PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 13, Number 46 (October 27, 2019) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Elisabeth Adams Co-Editors: Georgiana Kramer, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. COSPAR2020 B0.1: Unifying Planetary System Formation Out of Elementary Building Blocks 2. Upcoming Proposal Writing Workshops for R&A Proposals 3. Job Opportunity: GIS Teaching Position 4. Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Planetary Geophysics 5. [NASA] Amendment to the SALMON-3 AO 6. EGU 2020 Session GM2.2: Landform Mapping 7. [NASA] Request for Information: Application of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Tools to NASA Science 8. Mars Architecture Strategy Working Group Is Asking for Your Input 9. Postdoctoral Position in Early Mars Geochemistry 10. Research Associate in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Scientific Programming 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 COSPAR2020 B0.1: UNIFYING PLANETARY SYSTEM FORMATION OUT OF ELEMENTARY BUILDING BLOCKS Event B0.1 at the 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly that will be held in Sydney, Australia, 15-22 August, 2020: "Unifying Planetary System Formation Out of Elementary Building Blocks: From Dust, Gas and Ice to Our Solar System and Exoplanets". Abstract submission deadline is 14 February 2020 https://www.cospar2020.org/ https://www.cospar-assembly.org/ Confirmed Invited Speakers: Fred Ciesla (University of Chicago, U.S.A.); Joanna Drazkowska (University Observatory of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany); Davide Fedele (INAF/Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri, Italy); Mark Krumholz (ANU, Australia); Jeong-Eun Lee (Kyung Hee University, South Korea); Yamila Miguel (Leiden University, The Netherlands); Paola Pinilla (Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, Germany); Alessandro Sozzetti (INAF/Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino, Italy); Frances Westall (CNRS in Orleans, France); Makoto Yoshikawa (JAXA, Japan) Main Scientific Organizers: Maria Drozdovskaya (CSH; Switzerland) & Diego Turrini (INAF-IAPS; Italy) Scientific Organizing Committee: Michael Ireland, ANU, Australia; Stavro Ivanovski, INAF-OATS, Italy; Niels Ligterink, CSH, Switzerland; Gianfranco Vidali, Syracuse, U.S.A.; Eric Herbst, UVA, U.S.A.; Martin Rubin, UniBe, Switzerland; Trevor Ireland, ANU, Australia; Raphael Marschall, SwRi, U.S.A.; Sho Sasaki, Osaka, Japan; Sean Andrews, CfA, U.S.A. 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 UPCOMING PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR R&A PROPOSALS The success of scientists depends upon their ability to obtain funding. One of the largest challenges is to create strong proposals. Using Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) from NASA Science Mission Directorate as a template, this presentation will focus on teaching the audience key points to communicating science through successful proposal writing. As a result of this session, participants will be able to understand the proposal writing, reviewing, and selection process for federally funded research. How to understand one's values and maintain those throughout this process will also be focused on during this workshop. Workshops will be held at the follow locations: The University of Hawaii at Manoa Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019, 2-4 PM HST POST 601 Note: registration not required. This will be a shortened Tips and Tricks Talk. https://www.higp.hawaii.edu/seminars/2019seminars.html?fbclid= IwAR3l8Af3rGwEeCO7d2RRCAoHjLR-G5EZb9Bo4I27-J-3H6Mj_Ri2xPffD40 The AGU Fall Meeting: Sunday, Dec 8, 2019: 8 am-noon PDT Grand Hyatt, Sunset Room Registration required for this workshop through the meeting website. https://www.agu.org/fall-meeting The 235th American Astronomical Society Meeting: January 4, 2020: 10 am-4 pm HST (lunch break included) Honolulu Convention Center, Room 307 B Registration required for this workshop through the meeting website. https://aas.org/meetings/aas235 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 JOB OPPORTUNITY: GIS TEACHING POSITION Tulane University's Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences seeks to fill a Professor of Practice position to begin in July 2020. The responsibilities of this position include teaching courses related to the department's GIS Certificate Program, teaching courses in the applicant's area of specialization, and service to the educational mission of the department and university. Opportunities exist for advising undergraduate research and development of service-learning courses. A doctoral degree in an environmental science or related field is required. Applicants will be expected to teach introductory and advanced GIS courses. Applications are due November 1 and details regarding the position and the application materials can be found at: http://apply.interfolio.com/64259 Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. Nancye Dawers (ndawers@tulane.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 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN PLANETARY GEOPHYSICS The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar in Planetary Geophysics to work with Profs. Joseph O'Rourke and Linda Elkins-Tanton. We seek an individual with the mathematics and physics training and expertise with scientific programming to model the surface temperature of an asteroid as it receives varying insolation over the course of the year. This work will be in service to the NASA Psyche mission and in collaboration with Prof. Elkins-Tanton. This individual will also undertake related research on the formation, evolution, and/or characterization of large asteroids and protoplanets in partnership with Prof. O'Rourke. The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue research of their own interest and professional development in preparation for seeking a permanent position after their fellowship. The initial appointment is for one year with subsequent annual renewal for up to two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance, the needs of the university, and availability of resources. The start date is no later than August 1, 2020. This fiscal year position comes with a competitive salary, funding for travel, moving expenses, and full health insurance coverage. http://apply.interfolio.com/70090 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] AMENDMENT TO THE SALMON-3 AO The common SALMON-3 AO body provides a base for investigations referred to as Missions of Opportunity (MO). MOs are SALMON-3 amendments that NASA releases as a separate, i.e., a lettered program element appendix (PEA). Because NASA released PEAs lettered I through O prior to the issuance of Amendment number 17, these existing PEAs are not impacted by the Amendment 17 to the SALMON-3 Common AO body. PEAs released after the date of Amendment 17, however, will be subject to these changes unless otherwise specified in the PEA. NASA made multiple changes that range from simple updates, e.g., a new point of contact for SALMON-3's common AO body, formatting corrections, e.g., typos, etc., to complex matters related to requirements, sections and common appendices. Proposers should not rely on this email announcement of SALMON-3 AO Amendment 17, because it is not a complete or verbatim summary of the changes. Proposers must visit NSPIRES to download the SALMON-3 AO and read carefully. For the full text search on "SALMON-3" under open solicitations at: https://nspires.nasaprs.com Comments and questions: Michael.H.New@nasa.gov (subject line to read "SALMON-3 AO"). [Edited for length.] 