PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 15, Number 36 (August 29, 2021) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Alex Morgan Co-Editors: Georgiana Kramer, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. This Week's Open Meetings of Decadal Survey Panels 2. DEIA Survey from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine 3. Low-Cost Mars 2022: Call for Abstracts 4. Associate Professor in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago 5. Assistant Professor in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago 6. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago 7. Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley in Earth and/or Planetary Surface and Sedimentary Processes 8. Mars Sample Return Program Postdoctoral Position 9. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science 10. Ph.D. student in Space Physics for Studies of Saturn's moon Titan 11. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 12. 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 THIS WEEK'S OPEN MEETINGS OF DECADAL SURVEY PANELS There are no open panel meetings this week. For more information on the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032, go to: https://bit.ly/PSADS_general 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 DEIA SURVEY FROM THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES, ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), under a contract with NASA, has subcontracted with NORC at the University of Chicago to implement an important research study to understand the factors that impede or facilitate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the proposed leadership for competed space missions at the NASA. Participation in this study will comprise a 45-60-minute virtual discussion with an interviewer from NORC. Your participation in the study will NOT be made known to NASA or NASEM, and NO staff outside of the NORC Study Team will know your identity or be involved in the discussion itself. All interview responses will be kept confidential and stored separately from your contact information, and NORC will not share your contact information or interview responses with anyone outside our study team. If you are interested in participating in the study, please complete this short Study Eligibility Survey by August 25, 2021: https://norc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnCQsdxJUtl5W4u or reply to sawyer-heather@norc.org. The NORC study team will contact you within a few weeks to schedule an interview if you are eligible to participate. [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 LOW-COST MARS 2022: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Low-Cost Science Mission Concepts for Mars Exploration (#LowCostMars2022) workshop is scheduled for January 11-13, 2022, in the Southern California area (final location to be announced soon). Emerging small spacecraft capabilities and innovative new mission concepts offer opportunities for compelling science discoveries at Mars at unprecedented low costs. NASA's Mars Exploration Program invites the community to this three-day workshop to explore this potential new class of Mars missions from multiple perspectives. In this forum, Mars scientists, engineers, technologists, and industry representatives will share ideas and approaches for low-cost exploration of the Red Planet. Here, "low-cost" equates to mission costs that fall well below the current Discovery Program cost cap. The recent Mars Architecture Strategy Working Group suggested that small spacecraft missions in the $100-$300M cost range (including delivery) may offer a sweet spot in terms of achievable science per unit cost. Missions in this class could represent an important new program element in a future balanced portfolio of Mars missions. Abstract submission deadline: October 28, 2021, 5:00 p.m. U.S. Central Daylight Time (GMT -5). https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lowcostmars2022/ 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 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE GEOPHYSICAL SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications at the rank of tenured Associate Professor. The search is open to any area within the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences and related interdisciplinary research. We seek individuals who will lead world-class research programs and enhance the intellectual endeavors of the department and the university. For more information and to apply, please see: https://apply.interfolio.com/92680 Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. 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 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE GEOPHYSICAL SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. The search is open to any area within the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences and related interdisciplinary research. We seek individuals who will lead world-class research programs and enhance the intellectual endeavors of the department and the university. For more information and to apply, please see: https://apply.interfolio.com/92678 Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. 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 FELLOWSHIP IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE GEOPHYSICAL SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at The University of Chicago invites applications for the T.C. Chamberlin Postdoctoral Fellowship. We seek outstanding scientists who lead creative investigations into the nature and evolution of the Earth and/or other planetary bodies- including their physics, biology, chemistry, climate, and history-and who have a desire to participate in the broad intellectual life of the department and the university. Ongoing research activities within the department can be found on the department website: https://geosci.uchicago.edu/ We encourage people with interests in any aspect of earth and planetary sciences to apply. To give a sense of the diverse interests of our Chamberlin Fellows, in recent years they have carried out investigations of planetary habitability, tropical cyclones, paleontology, and planetary dynamics, and geochronology. Start date is negotiable, with a target of September 1, 2022. The initial term of the Fellowships will be one year, renewable for a second year. For more information and to apply, please see: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19246 Consideration of complete applications (those including letters of reference) will begin October 12, 2021. 