PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 10, Number 4 (January 17, 2016) 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. Research Scientist Position at FSI 2. Director - Lunar and Planetary Institute 3. Opportunities with the Desert Fireball Network 4. UA/NASA 2016-17 Space Grant Graduate Fellowships 5. International Venus Conference Reminder 6. [NASA] Hubble Space Telescope Cycle 24 Call for Proposals 7. Call for Abstracts - Second International Workshop on Martian Gullies 8. [NASA] Draft SSERVI CAN 2 Released 9. [NASA] New Volunteer Reviewer Forms Posted 10. Updated Application Information: Tenure Track Faculty Positions, University of Arizona 11. JPGU Meeting 2016 Session: Outer Solar System Exploration Today and Tomorrow 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 RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION AT FSI The Florida Space Institute (http://fsi.ucf.edu/), a multi- disciplinary center based in Orlando, Florida is devoted to facilitating and conducting leading edge applied and basic research in space fields ranging from planetary science to space physics to Earth science. We are now seeking new applications for lunar, planetary and extra-solar planet research scientist positions. Of particular interest to FSI are Principal Investigators of planetary science research grants, centers, and mission experiments who are seeking a greater career opportunity. Applicants must have a PhD in a planetary science or a relevant field. Successful applicants should have demonstrated research leadership ability and interpersonal skills, and a consistent record of both research publications and competitively funded space research and/or experimentation grants and contracts. Review of applications will start in March 2016. Applicants should apply online at: http://www.jobswithucf.com and click on the 'Search Available Positions' option on the top left. Once there, type in position number 42542 in the “keywords” box to search for this position. The hired candidate is expected to start employment at UCF in the Fall 2016 semester. 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 DIRECTOR - LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE USRA is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology. USRA works across disciplines including biomedicine, planetary science, astrophysics, and engineering and integrates those competencies into applications ranging from fundamental research to facility management and operations. USRA engages the creativity and authoritative expertise of the research community to develop and deliver sophisticated, forward- looking solutions to Federal agencies and other customers - on schedule and within budget. Universities Space Research Association is seeking a Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute program in Houston, TX. This position will provide scientific leadership and management of the program to maintain it as a premier research center in support of the NASA strategic goals in planetary science and exploration of the solar system. This position will also identify new opportunities to leverage funding, strengthen, and broaden the funding for research at the LPI and also partner with NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) to advance the center Lunar and Planetary Science goals. Provide local oversight of the institutional functions associated with the USRA owned facility in Houston. All interested candidates must apply directly at: https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ 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 OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE DESERT FIREBALL NETWORK Curtin University, Perth, Australia The Desert Fireball Network team at Curtin University are seeking two PhD candidates (fully funded) to work within the team to analyse the massive dataset. Potential projects include, but aren't limited to: - Statistical analysis of asteroidal material arriving at 1 AU; - Fireball modelling; - Probabilistic orbital dynamics of meteorites (and their parent asteroids); - Tracking space debris; - Fitting orbital and compositional data into an overall model of the compositional structure of the Solar System. There will be opportunities to become involved in all other areas of the project, including meteorite recovery in Australia, and sample analysis. More information about the Desert Fireball Network is available on the website: http://www.fireballsinthesky.com.au To apply, please send an email (with subject heading DFN PhDs) including a CV and a one-page summary of your research interests to Professor Phil Bland (p.a.bland@curtin.edu.au) by 10th February 2016. For more information about how to apply please go to: http://www.sserviaustralia.org/project/potential-hdr-projects/ 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 UA/NASA 2016-17 SPACE GRANT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS The Space Grant Steering Committee is seeking new and continuing UA graduate students interested in promoting the understanding of scientific research to the public whose program of study addresses any aspect of NASA's mission (including elements as diverse as Space and Earth Sciences/Engineering, Science Policy, and Science Education). The fellowship, co-sponsored by UA/NASA Space Grant and the applicant's nominating Department, includes a stipend of $16,000 for one or two years, both in- and out-of-state fee/tuition waivers, student health insurance, and $750/year for travel to professional meetings. Though award totals vary based on individual circumstances (whether the student requires/utilizes the out-of-state tuition waiver, numbers of enrolled class units, etc.), 2015 fellowships range in value from $29,868-$46,850. Applications must include a transcript, two letters of recommendation, letters of support (optional) from those cooperating in the education outreach effort, and the Department Head's signature committing to the departmental cost share. They are due by Monday, February 29, 2016, in the Space Grant Office, Room 349, Kuiper Space Sciences Building. Awards for fall 2015 will be announced on or before March 15, 2016. The application form and more detailed information on eligibility and fellowship requirements may be found at: http://spacegrant.arizona.edu/opportunities/fellowships 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 INTERNATIONAL VENUS CONFERENCE REMINDER Dear colleagues, This is a reminder for the International Venus Conference that will occur 4-8 April 2016 in Oxford. Please submit your abstracts before the deadline of 22 Jan 2016 (less than one week away). Instructions on how to submit abstracts, and other details of conference, are given at the conference website: http://venus2016.uk We look forward to welcoming you in Oxford. Colin Wilson & the Venus 2016 