PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 46 (October 28, 2018) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Elisabeth Adams Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill Email: pen_editor@psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Graduate Student Research Opportunities in Planetary Science at Tulane University 2. Ph.D. Position in Experimental Planetary Science 3. Faculty Position in Isotope Geochemistry at UTK 4. EGU Session: Space Environments of Unmagnetized or Weakly Magnetized Solar System Bodies and the Effects of Space Weather on These Systems 5. VICAR Open Source v3.0 Available 6. Civil Service Job at Goddard (1/2) 7. Civil Service Job at Goddard (2/2) 8. Open Position in Planetary Geology 9. Register Today for the 2019 Humans to Mars Summit 10. Request for Information for Inputs to the Science Mission Directorate Strategic Plan for Scientific Data and Computing 11. 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 GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN PLANETARY SCIENCE AT TULANE UNIVERSITY Highly motivated students with an interest in pursuing graduate studies in planetary science are encouraged to apply to the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University. The Planetary Science Research Group focuses on studying the geomorphology, and surfaces processes and properties of terrestrial planetary bodies. Potential research topics include analysis of ancient terrains on Venus and the polar ice deposits on Mars. Students will gain experience integrating multiple orbital datasets using Geographical Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS). For more information, please contact Dr. Jennifer Whitten (jwhitten1@tulane.edu) or see: http://whitten.wp.tulane.edu/ Applications are due December 31, 2018 http://www2.tulane.edu/sse/eens/academics/graduate/index.cfm 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 PH.D. POSITION IN EXPERIMENTAL PLANETARY SCIENCE The Space Research and Planetology Division at the University of Bern, Switzerland, has an opening for a Ph.D. student position in experimental planetary science. The successful candidate will prepare and examine analogue samples for the surfaces of the Moon and Mercury and will put the experimental results into the general context of the surfaces and tenuous atmospheres of the Moon and Mercury. A detailed description can be found at: http://www.space.unibe.ch/about_us/jobs/ phd_position_in_experimental_planetary_science/index_eng.html Complete applications received by 1 November 2018 will receive full consideration. After this date, applications will be considered depending on availability. Yours sincerely, Andre Galli, University of Bern 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 FACULTY POSITION IN ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY AT UTK The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-line position in Isotope Geochemistry and Geochemistry to be hired at the rank of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will develop a program of externally funded research in isotope geochemistry and geochemistry that includes supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and technical staff. The candidate will provide primary oversight of a newly created ICP-MS core facility, which will include quadrupole and multicollector ICP-MS instruments, a laser ablation system, and a clean laboratory housed in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. All laboratory spaces are new and purpose-built for the core facility, with significant university resources available for equipment purchase. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in solid-earth geoscience or a related discipline, and demonstrate excellence and innovation through publications and grants/contracts in isotope geochemistry (radiogenic and/or non-traditional stable isotope) or geochemistry, with the capacity to lead research in isotope geochemistry. Full details and application instructions can be found at: https://eps.utk.edu/about/jobs/faculty-geochemsitry.php 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 EGU SESSION: SPACE ENVIRONMENTS OF UNMAGNETIZED OR WEAKLY MAGNETIZED SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES AND THE EFFECTS OF SPACE WEATHER ON THESE SYSTEMS We are pleased to announce that the abstract submission is now open for the EGU 2019 meeting that will take place in Vienna (Austria) on 7-12 April 2019. We would like to encourage to submit an abstract to our session, PS4.2: "Space environments of unmagnetized or weakly magnetized solar system bodies and the effects of space weather on these systems" The session will focus on the analysis of ionospheres and magnetospheres of weakly magnetized bodies with substantial atmospheres (e.g. Mars, Venus, Titan, Pluto and comets), and how each body reacts to disturbances caused by solar activities, interplanetary conditions, or parent magnetospheric environments (e.g. solar flares, coronal mass ejections and solar energetic particles), sharing similarities with their magnetized counterparts but with scientifically important differences. This session invites abstracts concerning remote and in-situ data analysis, modeling studies, comparative studies, instrumentation and mission concepts for weakly magnetized solar system bodies. More information can be found at: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2019/session/31959 Deadline: 10 January 2019 We look forward to welcoming you! Kind regards, Martin Volwerk, Charlotte Goetz, Niklas Edberg, Beatriz Sanchez-Cano 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 VICAR OPEN SOURCE V3.0 AVAILABLE We are pleased to announce that the VICAR Open Source Core version 3.0 is now available. This release includes: Pre-built binaries for 32- and 64-bit Linux(Red Hat 7.3) and Mac OS X 64-bit. A Docker Centos7 image that runs the 64-bit Linux binaries. 