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 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT UC BERKELEY IN EARTH AND/OR PLANETARY SURFACE AND SEDIMENTARY PROCESSES The Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for an Assistant Professor Faculty position. We seek candidates from all areas of earth and planetary science, with an emphasis on either (1) earth and/or planetary surface and sedimentary processes in the present or past; (2) climate science including oceans, the cryosphere, and atmosphere on all time scales. Candidates whose research falls into one of these broad areas or their disciplinary interfaces are especially encouraged to apply. All candidates, regardless of the field in earth and planetary science, will be considered. Deadline closes October 14. Go to here to get started: https://bit.ly/2WvVgt5 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 SAMPLE RETURN PROGRAM POSTDOCTORAL POSITION This position will involve science investigations in support of the MSR Program, including but not limited to the following: 1) Measurement of leak rates relevant for the sealed Mars 2020 sample tubes under various conditions appropriate for their residence on Mars, in transit, or on Earth. 2) Developing methodologies for extracting head space gas from these sample tubes for isotopic analyses. 3) Assessing potential alteration of the isotopic composition of gases stored in these sample tubes. The successful candidate will be expected to report results from this work at scientific conferences, and publish these in peer-reviewed journal articles. Requirements: Ph.D. in the physical sciences. Desired: Experience with mass spectrometry and vacuum systems; experience in isotope geochemistry. The appointee will carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisor, resulting in publications in the open literature. Applicants may be subject to additional program requirements by NASA. Postdoctoral Scholar positions are awarded for a minimum of one-year period and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years. Candidates should submit the following to this site: CV, representative publications, contact information for three references, and a cover letter stating their research accomplishments and interests. https://bit.ly/3BkaHUb [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 ESA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN SPACE SCIENCE ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early career scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe, and cover the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. The research fellowships offer a unique insight into ESA's environment and activities while conducting cutting edge research. Mentoring and training opportunities are available, as are possibilities to engage with ESA science-related activities (e.g., archive/data science, operations, calibration, communication, citizen science). Duration: Appointments are for a maximum of three years. The initial project is for two years. An extension for a third year requires a dedicated proposal and is frequently granted. Eligibility: Citizens of ESA Member States or of cooperating and associated countries. More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at: https://bit.ly/3DsnntR Deadline for applications is September 27, 2021. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PH.D. STUDENT IN SPACE PHYSICS FOR STUDIES OF SATURN'S MOON TITAN Swedish Institute of Space Physics is looking for a Ph.D. student in Space Physics for studies of Saturn's moon Titan Applications are invited for a Ph.D. student position to study the plasma environment of Saturn's moon Titan. The work will mainly consist of data analysis from our instrument on the Cassini satellite, but also modelling, with focus on dynamic processes in Titan's plasma environment. Titan's ionosphere has proven to be a very dynamic environment where many physical processes are occurring on different time scales, from seconds to years. The goal of this project is to understand these processes in greater detail. The position is available for a total duration of four years at IRF Uppsala office, located at the Angstrom Laboratory, Sweden. Contact: Dr Niklas Edberg, ne@irfu.se Application: registrator@irf.se Closing date applications: September 20, 2021 Reference number: 2.2.1-222/21 More information: https://bit.ly/3t3LDOj [Edited for length] 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 January 24-25, 2022 Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) Meeting https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/ Online 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 SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Volatility of Sodium in Carbonaceous Chondrites at Temperatures Consistent with Low-perihelion Asteroids Joseph R. Masiero et al. 2021 PSJ 2:165 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac0d02 13 C Isotopic Ratios of HC 3 N on Titan Measured with ALMA Takahiro Iino et al. 2021 PSJ 2:166 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac134c Detailed Morphologic Mapping and Traverse Planning for a Rover-based Lunar Sample Return Mission to Schrodinger Basin Zachary R. Morse et al. 2021 PSJ 2:167 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac0728 Erratum: "Changes in a Dusty Ringlet in the Cassini Division after 2010" ( 2020, PSJ, 1, 43 [https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abacc7] ) Matthew Hedman and Bill Bridges 2021 PSJ 2:168 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac1a73 Siderite Dissolution in Mars-analog Brines: Kinetics and Reaction Products M. D. Cullen et al. 2021 PSJ 2:169 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac13a3 The Orbit and Density of the Jupiter Trojan Satellite System Eurybates- Queta Michael E. Brown et al. 2021 PSJ 2:170 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac07b0 Lucy Mission to the Trojan Asteroids: Science Goals Harold F. Levison et al. 2021 PSJ 2:171 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abf840 Lucy Mission to the Trojan Asteroids: Instrumentation and Encounter Concept of Operations Catherine B. Olkin et al. 2021 PSJ 2:172 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abf83f The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART): Planetary Defense Investigations and Requirements Andrew S. Rivkin et al. 2021 PSJ 2:173 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac063e UMaMI: A New Frontiers-style Mission Concept to Explore the Uranian System Erin J. Leonard et al. 2021 PSJ 2:174 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac0e3b *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at https://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to https://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. Title plus text is limited to 200 words. All PEN * submissions will be tweeted @pen2tweets. Please submit a 234 (or * fewer) character tweet. Alternatively, the editorial staff will * create one for you. 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