PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 13, Number 45 (October 20, 2019) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Elisabeth Adams, Georgiana Kramer Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Exoplanet Postdoctoral Researcher, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory 2. 2020 Exploration Fellowship in Earth and Space Science at Arizona State University 3. [NASA} ROSES-19: Akatsuki Participating Scientist Program 4. [NASA] ROSES-19: TESS Cycle 3 Final Text and Due Date 5. [NASA] ROSES-19: Release of Draft Text for E.5 Applied Information Systems Research - Autonomous Robotics Research for Ocean Worlds 6. Postdoctoral Position in Early Mars Geochemistry 7. 1st Information Circular for MEPAG Virtual Meeting VM7 8. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory HEDS Center Postdoctoral Fellowship 9. EGU 2020 Session: Extra-Terrestrial Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Terrestrial Analogues 5. 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 EXOPLANET POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER, THE JOHNS HOPKINS APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) has begun a strategic initiative to leverages our role as a leading organization in Solar System research and comparative planetology to make new and significant contributions in understanding the nature and diversity of exoplanets. As part of this strategic effort, we are looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher with experience in exoplanet characterization. They will work with our team of exoplanet and planetary scientists, including Kevin Stevenson, Kathleen Mandt, and many others to conduct research on exoplanet atmospheric characterization and Solar System comparative planetology. APL is a world leader in space science and the design, development, and operation of NASA-funded missions. Joining the APL team will open up opportunities to conduct ground- and space-based observations and to participate in work with space missions. APL provides generous salary, benefits, and promotes a culture that values healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Apply for this position here: https://tas-jhuapl.taleo.net/careersection/2 /jobdetail.ftl?job=22141&tz=... 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 2020 EXPLORATION FELLOWSHIP IN EARTH AND SPACE SPIENCE AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) invites applications for a postdoctoral Exploration Fellow. The mission of the fellowship is to foster interdisciplinary research by outstanding early-career scientists and engineers with SESE faculty. Research areas include theoretical and observational astrophysics, astrobiology, cosmology, geosciences, planetary science, instrumentation and systems engineering, and science education. Anticipated start date is July 2020. An annual stipend of $65,000 with health benefits, plus $12,000/yr in discretionary research funds, and a relocation allowance will be provided. The initial appointment is for one year with potential renewal for up to three years. Interested candidates should contact two faculty members in SESE to discuss potential research. Applicants should submit a proposal as a single PDF by email to exppd@asu.edu that includes: (1) a cover letter identifying the research topic and the names of two faculty mentors, (2) a current CV, (3) a research proposal not longer than five pages, and (4) one paper exemplifying the applicant's research. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted separately. Preference will be given to proposals that include interdisciplinary research spanning multiple research areas within SESE. http://sese.asu.edu/exploration-fellowship 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 [NASA] ROSES-19: AKATSUKI PARTICIPATING SCIENTIST PROGRAM A new program element has been added to ROSES-2019: C.25 The Akatsuki Participating Scientist Program (PSP). The Akatsuki PSP program aims to support and enhance the Akatsuki mission science objectives to understand the atmospheric circulation through global mapping with Akatsuki's five cameras (spanning from ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths) and measurements of the atmospheric vertical structure with radio occultation techniques. The systematic and continuous observations by Akatsuki should provide a complete dataset of the Venusian atmospheric dynamics that complements the observations by Venus Express and prior missions to Venus. Mandatory Notices of Intent are required by November 22, 2019 and proposals are due January 31, 2020. Proposals that are not preceded by a Notice of Intent will be returned without review. Go to: http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2019 Questions concerning this program element may be directed to Adriana Ocampo at aco@nasa.gov and Lucas Paganini at lucas.paganini@nasa.gov. 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 [NASA] ROSES-19: TESS CYCLE 3 FINAL TEXT AND DUE DATE The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Guest Investigator Program solicits proposals for the acquisition and analysis of scientific data from the TESS mission, a NASA Explorer mission that was launched in April 2018 and began science operations in July 2018. Additionally, proposals that support the acquisition and analysis of scientific data from ground-based telescopes are solicited. Such ground-based measurements must directly support the analysis and/or interpretation of TESS scientific data. Phase-1 proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on January 16, 2020 (via ARK/RPS). Go to: http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2019 Technical questions concerning this program element may be directed to Thomas Barclay at thomas.barclay@nasa.gov. The point of contact for programmatic information is Martin Still who may be reached at martin.still@nasa.gov. 