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 EGU 2020 SESSION GM2.2: LANDFORM MAPPING Please consider submitting an abstract to the following PICO session at the 2020 EGU General Assembly (3-8 May 2020 in Vienna), which this year has expanded its scope to include the theme of planetary mapping, including landing site characterisation for planetary lander and rover missions: GM2.2 Landform mapping - recent advances in data collection and mapping approaches This session aims to showcase recent advances in landform mapping, and we invite contributions related to mapping of specific landforms as well as whole landsystems in different environments and on other planetary bodies. We particularly welcome studies that (a) demonstrate the potential of multi-method and innovative mapping approaches, (b) showcase novel methods of data collection to solve previously overlooked problems, or (c) present mapping of previously unmapped or newly-emerging landscapes. An introductory keynote will be given by Mark Johnson (University of Gothenburg) on 'The LiDAR revolution in glacial geomorphology: its gifts and challenges'. Conveners: Benjamin Chandler, Frances Butcher, Marek Ewertowski, Ramon Pellitero Ondicol, and Aleksandra Tomczyk Abstract submission: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2020/session/37480 Support application deadline: 1 December 2019, 13:00 CET Abstract deadline: 15 January 2020, 13:00 CET Best wishes, Ben, Frances, Marek, Ramon, and Aleksandra GM2.2 conveners 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] REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE/MACHINE LEARNING TOOLS TO NASA SCIENCE The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) seeks suggestions for topics relevant to 2014 SMD Science Plan amenable to application of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning tools for the 2020 Frontier Development Laboratory Program. Responses due: 11:59 PM (ET) November 7, 2019 FDL is an applied artificial intelligence (AI) research accelerator leveraging the newest developments in AI and Machine Learning (ML) technologies from academia and the private sector and applying them to challenges relevant to NASA's goals in space and earth sciences. Teams of computer scientists and space and earth scientists work to solve problems important to NASA and humanity's future within a given time frame. Each team is made up of four participants (two computer scientists and two domain scientists). The teams are mentored by subject matter experts (SMEs) in both science domains and AI/ML. FDL is a public-private partnership between NASA and the SETI Institute, commercial and academic institutions and other foreign and domestic agencies. Submissions shall be as a Notice of Intent (NOI) via the NSPIRES page for Request for Information: Application of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Tools to NASA Science NNH20ZDA002L. Questions: Madhulika Guhathakurta (madhulika.guhathakurta@nasa.gov) and Michael Seablom (michael.s.seablom@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 MARS ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY WORKING GROUP IS ASKING FOR YOUR INPUT The Mars Architecture Strategy Working Group (MASWG) requests input on Mars mission concepts by Friday, November 22. NASA has formed a Mars Architecture Strategy Working Group (MASWG). MASWG would like to understand the types of mission concepts that could be feasible to launch in the period 2020-2035, in parallel with or following Mars Sample Return. We are asking the community to share high-level one-page descriptions of potential mission concepts with the working group. The goal is to understand the breadth of mission types and approaches in each size class. This is not an opportunity for funding, to get your mission concept into a queue, or to promote any single mission. All mission types up through New Frontiers cost class are requested. Submitters should use the template (email MASWGcomments@jpl.nasa.gov for a copy) and submit to MASWGcomments@jpl.nasa.gov. All inputs will be treated as confidential; submissions will be kept internal to the MASWG and will not be distributed to NASA HQ or to the community. Details of MASWG and this request will be discussed in the MEPAG Virtual Meeting (VM7) on Wednesday, November 13. [Edited for length] 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 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 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. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN DATA SCIENCE, MACHINE LEARNING, AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMING The department of Geophysics of the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences invites applications for 1 position of Research Associate in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Scientific Programming in the group "Magnetospheric Physics". Candidates should have a PhD in space physics, plasma physics, or related field. Experience in programming (in particular in code development), as well as a strong knowledge of programming languages and operating systems is also required. Experience in machine learning, data mining, and data assimilation is a plus. Deadline: 17 November 2019 For more details please see: https://tinyurl.com/PDGFZ-ML-2019 The work will be performed in the context of the EU Horizon 2020-funded consortium PAGER led by GFZ Potsdam, and of the Helmholtz Association-funded pilot project MAP also led by GFZ. The primary aim of PAGER is to provide space weather predictions initiated from observations on the Sun and to predict radiation in space and its effects on satellite infrastructure. In the frame of the MAP project, we aim to use ML tools to model the plasma density in the ionosphere and plasmasphere. For questions please contact Prof. Shprits: yshprits@gfz-potsdam.de 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 January 14-16, 2020 Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) Meeting https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings Pasadena, CA March 30-April 3, 2020 Thermal Infrared Astronomy - Past, Present and Future http://www.eso.org/sci/meetings/2020/IR2020.html Garching, Germany September 28-October 2, 2020 From Clouds to Planets II: The Astrochemical Link https://events.mpe.mpg.de/event/12/ Berlin, Germany [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.html, 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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