PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 14, Number 22 (May 24, 2020) 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. NExSS NPMP Opportunity 2. [NASA] ROSES: Changes to C.18 Early Career Fellowship Start-Up Program 3. 2020 Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers 4. [NASA] ROSES-2020 Clarification Regarding Acronyms 5. JPL Open Position: Research Scientist, Planetary Interiors and Geophysics 6. JPL Open Position: Research Scientist, Astrobiology and Ocean Worlds 7. Postdoctoral Researcher in Planetary Magnetospheric Physics 8. Preventing Harassment in Science Workshop - Rescheduled and Going Virtual 9. Laboratory Astrophysics Division Virtual Meeting 10. OpenPlanetary Virtual Conference (OPvCon) 11. NASA Science Virtual Community Town Hall Meeting 12. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 13. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers 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 NEXSS NPMP OPPORTUNITY The NExSS (Nexus for Exoplanet Systems Science) has a new opportunity for a NASA Postdoctoral Management fellowship. NExSS is an interdisciplinary research network including experts in Earth Science, Planetary Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophysics: http://nexss.info The main goal of NExSS is to apply a "systems science" perspective to the study of exoplanets, so we can study their diversity, histories, and habitability. Teams extrapolate our knowledge of Earth as a planet and the examples provided by the Sun and planets in our Solar System to better understand exoplanets, and vice versa. As a coordinated network, NExSS fosters interdisciplinary, collaborative work and facilitates access to diverse skill sets and a broad knowledge base. This position will be split equally between research and policy/management work. The research will be composed of an independent research project led by the postdoctoral fellow, that leverages the NExSS science community. The management work involves interfacing with the NExSS science community in the pursuit of strengthening and expanding that community. Efforts in this area could include: facilitating collaborations; coordinating webinars, workshops, and other virtual meetings; leading or organizing the writing of white papers; improving communication both within and beyond the network, and contributing to the strategies for pursuing the above goals. Please see: https://npp.usra.edu/opportunities/details/?ro=19326 Deadline: July 1, 2020. [Edited for length.] 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 [NASA] ROSES: CHANGES TO C.18 EARLY CAREER FELLOWSHIP START-UP PROGRAM ROSES-2020 Amendment 22 changes ROSES program element C.18, Early Career Fellowship Start-Up Program for Named Fellows in a number of ways. First, previously named Early Career Fellows who intend to submit to this program element, must email the new point of contact, melissa.a.morris@nasa.gov, by September 1, 2020 to discuss their eligibility. It is anticipated that this is the last year that this program element will be solicited. Proposals are due on the date given in Section 4 and in Tables 2 and 3 of this ROSES NRA. https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId=%7bB0B2AFBB-2F84-E38C-F196-602711B835E1%7d&path=&method=init Questions: Melissa Morris, melissa.a.morris@nasa.gov. [Edited for length.] 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 2020 ANNUAL MEETING OF PLANETARY GEOLOGIC MAPPERS The Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers will take place virtually on July 23, 2020. The meeting will consist of 5-minute presentations and ten-minutes of discussion for each speaker. Status reports will also be presented by the USGS Planetary Geologic Mapping Coordinator and the NASA HQ Program Officer overseeing the mapping program. The abstract submission form is now available online. Abstracts are limited to one page, 250 words, and one figure, and are due June 18, 2020 by 5:00 pm Central Daylight Time. Registration is free and available online. The deadline to register is July 20, 2020. Abstract submission and registration can be found here: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/pgm2020/ 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-2020 CLARIFICATION REGARDING ACRONYMS The ROSES-2020 Summary of Solicitation has been clarified to set this default rule for all ROSES-2020 proposals regarding the use of acronyms: If an acronym used in the page limited Scientific/Technical/Management (S/T/M) section needs to be defined, it must be defined within the S/T/M section at least the first time it is used. That is, proposers may not define acronyms solely in a list outside of the page-limited S/T/M section. If and only if acronyms are defined within the S/T/M section, may an acronym list also be provided outside of the S/T/M section. Questions regarding this clarification to ROSES-2020 may be directed to SARA@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 JPL OPEN POSITION: RESEARCH SCIENTIST, PLANETARY INTERIORS