PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 8, Number 57 (December 14, 2014) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Melissa Lane Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. EGU 2015 Call for Abstracts: Session PS2.5 2. [NASA] Release of ROSES-14 Hayabusa2 Participating Scientist Program Delayed 3. Midwest Astrochemistry Meeting 4. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Lunar & Asteroid Exploration Science - Petrology and Geochemistry 5. Pre-proposal Teleconference to Discuss NASA Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2014 MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) 6. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships 7. Jovian Magnetic Field and Magnetosphere Postdoctoral Researcher (NASA-GSFC/CRESST/University of Maryland) 8. ROSES-14 Call: Small, Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEX) 9. Humans to Mars Summit 10. [NASA] PDS - Mars Exploration Rovers Data Release 42 11. Job Opportunity: STScI Research and Instrument Analysts 12. 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 EGU 2015 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: SESSION PS2.5 Dear Colleagues, The abstract submission for the EGU General Assembly to be held 12-17 April 2015, in Vienna, Austria, is open. We would like to invite you to submit abstracts to our session PS2.5 on Atmospheres of Terrestrial Planets: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2015/session/17355 This session focuses on the atmospheres of terrestrial planets from the boundary layer up to the thermosphere. With the multiple missions focused on Mars, Venus and Titan, the research on planetary atmospheres and their evolution is blooming with new results and advances. We welcome you to share your work with the community as contributions discussing any aspect of the neutral atmospheres of terrestrial planets and Titan. Contributions dealing with terrestrial- like extrasolar planets are also welcomed. The abstract submission deadline is 07 January 2015. Please do not hesitate to distribute this email to other scientists who might be interested in submitting an abstract, or to contact us in case you have questions. Hope to see you in Vienna! With best regards, The conveners Anni Määttänen, Emmanuel Marcq, Francisco González-Galindo 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] RELEASE OF ROSES-14 HAYABUSA2 PARTICIPATING SCIENTIST PROGRAM DELAYED ROSES-14 Amendment 42: C.19, the Hayabusa2 Participating Scientist Program(PSP) is not being released as part of ROSES-2014, but will be released as part of ROSES-2015. Questions concerning C.19, the Hayabusa2 PSP element may be directed to Tony Carro at anthony.carro-1@nasa.gov or (202) 358-0349. 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 MIDWEST ASTROCHEMISTRY MEETING MARCH 6-7, 2015, University of Northern Iowa The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Midwest Astrochemistry Consortium are pleased to announce the 2015 Midwest Astrochemistry Meeting (MWAM) that will be held on March 6-7, 2015 at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Abstract submission and registration are now open. Abstracts should be emailed to joshua.sebree@uni.edu and are due by Feb. 20th 2015. Please use one of the following as a subject line: MWAM15 abstract: PREFER TALK MWAM15 abstract: PREFER POSTER For complete submission details please see the meetings web page at: http://www.chem.uni.edu/MW%20Astrochemistry.htm Registration will be done through regular mail using the form located at: http://www.chem.uni.edu/MW%20Astrochemistry%20Reg%20Form.pdf The fee is $35 per person if paid by February 27th, or $40 thereafter. In order to encourage graduate and undergraduate student attendance, we are excited to offer several travel grants to offset travel expenses. In order to benefit the most students possible, both individual and group travel grants will be awarded. If you are interested in more information, please inquire at joshua.sebree@uni.edu. 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 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN LUNAR & ASTEROID EXPLORATION SCIENCE - PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY The Universities Space Research Association’s Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in lunar and asteroid exploration science for a full-time exempt position in the Houston, Texas area. The successful candidate will join Dr. David A. Kring and over two dozen other scientists in the Center for Lunar Science and Exploration, which is one of nine national centers of excellence supported by NASA’s Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute. The main goals of the Center’s activities are to address NASA’s highest lunar and asteroid exploration science objectives, including activities in preparation of robotic and crewed landings. Applications from those with recent Ph.D.s in the fields of petrology and geochemistry are encouraged to apply. Previous experience with lunar samples, chondritic meteorites, and/or impact lithologies will be advantageous, but is not required. Interested applicants should apply to the posting at: https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ and must submit a curriculum vita with list of publications, a two to three page statement of research interests, and a list of three references. Additional details are available at: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/exploration/ USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled 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 PRE-PROPOSAL TELECONFERENCE TO DISCUSS NASA EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN NASA STEM (EONS) 2014 MUREP INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY (MIRO) A pre-proposal teleconference will be held to discuss NASA Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2014 MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) [Announcement Number: NNH14ZHA001N, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 43.008]. The teleconference will provide an in-depth overview of the MIRO opportunity and proposal requirements. Please visit the MIRO page in NSPIRES for information regarding this NASA opportunity. To join the MIRO pre-proposal teleconference, follow the instructions for both the WebEx and conference number. WebEx will be used for the slide presentation only. For audio and to participate in the Q&A session, you must use the telecon number. Connect to WebEx (for slide presentation) Meeting Number: 994 734 547 1. Go to: https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/j.php?MTID=mf9fb45bd9f3645c10915aff49 a53e6be 2. If requested, enter your name and email address 3. Enter the meeting password: EONSMIRO123$ to join 4. Click "Join" For assistance go to: https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/mc and on the left navigation bar, click "Support". Connect to teleconference (for audio): Call-in number: 1-844-467-4685 Participant passcode: 5362715988 [Edited 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 NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) provides opportunities for scientists and engineers to conduct research largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research opportunities posted on the NPP Web site. Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA’s missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and space operations, and astrobiology. An example of one of the research opportunities in planetary science is: https://www3.orau.gov/NPDoc/Catalog/18818 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 $53,500 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. The latest NPP Newsletter: http://bit.ly/1tI5M9x For further information and to apply, visit: http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm Questions: nasapostdoc@orau.org 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 JOVIAN MAGNETIC FIELD AND MAGNETOSPHERE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (NASA-GSFC/CRESST/UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND) Applications are now being accepted for a Postdoctoral Research Associate, funded through the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) and the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology (CRESST), to work in the Planetary Magnetospheres Laboratory of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in the area of Jupiter’s magnetic field and magnetosphere, using data from the Juno (New Frontier) mission. Additional details are available at: http://www.astro.umd.edu/employment/index.html#Juno Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with prior experience conducting scientific research. Experience with magnetometer instrumentation and data, disciplined programming skills (primarily Fortran and IDL), and scientific writing experience are desired. The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 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 ROSES-14 CALL: SMALL, INNOVATIVE MISSIONS FOR PLANETARY EXPLORATION (SIMPLEX) The Small, Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) call supports the formulation and development of science investigations that require a spaceflight mission that can be accomplished using small spacecraft. All proposed investigations must be responsive to the goals of the Planetary Science Division as described in the2014 Science Mission Directorate Science Plan available at: http://science1.nasa.gov/about us/science strategy/ Proposed investigations may target any body in the Solar System except for the Earth and Sun, in order to advance the objectives outlined in the Science Plan. Investigations of extra solar planets are not solicited in this NRA. Step-1 proposals are due January 13, 2015, and Step-2 proposals are due March 13, 2015. This amendment to the NASA’s "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2014" (NNH14ZDA001N) will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and will appear on the RSS feed at: http://nasascience.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/ roses-2014 Questions concerning this program element may be directed to: Janice Buckner Janice.L.Buckner@nasa.gov 202 358-0183 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 HUMANS TO MARS SUMMIT Register Today for the 2015 Humans to Mars Summit (H2M) before the registration fee increases on January 1, 2015. Join us at the Humans to Mars Summit (H2M) that will be held on May 5-7, 2015 at George Washington University in Washington, DC. H2M is a comprehensive Mars exploration conference to address the major technical, scientific, and policy related challenges that need to be overcome to send humans to Mars in the 2030s. Some of the tentative speakers already include William Gerstenmaier, James Garvin, Steve Squyres, John Grunsfeld, Ellen Stofan, Miles O'Brien, Rebecca Keiser, Michael Gazarik, Janet Ivey, and many more. Take advantage of our special early registration today and save money before the registration fee increases after January 1, 2015. Register at: http://h2m.exploremars.org 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 [NASA] PDS - MARS EXPLORATION ROVERS DATA RELEASE 42 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce Release 42 of Mars Exploration Rover data. This release includes data primarily from Sols 3601 through 3690, rover Opportunity (MER1/B), instruments: APXS Atmospheric Opacity HAZCAM NAVCAM MI PANCAM RAT Rover Motion Counter SPICE There are no Radio Science data in this release, and no more Mini-TES or Moessbauer data are expected. To access the above data, please visit the following link: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20141212.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.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/data-search/ For further information, see the PDS Home Page: http://pds.nasa.gov/ The PDS Team Mailto: pds_operator@jpl.nasa.gov Phone: (818)393-7165 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 JOB OPPORTUNITY: STSCI RESEARCH AND INSTRUMENT ANALYSTS The Space Telescope Science Institute has openings for Research and Instrument Analysts (RIA) in our Instruments Division. RIAs will assist Instrument Scientists in the reduction and analysis of Hubble Space Telescope calibration data. Analysts will also assist in the development and testing of the scientific instruments and optical systems for the James Webb Space Telescope. They will provide user support to HST General Observers and Archival Researchers in various aspects of observation planning and data reduction. Additionally, analysts may become involved in cutting-edge astronomical research by providing support for scientific programs of staff scientists. Such support can involve calibrating data, photometry, spectroscopy, image drizzling, coding, and laboratory work in astronomical instrumentation. Successful applicants typically have a Bachelor's, Master's or a recent PhD degree in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, Planetary Science, or related fields. The starting position (RIA I, II, Senior) and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Experience with astronomical research, instrumentation or optics, scientific computing, data analysis, and IRAF or other astronomical software packages, is also desired. Additional mathematical, statistical, and programming skills (e.g. IDL, python) are a plus. Applications due: January 31, 2015 For details see: http://www.stsci.edu/institute/employment https://rn11.ultipro.com/SPA1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID= *088F3D93BAC898AD 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS March 24-26, 2015 Planetary Protection Knowledge Gaps for Human Extraterrestrial Missions http://www.nasa.gov/ames/ppw2015workshop/#.VI2qblqlP1Y Moffett Field, CA May 5-7, 2015 The Humans to Mars Summit http://h2m.exploremars.org Washington, DC May 6-8, 2015 User Training in JWST Data Analysis http://www.stsci.edu/institute/conference/ut_jwst_da/ Baltimore, MD May 26-29, 2015 Stellar and Planetary Dynamos http://www.dynamos2015.de Göttingen, Germany October 12-16, 2015 Exoplanetary Atmospheres and Habitability http://exoatmo.sciencesconf.org Nice, France [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop of which you think 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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