PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 10, Number 18 (April 24, 2016) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Karen Stockstill-Cahill Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Postdoctoral Position at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics [1] 2. Postdoctoral Position at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics [2] 3. Abstract Deadlines for Comet Meetings 4. Postdoctoral Position at the University of Chicago 5. 2016 Planetary Mapper's Meeting 6. [NASA] Citizen Science for Earth Systems Program 7. Abstract Deadline Extended for 3rd International Conference on the Exploration of Phobos/Deimos 8. THEMIS Geodetically Controlled Mosaics Available from the USGS 9. 9th Cosmic Dust Meeting - Second Circular 10. 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT THE SWEDISH INSTITUTE OF SPACE PHYSICS [1] Postdoctoral Position in Space Physics to work with data from the Rosetta Ion Composition Analyzer The Solar System Physics and Space Technology research programme at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (http://www.irf.se) invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in Space Physics, related to the ESA Rosetta mission to comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The position is for studies of the cometary plasma environment and its interaction with the solar wind using ion data. The work mainly concerns data from the Ion Composition Analyzer (ICA) on board Rosetta and the other instruments that form the Rosetta Plasma Consortium (RPC). The position, placed in Kiruna, is funded by the Swedish Research Council and is for 2 years. Previous experience of working with plasma and/or particle data from space missions is required. Relevant experience with planetary-solar wind interaction studies is a merit. Candidates should have completed a PhD no earlier than 2013 or must plan to have completed their PhD degree no later than August 2016. Closing date is 16 May 2016. Ref. 2.2.1-96/16. More information: http://www.irf.se/link/rosetta_postdoc_may2016 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT THE SWEDISH INSTITUTE OF SPACE PHYSICS [2] Postdoctoral Position in Space Physics to work with particle data from the Mars Express mission The Solar System Physics and Space Technology research programme at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) in Kiruna invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in Space Physics, related to the analysis of particle data from the ESA Mars Express mission. IRF is the Principal Investigator of the Analyzer of Space Plasmas and Energetic Atoms (ASPERA-3) on board Mars Express. ASPERA-3 has been operating at Mars since the Mars Express orbit insertion in 2003 and has collected a large volume of data related to the solar wind-Mars interaction. The position, placed in Kiruna, is funded by the Swedish Research Council and is for 2 years. Previous experience of working with plasma and/or particle data from space missions is required. Relevant experience with planetary-solar wind interaction studies is a merit. Candidates should have completed a PhD no earlier than 2013 or must plan to have completed their PhD degree no later than August 2016. Closing date is 16 May 2016. Ref. 2.2.1-107/16. More information: http://www.irf.se/link/mex_postdoc_may2016 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 ABSTRACT DEADLINES FOR COMET MEETINGS The deadline for poster abstract submissions has been extended to April 29 for the "Cometary science after Rosetta" discussion meeting to be held at the Royal Society in London, UK on June 14-15, 2016. Full details are at: https://royalsociety.org/events/2016/06/cometary-science/ An accompanying meeting, "Comets after Rosetta" is being held in London, June 16-17. The deadline for talks and posters is April 30. Full details are at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/mssl/planetary-science/comets-after-rosetta 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 POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at The University of Chicago seeks to hire a postdoctoral researcher to support investigations of the past Mars climate and atmosphere. The successful candidate will work with Assistant Professor Edwin Kite to modify and run Mars mesoscale models and Mars global climate models, and analyze the output of those models. The emphasis of the work will be on processes that operated early in Mars history and during the transition from Mars' early wetter climate to the present dry climate. Candidates should have a background in Planetary Science, Earth Science, or Astrophysics, and experience with modifying sophisticated numerical models. Start date is flexible. Deadline: July 15 Send a CV, a brief description of research interests and experience, and a list of publications as a single PDF file to kite@uchicago.edu. Applicants should also arrange to have two letters of reference sent to this email address. Please direct informal inquiries about this post to Edwin Kite (kite@uchicago.edu). This postdoctoral position will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, and comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. More information: https://careers.agu.org/job/7996620/postdoctoral-scholar/ [Edited for length] 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 PLANETARY MAPPER'S MEETING Announcing, registration and abstract submissions are now open for the 2016 Planetary Geologic Mappers' Meeting, to be held at the USGS in Flagstaff, Arizona, June 13-15. The website is: http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/pgm2016/ You can register and submit abstracts (LPSC style) through the website's links. Abstract Submission Deadline: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Registration Deadline: Friday, June 3, 2016 Spread the word! We hope to see you in Flagstaff in June. Sincerely, David A. Williams GEMS Chair 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] CITIZEN SCIENCE FOR EARTH SYSTEMS PROGRAM The primary goal of the Citizen Science for Earth Systems Program (NNH16ZDA001N-CSESP) is to develop and implement capabilities to harness voluntary