PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 45 (October 21, 2018) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Elisabeth Adams Email: pen_editor@psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Call for Sessions: 2019 NAM 2. Education and Outreach Shareathon at DPS 3. Workshop on In Situ Exploration of the Ice Giants 4. Centaur Exploration Workshop: The Roots of Activity 5. SBAG 20 Early Career Opportunities 6. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 7. Updated Community White Paper on the Case for Landed Mercury Science 8. Ph.D. Graduate Positions at Universidad de Atacama 9. Graduate and Postdoctoral Opportunities in Planetary Surface Processes at Stanford University 10. Ph.D. Position in Cometary Science 11. Open Postdoc Position: UC Berkeley 12. Director, University of Texas Institute for Geophysics 13. Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics (Multiple Positions) 14. [NASA] ROSES-18 Amendment 34: Lunar Surface Instrument and Technology Payloads Final Text Released 15. 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 CALL FOR SESSIONS: 2019 NAM https://nam2019.org The Royal Astronomical Society's 2019 National Astronomy Meeting will be held on the campus of Lancaster University from Sunday 30 June to Thursday 4 July. With about 600 attendees per year, this conference includes contributions from the UK Solar Physics (UKSP) and Magnetosphere Ionosphere and Solar- Terrestrial (MIST) communities in addition to other solar system science and astrophysics communities, and is open to attendees from around the world. We now invite the community to submit proposals for parallel sessions to be held at NAM2019. Proposals are welcome for sessions covering all aspects of NAM, UKSP, and MIST science, including cross-discipline sessions. Proposals should be submitted here: https://nam2019.org/session-submission The deadline for submitting parallel session proposals is Monday, 7 January 2019 at 17:30 UTC. 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 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SHAREATHON AT DPS Rotunda Room (Knoxville Convention Center) on Monday October 24th from 5 to 6:15pm Join us to share your best activities and materials for education and outreach with other scientists, educators and local high school teachers. Learn what others are doing as you prepare for your own events looking towards the Apollo 11th 50th Anniversary next summer. Additionally, we are soliciting your feedback about what support you need and want from the DPS to support your education and outreach work. Stop by and talk to others doing education and outreach events and learn how to get involved in various settings. Participants are welcome to bring materials to hand-out and do demonstrations. Please contact Sanlyn Buxner buxner@psi.edu with questions. 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 WORKSHOP ON IN SITU EXPLORATION OF THE ICE GIANTS February 25-27, 2019 Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille, France Meeting URL: https://ice-giant-workshop.lam.fr Abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2018 Early registration deadline: January 31, 2018 Maximum number of participants: 90 Pre-registration is now open - Please note that attendance is capped at 90, so please register early! We are pleased to announce a workshop addressing scientific and technological topics relevant to the in situ exploration of giant planet atmospheres, including scientific questions, how to achieve them, and technological challenges. The workshop will also address potential mission concepts and international cooperation, with an emphasis on probe studies of the ice giants in the framework of future NASA-ESA collaborations. The Workshop on In Situ Exploration of the Ice Giants will take place at Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille in a three-day science program comprising a mixture of invited reviews, invited and contributed talks, and posters focusing on the link between ice giant formation, evolution and atmospheric composition, in situ instrumentation and instrument technologies, mission concepts, and exoplanetary systems: https://www.lam.fr/ 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 CENTAUR EXPLORATION WORKSHOP: THE ROOTS OF ACTIVITY A workshop addressing the scientific importance and space exploration relevance of active centaurs, with a specific focus on mapping knowledge gaps and paths forward. Dates: April 1-3, 2019 Location: Florida Space Institute, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Pre-registration opens: October 31, 2018 Abstracts/NOIs submission deadline: December 31, 2018 Registration deadline: January 15, 2019 Acceptance notifications: January 31, 2019 Maximum number of participants: 40 (in-situ), 50 (online) Workshop URL: https://cew2019.arc.nasa.gov/ The workshop's impetus is two-fold: Advance our understanding of how small bodies originate, evolve and become active beyond Jupiter's orbit; Planning of exploration strategies - Both Earth-based observations and Space-based measurements - aimed at representative objects of the Centaur population. Discussion topics will be related to understanding specific properties and population trends following: Structure, composition, dynamics, activity behavior. We strongly encourage the participation of early career researchers (including graduate students and postdoctoral researchers). We aim for the workshop to result in a white paper (state-of-the-art, prioritized knowledge gaps, characterization and exploration pathways) and a plan for a multi-wavelength observing campaign. Questions? Please contact the organizers: Gal Sarid (gal.sarid@ucf.edu) Maria Womack (womack@usf.edu) 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 SBAG 20 EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES We are planning to offer limited U.S. travel support for early career scientists to participate in the SBAG 20 meeting, to be held at LPI on January 29-31, 2019. Interested students, postdocs, and other early career scientists (within 5 years of Ph.D./M.S./B.S.) should submit