AND GEOPHYSICS Job Title: Research Scientist, Planetary Interiors and Geophysics Location: Pasadena, CA The Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites applications for a Scientist who will bring new expertise to and ensure continuity of existing capabilities at JPL in planetary science. The successful candidate will develop models for the chemical evolution of Europa, Enceladus, Titan, Ganymede, and other ocean worlds in support of the Icy Worlds, Titan, and Vital Signs teams. The candidate will investigate the detailed chemical evolution of Europa's interior and its ice. Perform NASA funded research, including setting up and conducting novel experiments to measure chemical properties and processes applicable to planetary interiors. Investigate the metamorphic evolution of Ceres' rocky mantle and support mission formulation as a subject matter expert on ocean world chemistry. This position requires the following qualifications: * Ph.D. in geochemistry, planetary geophysics, or a related field. * 3-4 years expertise in applying meteoritics, petrology, aqueous geochemistry to problems in astrobiology. The following qualifications are preferred: * Knowledge of geophysical forward modeling and inverse theory, high-pressure experimental design and implementation. Applications are due by May 26, 2020 or until filled and should be submitted at: https://jpl.jobs/jobs/2020-11799-Research-Scientist-II 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 JPL OPEN POSITION: RESEARCH SCIENTIST, ASTROBIOLOGY AND OCEAN WORLDS Research Scientist, Astrobiology and Ocean Worlds Pasadena, CA The Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites applications for a Research Scientist to join the Astrobiology and Ocean Worlds Group within the Planetary Science Section. You will do the following: Lead development of instrumentation and/or mission concepts to explore the subsurface of Mars and other habitable environments. Write proposals for advancing research and instrument/mission development in the areas of planetary habitability, subsurface exploration, hydrology, energetics, thermodynamics, geodynamics and astrobiology. Required Qualifications: * Ph.D. degree in Earth or Planetary Sciences or related scientific or technical discipline. * Demonstrated working knowledge at the forefront in the fields of planetary habitability, geophysics, geodynamics, aqueous geochemistry, modeling and biology/astrobiology, including but not limited to the Mars subsurface. * At least 5 years experience following the Ph.D. in research in one or more of the aforementioned fields. * Peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals in the aforementioned fields. * Well-established record in obtaining funding as PI for scientific research and/or mission/instrument development. * Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to both work as part of a team and lead a team. Apply at: http://jpl.jobs/jobs/2020-11866-Research-Scientist-III-Astrobiology-and-Ocean-Worlds Applications received by June 8, 2020 will receive full consideration. 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 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN PLANETARY MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICS Applications are now being accepted for two postdoctoral scientists to work with the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Planetary Magnetospheres Laboratory in Greenbelt, MD. The position is funded through the CRESST II. Position 1: The postdoctoral researcher will work for either the Juno project with the primary responsibility of conducting analysis and publishing the magnetometer results. In addition, the candidate will assist with the magnetometer data validation and calibration. Position 2: The data scientist's primary responsibility will be to develop a data production pipeline for future magnetometer missions. This involves taking raw magnetometer data, applying the appropriate transformations and calibrations, and producing the final public data products. The data scientist is encouraged to pursue their own research interest. Candidates for this position should have earned a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, planetary science, space physics, geosciences, or related fields. Successful candidates should also have expertise with one or more programming languages commonly used in space science and a demonstrated track record in analyzing spaceflight data, especially magnetometer data and experience with the NAIF SPICE software package is highly desired. Applications received by July 15, 2020 will receive the best consideration. Full job posting: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/bb0cf722 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 PREVENTING HARASSMENT IN SCIENCE WORKSHOP - RESCHEDULED AND GOING VIRTUAL We are happy to announce the Preventing Harassment in Science: Building a Community of Practice Toward Meaningful Change workshop has been rescheduled as a virtual event on June 24-25, 2020. The goal of this workshop is to bring leaders of anti-harassment efforts together to share ideas and discuss best practice methods to reduce harassment in the scientific workplace. An expected outcome of this workshop is to create a community of practice to continue future anti-harassment efforts. The updated agenda will be available in the next few weeks, but to see the type of content expected at this event the original agenda can be viewed at the workshop website: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/anti-harassment2020/ Registration is required to access the virtual meeting, and registration is free. We hope you join us! 