PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 36 (August 29, 2018) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Elisabeth Adams, Karen Stockstill-Cahill Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o--------------------------SPECIAL EDITION----------------------------o OPEN POSITIONS AT NASA HEADQUARTERS: PLANETARY SCIENCE DIVISION DIRECTOR AND NASA'S DEPUTY CHIEF SCIENTIST From: James L. Green, NASA Chief Scientist NASA is now advertising for the Director of the Planetary Science Division in the Science Mission Directorate. The Director is responsible for overseeing the science content and execution of planetary program missions and activities. To find a detailed description of this position and additional information on qualifications and application procedures, please click on the USAjobs link below: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/509092900 In addition, NASA is now advertising for the Deputy Chief Scientist in the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS). The OCS represents all of the scientific endeavors in the agency, ensuring they are aligned with and fulfill the administration's science objectives. The OCS advises the NASA Administrator and other senior officials on agency science programs, strategic planning and the evaluation of related Investments. To find a detailed description of this position and additional information on qualifications and application procedures, please click on the USAjobs link below: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/507003600 The vitality of our science programs begins with the best people working at NASA Headquarters, so please take a moment to think about the future of the field and your role in making great things happen for the science community. I encourage you to apply to these fabulous opportunities. *********************************************************************** * 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. Title plus text is limited to 200 words. Go to * http://planetarynews.org/submission.html for complete submission * directions. * * PEN is a service provided by the Planetary Science Institute * (http://www.psi.edu) using no NASA funds. All editorial work is * volunteer. **********************************************************************