a letter and a CV to SBAG Early Career Secretary Hannah Susorney (hsusorney@eoas.ubc.ca) by COB (5 pm Eastern time) November 21st 2018. Included in the letter, which must not exceed 2 pages, should be a demonstration of financial need and an explanation of how the applicant's work relates to the purposes of the SBAG. The letter and CV should be combined into a single PDF document for submission by e-mail attachment. Recipients of travel support will be expected to give a short presentation (~10-15 minutes) of their SBAG-relevant work at the SBAG 20 meeting. Lightning Talks/Poster Session: We are providing time on the agenda for early-career scientists and engineers present at the meeting to introduce themselves and their research to the community in a 3-minute presentation. If you are interested in participating in lightning talks, please contact the early-career secretary Hannah Susorney (hsusorney@eoas.ubc.ca) before January 18th 2019 to secure a spot. 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 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The October image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: http://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is "Universality of delta bifurcations". Contributed by Robert Mahon, University of New Orleans, USA You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology or Twitter: @PlanetGeomorpho Tjalling de Haas (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group) 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 UPDATED COMMUNITY WHITE PAPER ON THE CASE FOR LANDED MERCURY SCIENCE Dear Colleagues, With the successful launch of the ESA-JAXA BepiColombo mission to the innermost planet, an updated version of the community White Paper on the case for landed Mercury science has been posted on the LPI website: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/NASA-academies-resources/White-Paper-Landed- Mercury-Science.pdf. This updated version contains a list of 67 signatories, demonstrating the strong community interest in considering options for in situ Mercury science. Thank you for your support for the continued exploration of Mercury! Paul Byrne David Blewett Nancy Chabot Steven Hauck Erwan Mazarico Kathleen Vander Kaaden 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 PH.D. GRADUATE POSITIONS AT UNIVERSIDAD DE ATACAMA Dear colleagues, The Instituto de Astronomia y Ciencias Planetarias opens new PhD positions. Information can be found at: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/ff7f98ac Best regards Giovanni Leone 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 GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES IN PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY Prospective graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in planetary surface processes are invited to apply to join the group of Dr. Mathieu Lapotre in the Department of Geological Sciences at Stanford, for a start date in the fall of 2019. The research group will focus on utilizing the diverse planetary bodies of the Solar System as full scale experiments to develop and test our quantitative understanding of surface processes, and deciphering the hydrologic and climate histories of planets (including Earth) through the lens of surface processes. Prospective graduate students should demonstrate strong quantitative skills and motivation to apply concepts of geomorphology, sedimentology, and/or spectroscopy to the study of planetary surfaces and rocks. The next application deadline to the department's graduate program is January 8, 2019. Prospective postdoctoral scholars should demonstrate expertise in any field that is relevant to the study of planetary surface processes. Candidates with expertise in techniques that are not traditionally utilized in planetary geology but have the potential to bring new light to our understanding of the Solar System (e.g., machine learning, etc.) are encouraged to apply. Please contact Dr. Lapotre at mlapotre@stanford.edu with any questions. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PH.D. POSITION IN COMETARY SCIENCE The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Gottingen, Germany, invites applications for a Ph.D. position in the "Comet and Asteroid Activity" research group funded by an ERC Starting Grant. The position will be embedded in the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Solar System Science at the University of Gottingen: http://www.mps.mpg.de/solar-system-school The goal of the project will be to characterise the global distribution of dust emission from comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko through a combined approach of mining data from the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft and numerical simulations. A detailed project description can be found at: http://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/cometary-science-rosetta-debris-dynamics Applications should be submitted through the online application portal: https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/application no later than November 15, 2018. In your online application, please specify and motivate your choice of this particular project within the Comet and Asteroid Activity research group. Once the online portal indicates that your application is complete with all reference letters in, please send an e-mail to the project advisor to alert her of your submission. Applications for this particular project can be fast-tracked with respect to the overall selection process, and review will begin as soon as the application material is complete. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 OPEN POSTDOC POSITION: UC BERKELEY The Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar with a start date between 11/1/2018 and 2/1/2019. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work with Dr. Andrew Poppe in the fields of lunar and small body plasma and exospheric research as part of the DREAM2 team of NASA's SSERVI. