PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 13, Number 52 (December 1, 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. 2020 Pierazzo International Student Travel Award 2. MEPAG VM7 Presentations Now Available 3. EGU 2020 Session: Extra-Terrestrial Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Terrestrial Analogues 4. Women in Space Conference - Student Travel Grants 5. [NASA] ROSES-19: C.23 Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research 6. [NASA] PDS: OSIRIS-REx Data Release 6 7. Director/Department Head - Lunar and Planetary Laboratory/Planetary Sciences 8. Exoplanet Postdoctoral Researcher, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory 9. Space Scientist, AST, Planetary Studies at the NASA Johnson Space Center 10. [NASA] PDS: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Data Release 51 11. Postdoc Position: Evolution and Present-Day State of Mars' Subsurface Environment 12. 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 2020 PIERAZZO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD Application deadline: 9 PM PST, December 6, 2019 Awards will be announced on or before December 13, 2019. This award is established by the Planetary Science Institute in memory of Senior Scientist Betty Pierazzo to support and encourage graduate students to build international collaborations and relationships in planetary science. Two awards will be made each year, contingent upon there being meritorious applications. One will be awarded to a graduate student working on his or her Ph.D. at an institution within the U.S. This is to support travel to a planetary science related meeting (conferences and workshops) outside of the U.S. The second award will be to a graduate student working on his or her Ph.D. at an institution outside of the U.S. This is to support travel to a planetary science related meeting within the U.S. These include general meetings that have planetary-focused sessions such as the AGU, GSA, EGU and IAG. The award will consist of a certificate and up to $2000. Additional information and application materials are available at: http://www.psi.edu/pista 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 MEPAG VM7 PRESENTATIONS NOW AVAILABLE Most presentations from the last MEPAG virtual meeting (VM7) are now available on the meeting website: https://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov/meetings.cfm?expand=vm7 We expect to add Jim Head's slides and a Summary report early next week. 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 EGU 2020 SESSION: EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL SEDIMENTOLOGY, STRATIGRAPHY AND TERRESTRIAL ANALOGUES Abstract submission deadline: January 15, 2020, 13:00 CET 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. Go to: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2020/session/36474 Hope to see you in Vienna! Conveners: Francesco Salese - f.salese@uu.nl (Utrecht University, NL); Steven Banham (Imperial College, UK) 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 WOMEN IN SPACE CONFERENCE - STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS Student Travel Grant applications are now open for the Women in Space Conference. Deadline: January 3, 2020 Grant awards are $500 each and include free conference registration. http://www.womeninspacecon.com/student-travel-grants?fbclid =IwAR0i884dIORFG4JWRb3c-hYH3FXb4dJk_1KJEQPgJstzQEun2GEq7OP9xFA 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: C.23 INTERDISCIPLINARY CONSORTIA FOR ASTROBIOLOGY RESEARCH Mandatory 5-page Step-1 proposals deadline: January 31, 2020 Step-2 proposals deadline: April 3, 2020 Proposals for Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research (ICAR) must describe an interdisciplinary approach to a single compelling question in astrobiology, and address at least one aspect of the 2015 Science Strategy. Team size and resources requested should be appropriate to the scale of the proposed research. There is no ideal size of an ICAR Team. Because this is an opportunity for larger teams and for five years of support, the scope of the research, and subsequently the resources needed, should exceed those typically considered in a Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) program element (e.g., Exobiology, Habitable Worlds). Go to: http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2019 Questions may be directed Mary.A.Voytek@nasa.gov. [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 [NASA] PDS: OSIRIS-REX DATA RELEASE 6 This release of OSIRIS-REx data includes: - OCAMS data through May 17, 2019 - OVIRS data through May 17, 2019 - TAGCAMS data through May 17, 2019 - Mission bundle with Mission Phase Narrative documents added for Detailed Survey These data are now available at: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20191125.shtml They can be directly accessed from: https://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/orex/ https://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/orex/ocams.html https://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/orex/ovirs.html https://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/orex/tagcams.html https://sbn.psi.edu/pds/resource/orex/orexmission.html To access all data archived in PDS: https://pds.