PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 4, Number 45 (October 17, 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. Registration for the 2011 Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC-2011) is Now Open! 2. The NASA Postdoctoral Program at the Goddard Space Flight Center 3. Faculty Position in Extrasolar Planet Studies 4. Announcement: 39th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research and Associated Events (COSPAR 2012) 5. Postdoc Fellowships at ASU - SESE 6. GNIRS System Verification 7. 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 REGISTRATION FOR THE 2011 NEXT-GENERATION SUBORBITAL RESEARCHERS CONFERENCE (NSRC-2011) IS NOW OPEN! Hosted by Space Florida, the University of Central Florida, and the Southwest Research Institute, NSRC is the meeting for researchers and educators wanting to participate in, learn about, and contribute to the new era of commercial, reusable suborbital spaceflight. Reserve your seat by registering today at: http://nsrc.swri.org/ Abstracts for talks can also be submitted at this web site. The conference will take place on the University of Central Florida campus Feb 28 to Mar 2, 2011. On behalf of the sponsors and the conveners of NSRC-2011, we look forward to your participation in NSRC in beautiful Orlando this February. 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 THE NASA POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM AT THE GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER Want to work in a vibrant research environment that combines lab work, theory and spaceflight? GSFC wants you! The Solar System Exploration Division seeks talented applicants for the NASA Postdoctoral Program for positions at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD in any of our Labs: Astrochemistry (691), Planetary Systems (693), Laser Remote Sensing (694), Planetary Magnetospheres (695), Planetary Geodynamics (698) and Planetary Environments (699). The NPP program has three yearly deadlines, Mar. 1, July 1 and Nov. 1, and we particularly seek applicants for the Nov. 1 deadline. More information can be found on our websites: http://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/690 (and /691, /693 ,/694, /695, /698, /699) NPP applications may be found at: http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/ Opportunities in the NPP catalog are listed under Space Science and Solar System. 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 FACULTY POSITION IN EXTRASOLAR PLANET STUDIES The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University is seeking new faculty expertise in the study of the nature, formation, and evolution of extrasolar planets. Applicants with both observational and theoretical interests are being sought. Specific research areas might include but are not limited to: spectroscopy of planets and their host stars, novel techniques for searching for and characterizing exoplanets, planetary interior modeling, and planetary dynamics. The School is particularly interested in hiring faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level who aspire to leadership positions in large-scale space- and/or ground-based research initiatives. The successful candidate's appointment may begin as early as August 15, 2011. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes a description of the applicant's research and teaching interests and experience; 2) a current CV; and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. All materials should be submitted electronically, in PDF format, through the school's website: http://sese.asu.edu/opportunities-faculty Application reviews will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. We encourage submission of complete applications no later than December 1, 2010. [Editor Note: Modified for length.] 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 ANNOUNCEMENT: 39TH SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH AND ASSOCIATED EVENTS (COSPAR 2012) 14 - 22 July 2012 Mysore, India Contact: COSPAR Secretariat c/o CNES 2 Place Maurice Quentin 75039 Paris Cedex 01, France Tel: +33 1 44 76 75 10 Fax: +33 1 44 76 74 37 cospar@cosparhq.cnes.fr http://www.cospar-assembly.org Scientific Program Chair: Prof. U.R. Rao, Department of Space, India Abstract Deadline: Mid-February 2012 Selected papers published in Advances in Space Research, a fully refereed journal with no deadlines open to all submissions in relevant fields. 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 POSTDOC FELLOWSHIPS AT ASU - SESE The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at ASU invites applications for the Exploration Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Research areas within SESE encompass astrophysics, cosmology, Earth science, climate science, planetary science, exploration systems engineering, and science education. The Exploration Fellowship Program aims to provide opportunities for conducting research on cutting-edge topics and to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Applications must include a brief research proposal that has been discussed with prospective faculty sponsors. Preference will be given to proposals including multiple focus areas within SESE and that will involve new collaborations. Potential research topics span the full range of research interests of our faculty (http://sese.asu.edu/focus_areas), including key initiatives in the origin, evolution, and fate of the Universe, planetary bodies, Earth's surface environment, and life; and lifelong science and engineering education. Applications are due December 31, 2010. A full description of the application process is available at: http://sese.asu.edu/opportunities We expect to award up to 2 fellowships this year (typical start dates July 1 - September 1). ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce. [Editor Note: Modified for length.] 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 GNIRS SYSTEM VERIFICATION Dear Colleague, The Gemini Observatory is delighted to invite the Gemini Community to submit proposals for GNIRS System Verification (SV) observations on the Gemini North Telescope. Twelve nights are available for SV science during the period December 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. The goal of SV is to thoroughly test not only the capabilities of GNIRS, but also test the entire system from observation definition to data reduction and demonstrate to the community, through interesting and challenging astronomy programs, the potential of GNIRS. Note that this opportunity to propose for GNIRS comes in addition to the availability of GNIRS for regular proposals in 2011A. The deadline for submitting proposals is before midnight HST on Monday October 25 (6:00am EDT Tuesday October 26). Detailed information on GNIRS SV and instructions for applying for SV time are available at: http://www.gemini.edu/sciops/instruments/gnirs/system-verification The GNIRS web pages contain detailed information about the capabilities of the instrument. The GNIRS instrument scientists, Tom Geballe and Rachel Mason welcome questions about the instrument and the SV process. Sincerely, Verne V. Smith and Knut Olsen NOAO 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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS February 28 - March 2, 2011 Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC-2011) http://nsrc.swri.org/ Orlando, FL May 9-12, 2011 2011 IAA Planetary Defense Conference http://www.pdc2011.org/ Bucharest, Romania [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop of which your colleagues should be aware, 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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