PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 15, Number 38 (September 12, 2021) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Alex Morgan, Georgiana Kramer Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme 2. ISSOL Virtual Meeting 3. Graduate-level position in Cometary Radiative Transfer Modeling 4. Interstellar Probe Workshop: Calling All Students 5. September 14 VEXAG Colloquium Announcement 6. Opportunities for AGU Fall Meeting Caregiver Awards 7. Section Manager for Astromaterials Curation Group 8. Tenure-track Faculty Position in Exoplanet Science at LPL 9. EANA21 Outstanding Paper Award 10. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 11. 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 ESA ARCHIVAL RESEARCH VISITOR PROGRAMME To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives. The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists, including PhD students, are particularly encouraged to apply. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received before November 1, 2021, will be considered for visits in spring/summer 2022. For further details, including areas of research and contact information, write to arvp@cosmos.esa.int, or go to: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme 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 ISSOL VIRTUAL MEETING ISSOL, the International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life, will host an interim virtual meeting October 18-22, 2021. ISSOL, the premier society for Origins of Life research boasts more than 500 members representing over 20 countries in disciplines ranging from astronomy to molecular biology. This exciting meeting will feature diverse speakers from around the world on topics related to the most recent research regarding the origin and emergence of life on Earth and beyond. Speakers were selected by the Scientific Organizing Committee to represent the wide range of scientific approaches to these questions. The meeting will also host two contributed poster sessions which will allow ALL attendees to share their work with the community in an interactive virtual environment. Meeting session themes will include: 1. Solar systems, exoplanets, and meteorites 2. The early Earth: Environmental condition and early organic molecules 3. Chemical evolution towards the transition of life, including the role of minerals 4. Self-organization and prebiotic molecular systems 5. Lipids, compartments, and early metabolism 6. Nucleic acids, peptides, and other polymers, and their function in early stages of life 7. Evolution: before and after LUCA, towards competition, cooperativity, and complexity For information: https://www.universe.com/events/2021-issol-meeting-tickets-5GF84J [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 GRADUATE-LEVEL POSITION IN COMETARY RADIATIVE TRANSFER MODELING Opening for a junior researcher in radiative transfer and spectral analysis of comets in the Astrochemistry Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Primary duties will involve C programming to enhance the functionality of our comet coma analysis software. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining, improving and releasing the code, including (1) updating the electron collision methodology, (2) working on optimal parameter estimation methods, (3) performing tests and benchmarks and (4) using the code to analyze ALMA observations of comets. Guidance and mentorship will be provided within the NASA GSFC Solar System Exploration Division. Necessary qualifications: 1. Degree in Physics (or closely related discipline), including mathematics and quantum mechanics. 2. Experience coding in C, C++, Java (or a closely related language). 3. Ability to work independently, including troubleshooting, identifying and fixing bugs, writing code and constructing numerical algorithms. 4. Familiarity with Unix-like operating system(s), and working with the terminal. 5. Strong desire to participate in cutting-edge astronomical research. 6. Eligibility to work in the USA. For further details, including how to apply, please see: https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/691/theory/vacancies.html 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 INTERSTELLAR PROBE WORKSHOP: CALLING ALL STUDENTS Are you interested in learning about mission concept development? Are you wanting to learn more about the upcoming Solar and Space Physics Decadal Survey? Do you have a passion for interstellar exploration? The Interstellar Probe Study team is looking forward to the 4th annual Fall Workshop that will bring together the many science and engineering experts who have been working to answer questions critical to understanding the scope of a potential interstellar probe mission. The workshop will be held the week of 27 September to October 1, 2021. This event will be held virtually. Registration is required, so sign up today! Please join us for a special week of lectures and posters, including joining our designated Student Program on Monday, September 27! For more information and to register, visit: https://interstellarprobe.jhuapl.edu/Resources/Meetings/agenda.php?id=146 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 SEPTEMBER 14 VEXAG COLLOQUIUM ANNOUNCEMENT The VEXAG "Second Planet Second Tuesdays" speaker series continues on September 14 at noon (Eastern) with invited speakers, Hannah Teffeteller and Ngoc Truong, discussing: "The Interaction of Venus' Surface and Atmosphere". Please join us for engaging presentations regarding chemical weathering of surface rock, and the possibility of volcanic origins of phosphine in the atmosphere. Please join us via WebEx at the following link: https://oai.webex.com/oai/onstage/g.php?MTID=ebdfa57fde9ad71196b15d868bbf55eea Password: j2nY2K93S3x The next seminar will be October 12 at noon (Eastern) with the topic: "Surface Rock Composition Analysis: Status, Needs, and New Approaches" (Note: Each event uses a unique WebEx link and password. Links from previous announcements will not be functional.) 