PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 6, Number 27 (June 17, 2012) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Susan Benecchi Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Melissa Lane Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. DPS Meeting 2012: Abstract Submission Open, Deadline July 19th 2. Volcano-Lithosphere Interactions on the Terrestrial Planets Postdoctoral Fellowship: Lunar and Planetary Institute 3. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships 4. [NASA] JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) SALMON-2 Community Announcement 5. [NASA] Small Bodies Assessment Group Meeting, July 10-11 6. 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 DPS MEETING 2012: ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPEN, DEADLINE JULY 19TH Abstract submissions are now invited for the 2012 DPS meeting, which will be held on October 14-19 in Reno, NV. Please submit abstracts at: http://members.aas.org/abstracts/DPS/ The regular abstract deadline is July 19, with late abstracts due by September 3. Early registration for the meeting will be opening soon, and will be available June 30 - July 23nd. Regular registration will be available from July 24 to September 3. For more information about the 2012 meeting, see: http://www.psi.edu/dps12/ 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 VOLCANO-LITHOSPHERE INTERACTIONS ON THE TERRESTRIAL PLANETS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE The Universities Space Research Association - Houston invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in geophysical studies of the growth/evolution of large volcanic edifices and provinces on the terrestrial planets. The candidate will work with Dr. Patrick McGovern exploring mechanical interactions between intrusive and extrusive volcanic edifice growth, lithospheric flexural response, and magma ascent, using numerical modeling techniques, including Finite Element (FEM) and Distinct Element (DEM) Methods. Research will also entail analysis of imagery, topography, gravity, and spectral datasets for large planetary volcanoes in order to constrain the modeling efforts. Potential bodies of interest include Venus, lo, the Moon, Earth, and Mars. Requirements are a recent Ph.D. in geophysics or geology. Experience quantitative modeling of geophysical, geological, or magmatic processes with advanced codes as COMSOL Multiphysics (FEM) and PFC (DEM). Programming languages, MATLAB or FORTRAN 95 desirable. The position is two years with a possible extension to three years. Send letter of interest, curriculum vita with a list of relevant publications, brief statement of research interests, and three references to resume@lpi.usra.edu. Further information may be found at: www.lpi.usra.edu The Universities Space Research Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers scientists and engineers unique opportunities to conduct research at NASA Centers. Each NPP fellowship opportunity is designed to advance NASA research in a specific project related to space science, earth science, aeronautics, exploration systems, lunar science, astrobiology, or astrophysics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. U. S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar may apply. Stipends start at $50,000 per year, with supplements for high cost- of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial assistance is available for relocation and health insurance, and $8,000 per year is provided for professional travel. Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, and November 1. For further information and to apply, visit: http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm Questions may be submitted by e-mail to nasapostdoc@orau.org 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 [NASA] JUPITER ICY MOONS EXPLORER (JUICE) SALMON-2 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT The Science Mission Directorate intends to release a SALMON-2 PEA to solicit proposals for instrument investigations to be implemented through ESA's JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) mission. The total payload resources including mass, power, and data for the instrument complement will be described in a document in the JUICE Acquisition Library. The mission is described in detail in the ESA Science Management Plan and the ESA Yellow Book, which will become available at: http://sci.esa.int/juice and will be linked from the JUICE Acquisition Library when the PEA is released. The scientific objectives of the JUICE mission are: 1) Study Ganymede as a planetary object, including its potential habitability; 2) Explore Europa's recently active zones; 3) Study Callisto as a remnant of the early Jovian System; 4) Explore the Jupiter System as an archetype for gas giants. Below is the anticipated schedule of major milestones of the JUICE PEA. These dates may change. PEA Release approximately June 28, 2012 Preproposal Conference Release + ~3 wks Notice of Intent to Propose due August 2, 2012 Proposals due September 20, 2012 Non-U.S. Letters of Endorsement Due with proposals Selection announced (target) January 2013 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 [NASA] SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP MEETING, JULY 10-11 The 7th Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) will be at the Westin Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Registration is now open. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/bo5v3nd The registration link is in the top bar of the page. Accommodation information is also available on this site. The deadline for room reservations is June 25. The agenda and other information will be posted at the SBAG website next week: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/ Topics will include discussions of: Small Bodies Roadmap status Strategic Knowledge Gaps for the "Asteroid First" Human Exploration Scenario Strategic Knowledge Gaps Associated with Potential Human Missions to the Martian System Corporate Initiatives Finding and Accessing Small Bodies Data in the NASA PDS 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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html September 15-23, 2012 The Fourth Byurakan International Summer School (4BISS) for Young Astronomers http://www.aras.am/SS2012/index.html Byurakan, Armenia [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.php, or * send a request to pen_editor at psi.edu * * To unsubscribe, send an email to pen_editor at psi.edu * * 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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