. All applications must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement, and NASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. The vitality of our Planetary Science program begins with the best people working at NASA Headquarters, so please take a moment to think about the future of the field and your role in making great things happen for the science community. I encourage you to apply for this fabulous opportunity. James L. Green, Director, Planetary Science Division NASA Headquarters *********************************************************************** * * 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. Go to the PEN website for submission directions. ************************************************************************