contributions from members of the general public to advance understanding of the Earth as a system. The program aims to advance the use of citizen science in scientific research about the Earth by directly supporting citizen science activities, as well as by developing technology to further citizen science research. Citizen science is defined as efforts or projects which use voluntary public participation in the scientific endeavor, including - but not limited to - formulating research questions, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data collected by citizen and/or professional scientists, interpreting results, making new discoveries, and/or developing technologies and applications. Crowdsourcing, another frequently used term describing voluntary contributions, is included under citizen science in this solicitation. Through this solicitation, two types of proposals are sought - citizen science research and low cost sensor deployment for the collection of well calibrated citizen science data. NOI Deadline: May 27, 2016 Proposal Deadline: July 21, 2016 Go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Questions concerning this program element may be directed to: Kevin Murphy kevin.j.murphy@nasa.gov [Edited for length] 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 ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE EXPLORATION OF PHOBOS/DEIMOS http://phobos-deimos.arc.nasa.gov/ New Deadline: 11:59p PDT, April 30, 2016 The Third International Conference on the Exploration of Phobos and Deimos, subtitled The Science, Robotic Reconnaissance, and Human Exploration of the Two Moons of Mars, will be the third international meeting focused on Phobos and Deimos, and on how their exploration relates to that of other small bodies, Mars, and the rest of the Solar System. The conference will be an open international forum gathering scientists, engineers, space exploration professionals and students interested in discussing the status and advancement of the exploration of Mars' natural satellites, the investigation of other small bodies in relation to Phobos and Deimos, the exploration of Mars itself via its moons, and the importance of exploring these moons for Solar System science. The conference precedes the NASA Exploration Science Forum at NASA Ames Research Center on July 18-19, 2016. 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 THEMIS GEODETICALLY CONTROLLED MOSAICS AVAILABLE FROM THE USGS THEMIS infrared geodetically controlled mosaics, updated spacecraft pointing and orientation information (i.e., preliminary smithed SPICE kernels), and supporting documentation are available for download and public use from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Astrogeology Science Center. Twenty-one daytime infrared and twenty nighttime infrared mosaics are currently available, with additional mosaics being released each year until a global product is completed. These mosaics are tied to a known coordinate system (USGS Viking Orbiter Mars Digital Image Model 2.1), spatially adjusted to align feature boundaries, and orthoprojected at 100 m/pixel scale. This process results in sub-pixel registration between images and the daytime IR and nighttime IR mosaics to be well-registered to one another. These products enhance our knowledge (e.g., position, precision, and accuracy) of image placement and the location of small-scale surface features, and will benefit the current and future orbital acquisition of data, the planning of spacecraft and surface operations, and allows for easier and improved intercomparison of all Mars data sets. Please see the following website for product download and additional documentation: http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/maps/mars-themis-controlled-mosaics-and -preliminary-smithed-kernels Please contact Robin Fergason (rfergason@usgs.gov) with any questions. 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 9TH COSMIC DUST MEETING - SECOND CIRCULAR Date: August 15-19, 2016 Location: Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan This series of meetings aims at establishing a consensus among experts on the formation and evolution of cosmic dust: where it comes from and where it goes. The primary objective of the meeting is to bring together professionals who deal with cosmic dust as well as provide an opportunity for participants to develop interpersonal relationships and scientific interactions among themselves. All kinds of cosmic dust will be considered from interstellar and disk dust to regolith particles and planetary aerosols. Attendees are limited to 50 people. Please, submit you application by May 13, 2016, 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard Time (GMT+09:00). The early bird rate of 10,000 JPY is available for those who complete both admissions application and abstract submission by April 30, 2016 (later - 15,000 JPY). The registration fee should be paid by cash on arrival at the venue. SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (SOC): Jean-Charles Augereau (IPAG, France) Cornelia Jger (Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, Germany) Hidehiro Kaneda (Nagoya University, Japan) Hiroshi Kimura (Kobe University, Japan) [Chair] Ludmilla Kolokolova (University of Maryland, USA) Aigen Li (University of Missouri-Columbia, USA) See: https://www.cps-jp.org/~dust/ [Edited for length] 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS July 3-8, 2016 Astronomical Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting http://www.asa2016.org/ Sydney, Australia September 25-28, 2016 Geological Society of America Meeting http://community.geosociety.org/gsa2016/home Denver, CO October 31 - November 4, 2016 Stardust Final Conference on Asteroids and Space Debris http://www.stardust2013.eu/Training/Conferences/StardustFinalConference /Asteroids/tabid/5541/Default.aspx Noordwijk, The Netherlands March 26-31, 2017 Formation and Dynamical Evolution of Exoplanets http://ciera.northwestern.edu/Aspen2017.php Aspen, CO [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, 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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