PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 41 (September 23, 2018) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Elisabeth Adams Co-Editors: Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Geochemistry - Earth/Planetary Processes 2. Women in Space Conference 3. PDS Booth at DPS - Individual Tutorials (and Group Classes) Available 4. Input Requested for Solar System Science with Astrophysics Assets, Deadline Extended 5. Postdoctoral Position in Cometary Science/Astrochemistry 6. [NASA] Request for Information for Inputs to the Science Mission Directorate Strategic Plan for Scientific Data and Computing 7. [NASA] Funding Opportunity Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) 8. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Planetary Science at Western Washington University 9. PDS Dawn VIR Ceres Data Release 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 TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN GEOCHEMISTRY - EARTH/PLANETARY PROCESSES The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University http://www.brown.edu/academics/earth-environmental-planetary-sciences/ invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in geochemistry. Any analytical, experimental and theoretical/ computational approach to understanding the origin and chemical evolution of the Earth and planets will be considered. Some examples include, but are not limited to, cosmochemistry, planetary petrology, non-traditional stable isotope geochemistry, early Earth evolution, volcanology, and interactions of planetary materials with hydrospheres and atmospheres. Preference will be given to candidates whose strengths complement departmental research expertise in Geochemistry and Petrology, Planetary Geoscience, Geophysics, and Climate and Environment. We seek scientists whose research integrates field observations, geochemical analyses, experimental studies, and geochemical theory and/or modeling. We are interested in scientists whose research transcends traditional boundaries in geochemistry, such as between high-temperature and low-temperature geochemistry, geochemistry and geophysics, and terrestrial and planetary. Apply at: http://apply.interfolio.com/51680 Inquiries and other communications: DEEPS@Brown.edu Applications received by November 1st, 2018 will receive full consideration. The start date is July 1st, 2019. More information: http://www.brown.edu/academics/earth-environmental-planetary-sciences/ about/job-openings [Edited for length] 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 WOMEN IN SPACE CONFERENCE February 7-8, 2019 ASU SkySong, Scottsdale, AZ Women in Space 2019 is an expansion of the Women in Planetary Science 2018 conference held in Toronto. This event is an opportunity for scientists and engineers to showcase their work in the field of space and planetary science. The event highlights the achievements of women and non-binary researchers, while offering an opportunity to discuss, challenge, network, and support their peers. Supporting #WomenInSTEM is the prime goal of this event. We encourage geologists, geophysicists, engineers, geographers, biologists, chemists, physicists, astronomers, social scientists, and any other people working in or researching a related field to apply. Of particular interest are students studying space law, space exploration history, or commercial aspects of space exploration. Indication of interest, abstract submission, and registration are open at: http://www.womeninspacecon.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 PDS BOOTH AT DPS - INDIVIDUAL TUTORIALS (AND GROUP CLASSES) AVAILABLE The PDS will have a booth at the DPS meeting to provide PDS support to the scientific community. There will be both scheduled classes in selected topics as well as signup for individual support sessions. Topics will cover all stages of the archive process, from developing and costing a Data Management Plan through getting data through PDS peer review. Finding and using PDS data will also be covered. Sign up for an individual session to get your specific questions answered, or come to one of the scheduled group sessions: http://pds-training.psi.edu Available topics: - Finding PDS Data - General training on PDS4 (either for missions or R&A archives) - Data Management Plans for Proposers - Designing Mission or Project PDS4 Dictionaries - Archiving your data: Bring your data and we will get you started. - Using PDS4 data: How is it different and tools to read the PDS4 labels Contact: Eric Palmer, epalmer@psi.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 INPUT REQUESTED FOR SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE WITH ASTROPHYSICS ASSETS, DEADLINE EXTENDED A committee has been established to determine what the capabilities are for current/pending/future Astrophysics Assets. This effort follows a number of Solar System working groups that were organized for JWST and WFIRST (among others). Many lessons learned will carry over to other future missions, but requirements or desirements for all wavelengths should be considered in the era of the next large astrophysics mission (e.g. LUVOIR, OST, HabEX, LYNX, etc). The goal to compile a uniform set of basic capabilities and needs to maximize the yield of Solar System science with future Astrophysics missions while allowing those missions to achieve their Astrophysics priorities. Here we are seeking input from the community to be considered. All recommendations will be considered and compiled into a report for NASA's Planetary Science and Astrophysics Divisions to consider. This is the last chance to provide your input(!) so please fill this form out by October 12th. Form here: https://goo.gl/forms/U21a1LZ3v3cHtUAP2 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COMETARY SCIENCE/ASTROCHEMISTRY We are currently seeking expertise in millimeter/submillimeter spectroscopy and observations with ground-based facilities including single dish and interferometers at these wavelengths (e.g. ALMA, JCMT, IRAM 30m, NOEMA, APEX, etc.). Familiarity with cometary science and/or astrochemistry is preferred. Details on the position can be found through NASA's Postdoctoral Program (NPP) at this link: https://npp.usra.edu/opportunities/details/?ro=18599 The Theory and Observation Group in the Astrochemistry Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD) undertakes research in astrochemistry and molecular astrophysics aimed at understanding those astronomical environments that are to be studied by current and future NASA missions. We are particularly interested in the chemical connections between different stages in the Galactic evolution of matter, specifically issues related to the birth and death of stars, the formation and evolution of the Solar System, and prebiotic chemistry. Applications are due November 1, 2018. Details about NASA Postdoctoral Positions, applications, eligibility, benefits are found at: https://npp.usra.edu/ We encourage interested applicants to please contact us with a brief description of research interests, experience, and a current CV no later than October 1, 2018. Please send information to Stefanie Milam (stefanie.n.milam at nasa.gov). 