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, productive group investigating solar and magnetospheric plasma interactions with the Moon, asteroids, moons of Mars, and outer planet satellites. Research is conducted via both analysis of existing in-situ datasets from missions (e.g., ARTEMIS and MAVEN), and via numerical modeling across a broad range of scales. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and available funding. Position will remain open until filled. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, astronomy, planetary science, or related field. Desired skills and experience: - hybrid and/or particle-in-cell simulations of plasma interactions with airless bodies - analysis of particle and magnetic field data from in-situ observations - neutral Monte Carlo modeling of satellite exospheres For full information and to apply, visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01945 Please address inquires to Dr. Andrew Poppe at poppe@berkeley.edu [Edited for length.] 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR GEOPHYSICS The Institute for Geophysics at the University of Texas at Austin (UTIG) seeks applications for the position of Director, which may include a concurrent faculty appointment in the Department of Geological Sciences. UTIG is a world leader in expeditionary-scale geophysical research, numerical modeling, and computational-enabled discovery. The UTIG Director will maintain and strengthen the culture of collaboration and innovation in the Jackson School of Geosciences, expand the reputation of the institute, promote diversity, and demonstrate commitment to a high-quality student experience. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field and will have experience in the administration of complex organizations and research programs, a demonstrated record of high-quality research and publications, and excellence in people management and communication skills. Involvement in international and/or large federal programs, and leadership in academic and professional activities is desired. An applicant should submit a letter of interest, a vision statement (including your perspectives on how to advance both scholarly excellence and diversity in the workplace at UTIG), CV, and list of four references (with titles and email addresses) electronically to: https://apply.interfolio.com/56029 Additionally a resume must be submitted at the UT Austin Jobs website: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/180920010382 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR IN PHYSICS (MULTIPLE POSITIONS) The Department of Physics and Applied Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) invites applications for a number of teaching faculty positions to begin September 2019. We are especially interested in candidates who can complement and/or enhance existing instructional service programs in the department. The applicant would be expected to teach introductory-level high-enrollment Physics and Astronomy courses. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with skills that complete and enhance the department's growing base of full-time faculty. Additional duties would include coordination of the graduate teaching assistants leading the laboratory component of these high-enrollment lecture courses. Minimum Qualifications (Required): - Ph.D. in Physics or related field (must have Ph.D. by the time of appointment) - Demonstrated teaching ability in physics and excellent communication skills-Ability to work effectively with diverse groups Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include a CV, cover letter, teaching statement/philosophy, evidence of teaching and teaching evaluations with your application. Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of application. To apply, visit the URL: http://explorejobs.uml.edu/lowell/en-us/job/495957/assistant-teaching- professor-in-physics-multiple-positions 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 [NASA] ROSES-18 AMENDMENT 34: LUNAR SURFACE INSTRUMENT AND TECHNOLOGY PAYLOADS FINAL TEXT RELEASED https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method= init&solId=%7b2D390C4D-39F9-E880-34C8-C07DC523698E%7d&path=closedPast This ROSES element invites proposals for complete, Principal Investigator led science instrument and technology investigations. The term "complete" encompasses all of the investigation phases including project initiation, payload preparation, payload integration, payload operations, scientific and engineering analysis of the mission data, publication of results, and final dissemination of the data including delivery to NASA's archive. This call is specifically geared towards small payloads that can be ready quickly in order to meet the immediate need for payloads for early Commercial Lunar Payload Services flights. We are interested in flight spares, engineering models, modified off-the-shelf payloads, student hardware or any other hardware that can credibly meet the aggressive timeline required. Future calls for lunar payloads will occur at regular intervals for later missions. We anticipate that the next call will be released in approximately one year. Mandatory Step-1 proposals are due November 19, 2018, and the due date for Step-2 proposals is January 17, 2019. Questions concerning this program element may be directed to Sarah Noble at Sarah.Noble-1@nasa.gov. [Edited for length.] 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html November 6-7, 2018 Future of Space Astronomy in Canada https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/future-of-space-astronomy-in-canada- workshop-november-6-7-2018-registration-50198808989 Montreal, Canada April 1-3, 2019 Centaur Exploratio Workshop: The Roots of Activity https://cew2019.arc.nasa.gov/ Orlando, FL May 27-31, 2019 3rd Advanced School on Exoplanetary Science: "Demographics of Exoplanetary Systems" http://www.mpia.de/ases3 Vietri sul Mare, Italy June 30-July 4, 2019 Royal Astronomical Society 2019 National Astronomy Meeting https://nam2019.org Lancashire, England [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@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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