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 LABORATORY ASTROPHYSICS DIVISION VIRTUAL MEETING Hi Planetary Science Community: Become a Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) Member and Register for the AAS/LAD Joint Virtual Meeting by May 29, 2020 As the Vice-Chair of LAD, it is my goal to encourage planetary scientists to become LAD members, such that LAD has equal representation from the planetary science community. If you ever use or need laboratory data for your models or observational analysis, you may want to consider becoming a LAD member. You will find the right collaborator for your data needs. If you do laboratory work, you would find a platform to showcase your work. If you are looking for careers in laboratory studies pertinent to astrophysics and planetary sciences, LAD provides you networking opportunities. This year LAD jointly with AAS has their first ever virtual conference June 1-3, 2020. Registration and program at: https://aas.org/meetings/aas236 Check out the following links to become LAD member or affiliate for very nominal fee (Full Member $20, Graduate Affiliate $10, Undergraduate Affiliate $5). https://lad.aas.org/members Please pass on this information to your colleagues, who may be interested and encourage them to become LAD members. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 OPENPLANETARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (OPVCON) OpenPlanetary will host a virtual planetary science conference from June 22-24. The conference will consist of lecture-length talks from invited speakers, coffee break / networking opportunities, workshops and tutorials, and a hackathon. There is no registration fee, but registration is required. A schedule and registration information is now available at the conference website: http://www.openplanetary.org/vcon 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 NASA SCIENCE VIRTUAL COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETING May 28, 3 pm NASA's Science Mission Directorate will hold a community town hall meeting via teleconference with Associate Administrator for Science Thomas Zurbuchen and his leadership team at 3 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 28, to discuss updates in NASA's science program and the current status of NASA activities. Members of the science community, academia, the media and the public are invited to participate by calling 888-989-9718. International participants should call 312-470-7045. Both numbers will use the passcode 8137047. Participants must provide their name at the prompt. A replay of the call will be available for one month at 203-369-3252. Charts for the meeting will be posted just prior to the start of the meeting and an audio recording will be available later that day at: https://science.nasa.gov To ask a question, participants can go to: https://arc.cnf.io/sessions/ykc8/#!/dashboard Users must provide their first and last name and organization and can submit their own questions or vote up or down a list of questions submitted by others. The meeting leaders will try to answer as many of the submitted questions as possible. 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 28, 2020 NASA Sceince Virtual Community Town Hall https://science.nasa.gov Online May 29, 2020 Laboratory Astrophysics Division Virtual Meeting https://aas.org/meetings/aas236 Online June 22-24, 2020 OpenPlanetary Virtual Conference http://www.openplanetary.org/vcon Online July 23, 2020 Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/pgm2020/ Online [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.] 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas http://psj.aas.org Recovery and Validation of Mars Ionospheric Electron Density Profiles from Viking Orbiter Radio Occultation Observations Paul Withers et al. 2020 PSJ 1:14 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ab8fb2 New Evidence for a Physical Link between Asteroids (155140) 2005 UD and (3200) Phaethon Maxime Devogele et al. 2020 PSJ 1:15 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ab8e45 Col-OSSOS: Compositional Homogeneity of Three Kuiper Belt Binaries Michael Marsset et al. 2020 PSJ 1:16 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ab8cc0 Chemistry of Temperate Super-Earth and Mini-Neptune Atmospheric Hazes from Laboratory Experiments Sarah E. 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