24 new application programs: classifier, clusterer, denoisetv, destripe, file2tcl, gamma, gtigeolo, gtlabfix, horizon, ibisclst2, ibisclst3, mooresc, randpixel, rgb2ish, sampler, sc2rpc, scinterp, shadow, shp2rast, tclmath, wedge, wnr2005, xyzpic2, zipcol2 4 new application programs were added in Vicar Open Source Core version 2.0 but were not listed previously: getzval, gtappend, gtmss, vtiff3o 13 anomalies, 27 bug fixes/improvements. The .com files for GUI,P1,P2,P3 have been unpacked and the .com files have been eliminated. There is a subdirectory per application, with all of that application's files. A new plugin that enables GDAL reading and writing of VICAR image files. New Use Case Examples: Landsat 7 Mosaic SRTM Mosaic Landsat 8 Multi-Spectral Analysis Landsat 8 Pan Sharpening Using ISIS with VICAR to Process Galileo Europa Imagery Neptune's Satellite Proteus For details, visit: https://www-mipl.jpl.nasa.gov/vicar_open.html 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 CIVIL SERVICE JOB AT GODDARD (1/2) The Science & Exploration Directorate, Solar System Exploration Division, Planetary Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Laboratory (Code 698) is seeking a junior or more senior scientist to conduct research into the dynamics of Ocean Worlds and Icy Worlds in our and other solar systems. These postings will run until 11/8/18. Junior Scientist: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513174800 Senior Scientist: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513173600 For additional information contact: Dr. Noah Petro, Noah.E.Petro@nasa.gov; or Dr. Terry Hurford, Terry.A.Hurford@nasa.gov 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 CIVIL SERVICE JOB AT GODDARD (2) The Science & Exploration Directorate, Solar System Exploration Division, Planetary Environments Laboratory (Code 699) is seeking a scientist to conduct research on the habitability and exobiology of planetary environments in support of long-term science goals related to the existence and distribution of life on Ocean Worlds. The call for this position will close on Monday, November 26, 2018. Direct Link to USAJobs: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513617000 For additional information contact: Dr. William Brinckerhoff, William.B.Brinckerhoff@nasa.gov; or Dr. Melissa Trainer, Melissa.G.Trainer@nasa.gov 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 OPEN POSITION IN PLANETARY GEOLOGY The University of Idaho seeks a creative and dynamic person for a Tenured Track Planetary Science Position who will contribute to our department's strong research core in lithosphere and surface processes and to our college's growing interdisciplinary planetary science emphasis area. Areas of specialization from the broader theme of planetary sciences are open, but we are particularly interested in candidates whose field-based research examines early Earth surface processes including either planetary crustal dynamics or the appearance and evolution of early life forms as documented in the rock record. The Inland Northwest is a spectacular place to establish an academic career in geological sciences, especially for someone looking to integrate field-based teaching and research. Our department's location in north-central Idaho provides access to a wide array of unique geological settings for teaching and research, including a number of planetary analog study sites. Close proximity to Washington State University allows for inter-departmental collaboration and sharing of research facilities. Information on our department can be found at: https://www.uidaho.edu/sci/geology Details on the position as well as application instructions can be found at: http://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/22809 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 REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2019 HUMANS TO MARS SUMMIT Early registration for the 2019 Humans to Mars Summit (H2M) is now open. H2M 2019 will be held on May 14-16, 2019 at the prestigious and historic National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C. Tentative speakers already include Jim Bridenstine, Tom Stafford, Buzz Aldrin, Ellen Stofan, Alan Stern, Rebecca Keiser, Dava Newman, Lynn Rothschild, and many others H2M 2019 will present the latest on: Apollo Moon Landing - 50th Anniversary; Mars science and robotic precursor missions; Utilizing the Moon to enable human exploration of Mars; Insight, the 2020 Rover, and future science missions; Feeding Mars: Agriculture, synthetic biology, 3-D printing; Diplomacy, international collaboration, and Mars exploration; Living off the land: In-situ resource utilization; How the Gateway will be utilized to advance human exploration of Mars; The partnership between the entertainment industry and space exploration; and Innovating our way to Mars Register today at: http://h2m.exploremars.org Early registration available until January 31, 2019. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 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: 11:59 PM Eastern Time November 2, 2018 To allow more time for answers, the deadline for RFI has been extend until November 2, 2018 The NASA Science Mission Directorate requests information, comments and suggestions to assist in the development of a Strategic Plan for Scientific Data and Computing. The Strategic Plan for Scientific Data and Computing is intended to span the range of activities within the Science Mission Directorate, including opportunities for cross-disciplinary science investigations. This RFI is open to responses from all parties including commercial entities, international organizations, academia, NASA Centers, and other government agencies. Please note that responses to this RFI are in the form of a Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to NSPIRES. Please be sure to complete the Summary and Program Specific Questions components of the NOI, as this makes up the response. No attached document is requested or permitted. The full text of the RFI and response instructions can be found on NSPIRES at: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do? solId={B896B39A-F430-1916-2247-B791CE3D5FBF}&path=open. Responses provided by email, mail or other means will not be accepted. Email questions concerning this RFI to hq-smd-data-computing-rfi@mail.nasa.gov. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html March 25-29, 2019 Life3E: Search for life, from Early Earth to Exoplanets https://icisequynhon.com/conferences/2019/search-for-life/ Quy Nhon, Vietnam May 13-17, 2019 ExoComets: Understanding the Composition of Planetary Building Blocks http://lorentzcenter.nl/lc/web/2019/1132/info.php3?wsid=1132&venue=Oort Leiden, the Netherlands [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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