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] REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR INPUTS TO THE SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SCIENTIFIC DATA AND COMPUTING Solicitation Number: NNH18ZDA017L Release Date: September 18, 2018 Response Date: October 19, 2018, 11:59 PM Eastern Time This notice is published to solicit input from all stakeholders, including but not limited to members of the scientific community, academic institutions, other agencies, the private sector, professional societies, advocacy groups, the general public, and international collaborators. The objective of the Strategic Plan for Scientific Data and Computing is to articulate a whole-of-SMD 5-year strategy that has four overall goals: 1. Improve discovery and access for all SMD data for immediate benefit to science data users and to improve the overall user experience 2. Identify large-scale and cross-disciplinary/division science users and use cases to inform future science data system capabilities 3. Enable strong theory programs that are firmly based on NASA's observations 4. Modernize science data and computing systems to improve efficiency and enable new technology and analysis techniques for scientific discovery and commercial use Full text and response instructions: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do? solId={B896B39A-F430-1916-2247-B791CE3D5FBF}&path=open Responses will only be accepted through NSPIRES. Questions: Kevin Murphy and Ellen Gertsen, Science Mission Directorate hq-smd-data-computing-rfi@mail.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 [NASA] FUNDING OPPORTUNITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE (CAN) SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION RESEARCH VIRTUAL INSTITUTE (SSERVI) SSERVI CAN-3 NNH18ZDA018C invites the submission of multi-institutional team-based proposals for research as participating members of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI). Proposals must clearly articulate an innovative research program addressing basic and/or applied research fundamental to understanding the nature of the Moon, Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs), the Martian moons Phobos and Deimos, and the near space environments of these bodies, to enable eventual human exploration of these destinations. While SSERVI will continue to support research addressing potential human exploration destinations, given 1) the Administration's focus on returning to the Moon and 2) opportunities to be provided by the commercial lunar industry, proposals that address these near-term lunar needs and opportunities will be given preference. Proposed research that complements current CAN-2 Institute Teams, and/or addresses important research areas not currently covered in the Institute, will be given strong consideration; see: http://sservi.nasa.gov/sserviteams/ Step-1 proposals: 11:59 PM Eastern Time October 19, 2018 Step-2 proposals: 11:59 PM Eastern Time December 18, 2018 Email questions no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Step-2 proposal due date to: HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov [Edited for length] 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 TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY SCIENCE AT WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY The Department of Physics/Astronomy and the Geology Department at Western Washington University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of planetary science, starting September 2019. Teaching assignments will be focused in Geophysics, a program shared between the departments. We seek applicants whose research examines the role of physical processes in planet formation and evolution, planetary interiors, surfaces, atmospheres and/or magnetospheres, small bodies, solar system dynamics, or related topics. The preferred candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program that complements existing strengths in remote sensing, planetary geology, seismology, magnetism, and tectonics, to engage students in this research, and to teach undergraduate courses at all levels, using student-centered instructional approaches when appropriate. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geophysics, physics, geology, astronomy or closely related field by time of appointment. For more details and to apply: http://employment.wwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/496058/assistant-professor-of- planetary-science Inquiries: Melissa Rice (melissa.rice@wwu.edu) Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2018. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse experiences and from underrepresented backgrounds, including (but not limited to) women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans. 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 PDS DAWN VIR CERES DATA RELEASE The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce the availability of the following Dawn Visible and Infrared Spectrometer (VIR) Ceres data: VIR IR L1a (raw) data for phase XMO4 VIR VIS L1a (raw) data for phases XMO3 and XMO4 VIR IR L1b (calibrated) data for phase XMO4 VIR VIS L1b (calibrated) data for phases XMO3 and XMO4 (No VIR IR observations were obtained in XMO3) VIR data for earlier mission phases have been previously released, so this completes the release of VIR VIS/IR L1a and L1b data for the first Dawn extended mission. To access the above data, please visit the following link: https://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/dawn/dwncvirL1.html For access to all Dawn data in the PDS archive, use this link: https://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/dawn/ 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 Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html March 31-April 5, 2019 New Quests in Stellar Astrophysics IV. Astrochemistry, Astrobiology and the Origin of Life http://www.inaoep.mx/puerto19/ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico July 21-26, 2019 Great Barriers in Planet Formation https://dustbusters.bitbucket.io/great-barriers-2019/ Palm Cove, Australia August 19-22, 2019 Hot-Wiring the Transient Universe VI http://hanksville.org/hotwired6/ Evanston, IL [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop that you think your colleagues should be aware of, please send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor@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@psi.edu * * To unsubscribe, send an email to pen_editor@psi.edu * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor@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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