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 DIRECTOR/DEPARTMENT HEAD - LUNAR AND PLANETARY LABORATORY/PLANETARY SCIENCES Since its founding in 1960, the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) at the University of Arizona (UArizona) has been at the forefront of planetary science and Solar Systems research. LPL currently leads some of NASA's highest-profile missions and instruments and is continuously seeking future opportunities. LPL is engaged in a broad range of research that includes theoretical, experimental, and observational investigations of our Solar System, as well as exoplanets and their origins. LPL integrates spacecraft missions and cutting-edge analytical facilities into its research portfolio, and its teaching and graduate program produces scholars who become leaders in the field. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in planetary science research, strong leadership and management skills, teaching experience, and a commitment to diversity. The Director is expected to lead LPL in developing and executing a clear vision during a period of expansion. The LPL Director works with local and external stakeholders such as NASA and NSF to maintain and grow an enriching environment conducive to excellence in planetary science research, education, and exploration. For full position description and to apply online, please see: https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/director-department-head The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer - M/W/D/V. 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 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. The deadline for applying for this position is December 9. 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=... 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 SPACE SCIENTIST, AST, PLANETARY STUDIES AT THE NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER The Astromaterials Research Office at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is seeking a civil service planetary scientist to perform world-class research on the origin and evolution of our Solar System and its planetary bodies through in situ high-spatial resolution isotopic measurements. This position involves leadership of a core analytical laboratory supporting directed astromaterials sample analysis research and mission support. The candidate will serve as the laboratory manager of the ARES NanoSIMS laboratory and is expected to secure research funding through NASA R&A proposals, publish in peer-viewed publications, and manage the contractor staff supporting the lab. Other duties include: collaboration with existing ARES scientists and external partners in detailed isotopic studies of astromaterials, support for human and robotic missions, and providing service to NASA and the scientific community as required in their area of expertise (panel reviews, publication reviews, etc). US citizenship is required. This position will open on December 9 and close at midnight December 13. Applications are accepted through the USAJobs website: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/551912100 Please refer to the USAJobs website for additional specifics and requirements for this position. Direct questions to Dr. Lindsay Keller (lindsay.p.keller@nasa.gov). 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 [NASA] PDS: MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER DATA RELEASE 51 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce a new delivery of Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) data for the following instruments: CRISM CTX HiRISE MARCI MCS RSS SHARAD SPICE Note: no more derived gravity data will be added to the archive. In general, MRO Release 51 includes data collected from February 9 to May 8, 2019. To access the above data, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20191127.shtml All available PDS data may be found at: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/data-search/ For further information, see the PDS Home Page: https://pds.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 POSTDOC POSITION: EVOLUTION AND PRESENT-DAY STATE OF MARS' SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENT The Institute of Planetary Research at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Berlin invites applications for a postdoc position within the framework of a DLR junior research group. The group investigates the thermochemical evolution of Mars and Venus and employs an interdisciplinary approach that combines large-scale geodynamical models of thermal evolution with petrological and geological datasets. The successful candidate will combine geomorphological analysis of the Martian surface with modeling of the subsurface thermal environment of Mars. The goal of the project is to collect a large and diverse dataset about the geomorphology, spectroscopy and mineralogy of the Martian surface. These data, combined with results from large-scale geodynamical models of the Martian interior, will be applied to interpret the evolution and present-day state of the subsurface environment of Mars. In particular, this work will be used to provide constraints on the past and present-day distribution of potential subsurface water on Mars and to identify possible habitable regions in the Martian subsurface. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in Planetary Science, Geology, Geophysics or closely related field. For more information please visit: https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei /in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/420_pd_mars_water.pdf Contact information: Dr. Ana-Catalina Plesa (ana.plesa@dlr.de) 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html May 11-15, 2020 17th AIP Thinkshop on Protoplanetary Disk Chemodynamics https://thinkshop.aip.de/17 Potsdam, 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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