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 [NASA] ROSES-19: RELEASE OF DRAFT TEXT FOR E.5 APPLIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH - AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS RESEARCH FOR OCEAN WORLDS The Applied Information Systems Research (AISR) program seeks innovative ideas for applying advanced information and related technologies to increase life cycle effectiveness and efficiency of SMD programs. This draft for community comment is for an instance called Autonomous Robotics Research for Ocean Worlds (ARROW) to develop autonomy software systems to significantly increase the robustness and productivity of future Ocean Worlds lander missions. Specifically, ARROW would seek functional and system-level autonomous capabilities for future Ocean Worlds lander missions that: a) increase the productivity of surface science operations; b) reduce the frequency of ground control contact and uplink/downlink command cycles necessary for surface science operations; and c) enable autonomous adaptation to spacecraft faults, degradations, failures or other unexpected conditions. This program would not solicit technology for a flight opportunity. proposers will be required to test and demonstrate the developed technology using testbeds (see Section 2.3) developed and supported by NASA. Comments on the draft text are due by November 18, 2019 via email to cmercer@nasa.gov. Go to: http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2019 Point of contact concerning this program is Carolyn Mercer who may be reached at cmercer@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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN EARLY MARS GEOCHEMISTRY The Department of Planetology and Habitability at the Centro de Astrobiologia (CAB) invites applications for one postdoctoral position to support investigations on the geochemical nature of the early Mars environments. We are seeking enthusiastic and excellent candidates to join a planetary science team funded by the European Research Council (ERC), working with Dr. Alberto Fairen in the Project "MarsFirstWater" (ERC Consolidator Grant) broadening the efforts of the Project "icyMARS" (ERC Starting Grant). Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in Geochemistry, and a background in Mars research and planetary science. The position, placed in Madrid, would be for two years, with possible extension to a third year contingent upon satisfactory performance. Benefits include working in a young, enthusiastic team at the leading Astrobiology institution in Europe, full social benefits according to the Spanish social care system, and a very competitive salary. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief (maximum two pages) statement of research interests, and a list of three references, no later than December 31, 2019, to Alberto Fairen (agfairen@cab.inta-csic.es). The starting date is negotiable, but should be no later than March 1, 2020. 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 1ST INFORMATION CIRCULAR FOR MEPAG VIRTUAL MEETING VM7 Members of the Mars community, I cordially invite you to participate in the next virtual meeting (VM7) of the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group (MEPAG), scheduled on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 3:00-5:00 PM EDT. Agenda items are expected to include updates about recent MEPAG activities, including Decadal Survey preparations, and the recent Planetary Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting. We also expect to hear reports about a recent Mars conference in China by Prof. Jim Head (Brown University), the Mars Extant Life conference, the recent NASA Planetary Protection Independent Review Board (PPIRB), and the newly-formed MEP-chartered Mars Architecture Strategy Working Group (MASWG). The VM7 agenda will be shared within a few weeks on the MEPAG meeting website: http://mepag.nasa.gov/meetings.cfm This meeting is open to all members of the Mars science community including our international colleagues, and I look forward to your participation. Sincerely, Dr. R. Aileen Yingst MEPAG Chair 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 LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY HEDS CENTER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP For more than 60 years, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. High Energy Density Science is the study of matter and energy under extreme conditions, and we are looking for candidates with expertise ranging from atomic, plasma, nuclear, planetary and condensed matter physics to high performance computing, diagnostics, and instrumentation. Administrative contact: Jessica Letteer, Letteer1@llnl.gov Deadline for applications is December 1, 2019. Website: https://heds-center.llnl.gov/fellowship LLNL posting: https://careers-llnl.ttcportals.com/jobs /4702934-high-energy-density-science-heds-center-postdoctoral-fellow 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 EGU 2020 SESSION: EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL SEDIMENTOLOGY, STRATIGRAPHY AND TERRESTRIAL ANALOGUES EGU 2020 will be held in Vienna from May 3-8, 2020. Abstract submission is from October 15, 2019, to January 15, 2020, 13:00 CET or, for those applying for EGU Roland Schlich travel support, December 1, 2019, 13:00 CET. For session information, go to: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2020/session/36474 In the past two decades, the level of robotic exploration of other planetary bodies has been unprecedented. What is ubiquitous in virtually all missions is that evidence for sedimentary processes have been identified on each planetary body visited, based on observations of geomorphic features and stratigraphy. Sedimentology will be key for underpinning our understanding of planetary processes, and guiding the missions toward their goal. This session invites any contribution towards any celestial body, visited by a mission, (Venus, Mars, Titan, Pluto and 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko), using all techniques, such as sedimentology, geochemistry, spectral imaging. In addition to the classic contributions, we particularly welcome presentations that utilise appropriate Earth analogues, both modern and ancient and/or laboratory/numerical simulation. Conveners: Francesco Salese - f.salese@uu.nl (Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, the Netherlands) Steven Banham (Faculty of Engineering, Department of Earth Science & Engineering, Imperial College, UK) 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 No new meetings. 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