organising committee. info@venus2016.uk 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] HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE CYCLE 24 CALL FOR PROPOSALS NASA and The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) are pleased to announce the Cycle 24 Call for Proposals for Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Observations and funding for Archival Research and Theoretical Research programs. Participation in this program is open to all categories of organizations, both domestic and foreign, including educational institutions, profit and nonprofit organizations, NASA Centers, and other Government agencies. This solicitation for proposals will be open through April 08, 2016 8:00pm EDT. The Astronomer's Proposal Tools (APT), which is required for Phase I Proposal Submission will be made available/released for Cycle 24 Phase I use during the 2nd week of February 2016. Results of the selection will be announced by the end of June 2016. All programmatic and technical information, as well as specific guidelines for proposal preparation, are available electronically from the STScI Announcement Web Page at: http://www.stsci.edu/hst/proposing/docs/cycle24announce Please take note of the What's New for Cycle 24 section on the announcement page. Questions can be addressed to the STScI Help Desk at help@stsci.edu or 410-338-1082. 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 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - SECOND INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON MARTIAN GULLIES The ”Martian Gullies and Their Earth Analogues" workshop is 20-21 June 2016, hosted by the Geological Society, Burlington House, London, UK. #martiangullies The deadline for oral abstracts: Friday, 29 January 2016. We encourage both established Mars researchers and those new to the field to attend and contribute. We particularly welcome abstracts concerning Earth analogues - experimental, numerical modelling and, of course, remote sensing studies will all be considered. The workshop is focused on gullies but can encompass contributions on associated landforms, such as recurring slope lineae (RSL), glacier-like forms, "solifluction" lobes, patterned ground, impact craters, dunes, etc., with the caveat that they impact on our understanding of gully formation or modification. For more details on the conference, please see the website: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/martiangullies Please note that student members of the IAS will shortly be able to apply for a travel grant to attend this workshop through the IAS website: https://www.sedimentologists.org The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302). The Open University is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 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 [NASA] DRAFT SSERVI CAN 2 RELEASED A draft version of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cycle 2 Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) has been released for community comment. The text of this draft CAN may be found at: http://tinyurl.com/draftSSERVICAN2 Comments are due by February 12, 2016 and should be submitted via email to yvonne.pendleton@nasa.gov and please send copies to both: gregory.schmidt@nasa.gov and brad.bailey@nasa.gov 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 [NASA] NEW VOLUNTEER REVIEWER FORMS POSTED The Planetary Science Division is now seeking volunteers to serve as reviewers for proposals from the following ROSES-2015 programs: ROSES 2015 C.4 Habitable Worlds 2016 NASA Space Science Fellowship Proposals 2016 NASA Earth Science Fellowship Proposals ROSES 2015 D.3 Astrophysics Research and Analysis All open volunteer reviewer forms may be found at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/ 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 UPDATED APPLICATION INFORMATION: TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA The Department of Planetary Sciences/Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona seeks to fill two tenure-track faculty positions, one in General Planetary Science (any sub-discipline) and one in Solar and Heliospheric Physics. Theorists, modelers, observers, data analysts, and instrumentalists are all encouraged to apply. Detailed descriptions of each position and application instructions can be found at: https://lpl.arizona.edu/faculty-jobs and at the AAS job register (postings 53467 and 53470). Review of applications for the position in Planetary Science will begin on February 1. Review of applications for the Solar and Heliospheric Physics position began on January, 11, but applications will continue to be accepted after this date and until the job is filled. The anticipated start date for each position is August 2016. Direct inquiries to: Professor Timothy D. Swindle, (520) 621-4128, tswindle@lpl.arizona.edu. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer –M/W/D/V. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 JPGU MEETING 2016 SESSION: OUTER SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION TODAY AND TOMORROW [P-PS01] Outer Solar System Exploration Today and Tomorrow (session on May 22) will be held at the JPGU Meeting 2016 to be held in Chiba, Japan, May 22-26, 2016. The giant planets provide many keys to understanding planetary processes. They play an important role in shaping our solar system, and the physical and chemical processes they harbor also provide a unique opportunity to study the phenomena relevant for studying Earth and other planets, including exoplanetary systems. In this session, we discuss a wide range of topics encompassing the giant planets and their moons, including their origins, interiors, atmospheres, compositions, surface features, and electromagnetic fields. To advocate for current and future outer planets exploration (Cassini, Juno, New Horizons, JUICE, and beyond), we also call for discussions on future missions to explore giant planet systems, including how to develop better international cooperation. Discussion in this latter category will include progress in developing a solar sail mission concept for observing the Jupiter system and its trojan asteroids. We would very much appreciate your attendance and like to invite the submission of abstracts. Details on the meeting and abstract submission, please visit: http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2016/index.htm 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 May 22-26, 2016 Japan Geoscience Union Meeting http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2016/index.htm Chiba, Japan October 17-21, 2016 IAUS 328: Living around Active Stars http://www.iau.org/science/meetings/future/symposia/1161/ Maresias, Brazil [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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