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 OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGU FALL MEETING CAREGIVER AWARDS In an effort to make attendance at the 2021 Fall AGU Meeting as widely accessible as possible, and to gauge the need of its members, the Planetary Sciences section wants to offer awards for caregivers (child or dependent) to support their Fall Meeting attendance. These monetary awards do not require in-person attendance. At this time, we cannot gauge the level of reimbursement we will be able to provide, or guarantee that all need will be met, but we will strive to support as many people as possible. Applications are kindly requested by October 15 and are available at: https://bit.ly/3mmB8nZ We plan to notify recipients before the end of Early Bird registration. Registration rates are at: https://www.agu.org/Fall%20Meeting/Pages/Register-Housing/Registration-Rates 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 SECTION MANAGER FOR ASTROMATERIALS CURATION GROUP The JETS contract at NASA JSC is hiring a Section Manager for our Astromaterials Curation group. The Section Manager will manage, supervise, and administratively direct the activities of employees on the contract in the Astromaterials Curation Section. Responsibilities include leadership of a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and analysts performing astromaterials curation that includes Collections and Advanced Curation services for the NASA/Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Division. The entire advert and instructions on how to apply can be found at: https://www.wehavespaceforyou.com/careers/ The requisition number is ADV00024N. If you have any further questions, please reach out to the hiring manager, Kim Willis (kim.willis-1@nasa.gov). Only open to US citizens. 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 TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN EXOPLANET SCIENCE AT LPL The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) at the University of Arizona seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the area of exoplanet science at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek outstanding applicants whose research will focus on processes that are relevant to the properties and evolution of terrestrial exoplanets, their atmospheres, or their habitability. Candidates whose exoplanet research is directly relevant to next-generation exoplanet missions and those focusing on Solar System-exoplanet synergy are of particular interest in this search. Scientists pursuing relevant laboratory, observational, or modeling studies are all encouraged to apply. A commitment to excellence in teaching is expected. At the University of Arizona we value our inclusive climate. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. The review of applications will begin on October 8, 2021. For more information on the position, please visit: https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/faculty-position 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 EANA21 OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD The European Astrobiology Network association (EANA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. For that reason, EANA organized several special events and activities in 2021. One of these activities was the EANA outstanding paper award contest. The winner has been announced: Fairen et al., "The Complex Molecules Detector (CMOLD): A fluidic-based instrument suite to search for (bio)chemical complexity on Mars and icy moons". Astrobiology, 20(9), pp.1076-1096 (2020), https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2019.2167 The paper proposed a novel astrobiologically-focused instrument suite that could be included in future missions to Mars or the icy moons. The award was presented to the authors, Friday September 10, by Andre Brack, president of the jury and first President of EANA, and by the current President of EANA, Barbara Cavalazzi, during the closing ceremony of the 20th EANA Congress, held from September 7 to 10, 2021. More info: https://www.eana-net.eu/ https://email.liebertpub.com/q/13V9ymN3E00a7TZmNhxti/wv https://astro.cornell.edu/mars-research-paper-wins-award 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 Note: Most face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. Check their websites for details. Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html October 18-22, 2021 International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life Meeting https://www.universe.com/events/2021-issol-meeting-tickets-5GF84J 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.] 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 SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Morphological Evolution of Ordinary Chondrite Microstructure during Heating: Implications for Atmospheric Entry Francesco Panerai et al. 2021 PSJ 2:179 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac1749 Tracking Short-term Variations in the Haze Distribution of Titan's Atmosphere with SINFONI VLT Fiona Nichols-Fleming et al. 2021 PSJ 2:180 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abffd7 No Evidence for Time Variation in Saturn's Internal Magnetic Field Kimberly M. Moore et al. 2021 PSJ 2:181 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac173c Exploring Ceres's Unusual Regolith Porosity and Its Implications for Volatile Retention Elizabeth M. Palmer et al. 2021 PSJ 2:182 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac0b3e A Comprehensive Revisit of Select Galileo/NIMS Observations of Europa Ishan Mishra et al. 2021 PSJ 2:183 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac1acb Neptune Odyssey: A Flagship Concept for the Exploration of the Neptune-Triton System Abigail M. Rymer et al. 2021 PSJ 2:184 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abf654 Collisional Evolution of the Inner Zodiacal Cloud J. R. Szalay et al. 2021 PSJ 2:185 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abf928 Dust Directionality and an Anomalous Interplanetary Dust Population Detected by the Parker Solar Probe A. Pusack et al. 2021 PSJ 2:186 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac0bb9 Exploring Tidal Obliquity Variations with SMERCURY-T Steven M. Kreyche et al. 2021 PSJ 2:187 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac1ce6 Spectral and Petrographic Properties of Inclusions in Carbonaceous Chondrites and Comparison with In Situ Images from Asteroid Ryugu K. A. Otto et al. 2021 PSJ 2:188 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac034b *********************************************************************** * 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.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. Title plus text is limited to 200 words. All PEN * submissions will be tweeted @pen2tweets. 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