PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 15, Number 44 (October 24, 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. Postdoctoral Scholar in Planetary Science and Exoplanets 2. Earth and Planetary Data Analytics Advertisement 3. [NASA] ROSES: Updates to EnVision VenSAR Science Team 4. [NASA] PDS: MRO SHARAD 3D Radar Images 5. [NASA] Position Announcement for Planetary Data Ecosystem Chief Scientist 6. MEPAG Seeks Standing Committee Members 7. Lunar Surface Science Workshop: Inclusive Lunar Exploration 8. A Postdoc Position Available in the Space and Planetary Science Center at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE 9. [NASA] Planetary Advisory Committee Meeting 10. Postdoctoral Researcher Opening 11. Lunar Exploration Ethics Panel 12. [NASA] ROSES-21: Citizen Science Seed Funding Program Revised Text and New Due Dates 13. Postdoc in Radiation Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry Related to the Jovian Icy Satellites 14. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 15. 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 POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR IN PLANETARY SCIENCE AND EXOPLANETS Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in planetary science and exoplanets at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). The successful applicant will work in the Planetary Research Laboratory as a member of a group led by Dr. Stephen Kane. The primary research activities in this group cover a broad range of exoplanet, planetary science, and astrobiology topics, including exoplanet detection and characterization, Venus (both intrinsically and as an exoplanet analog), orbital dynamics, atmospheres and climate, and planetary habitability. Typical data sources used within the research group are Kepler, Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), Keck, the Automated Planet Finder (APF), MINERVA-Australis, and various Planetary Data System (PDS) mission archives. The group is also a member of the DAVINCI+ mission, a mission selected by NASA to study the Venusian atmosphere. The Postdoctoral Scholar will primarily work on Venus science, Solar System exoplanet analogs, and climate simulations. Candidates must hold a PhD in astronomy, physics, planetary sciences, geology or related field before their start date. Applications are due by December 17, 2021. E-mail inquiries and application materials should be addressed to: skane@ucr.edu. Complete application instructions can be found at: https://epsci.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm4976/files/2021-10/job_advertisement_postdoc_kane.pdf 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 EARTH AND PLANETARY DATA ANALYTICS ADVERTISEMENT The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Earth and Planetary Data Analytics. We anticipate hiring an Assistant Professor; however, candidates at a higher rank may be considered. The successful candidate will have a research and teaching portfolio centered in data science with a focus on problems in the Earth, planetary, environmental, or climate sciences. This may include the development and/or application of data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, information theory or similar cutting-edge methods for making novel advances in Earth and planetary sciences. Apply online in response to the advertisement posted at: https://tinyurl.com/2puc5emw Instructions and requested materials are on the above linked site. Review of applications will begin on December 6, 2021 with an anticipated start of employment in August 2022. For further information, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Scott King, at sdk@vt.edu If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sharon Collins at sharon72@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. 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 [NASA] ROSES: UPDATES TO ENVISION VENSAR SCIENCE TEAM October 15, 2021. Section 4 of C.26 EnVision VenSAR Science Team has been clarified regarding Data Management Plans and roles, including the fact that only scientists at U.S. institutions will be considered for the roles of Team Leader, U.S. EnVision Mission Scientist, and EnVision SST Membership. New text is in bold, deleted text is struck through. Also, a FAQ has been posted under other documents on the NSPIRES page for this program element with answers to basic questions on e.g., content and criteria. The due dates remain unchanged; Notices of Intent to propose are requested by November 19, 2021, and proposals are due January 20, 2022. Go to: https://bit.ly/3biL2At Thomas P. Wagner, PhD Discovery Program Scientist Dragonfly Program Scientist Planetary Sciences, NASA HQ 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] PDS: MRO SHARAD 3D RADAR IMAGES PDS products for the first two 3D radar images encompassing the polar regions of Mars, produced from observations on thousands of orbital passes of MRO SHARAD under MDAP funding, are now available at: https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro/sharad_3d.htm Non-PDS SEG-Y formatted data and other recent products continue to be available via: https://sharad.psi.edu/3D.php 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/ 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] POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PLANETARY DATA ECOSYSTEM CHIEF SCIENTIST NASA's Planetary Science Division is seeking a highly experienced planetary science expert to serve as its Chief Scientist to represent the Planetary Data Ecosystem (PDE). The Planetary Data Ecosystem defines the broad community of planetary scientists, engineers, mission specialists, data providers, data users and planetary science educators who have interests in planetary missions and their data. The selected Chief Scientist will have a strong background in planetary science and serve as the liaison between the PDE and NASA's Planetary Data System (PDS). The Chief Scientist will report to the PDS Program Scientist at NASA HQ. The solicitation is open to the public. This virtual position will be served mostly remotely, will be part time and funded at approximately 0.2 FTE, depending on the details of funding arrangements. The position will be a temporary assignment, not to exceed three years, ending (at the latest) in Fall 2024. Candidates wishing to apply for this position should send their nomination package to Dr. Timothy P. McClanahan (timothy.p.mcclanahan@nasa.gov). The due date for applications is October 29, 2021 COB EST. Position details and nomination package requirements are described at: https://pds.nasa.gov/ 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 MEPAG SEEKS STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group (MEPAG) invites Indications of Interest to serve on one of its standing committees: 1) the Steering Committee (SC), which serves as an executive board to provide insightful and constructive community input to NASA goals, policy discussions, and directives, and 2) the Goals Committee (GC), which is the caretaker of the MEPAG Goals Document. Currently, there is a vacancy on the SC, but as GC members are sometimes candidates for the Steering Committee position, indications of interest in serving on either committee are welcomed. Please send your Indication of Interest by November 8, 2021, via the google form linked here. Those interested can self-nominate or encourage others to submit the form. Terms for either committee membership are nominally 2-3 years and can be renewed. For more information about MEPAG and the membership of its current committees, please read the material on the next page and see: https://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov/about.cfm Please send any questions to mepagmeetingqs@jpl.nasa.gov. Thank you! R. Aileen Yingst MEPAG Chair 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 LUNAR SURFACE SCIENCE WORKSHOP: INCLUSIVE LUNAR EXPLORATION The Lunar Surface Science Workshop series will include a session on Inclusive Lunar Exploration, to be held on January 26-27, 2022. This workshop will discuss best practices related to advancing inclusion and diversity in the lunar science and exploration community, as well as initiate conversations about how to explore the Moon responsibly, ethically, and inclusively. One expected outcome of the workshop is a publicly available report of key findings and recommendations to NASA and the community at large, including best practices related to inclusive lunar exploration. Input is solicited from the planetary science and exploration community (defined broadly) in the form of short abstracts (< 1,200 characters) or suggestions for discussion topics and/or speakers. Abstracts are solicited on topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility for the lunar and planetary community, as well as abstracts on topics related to exploring the Moon responsibly. We anticipate a mix of invited and contributed presentations, with dedicated time for discussion. Abstracts and/or suggestions for discussion topics/speakers should be submitted by November 17 via the conference website: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lunarsurface2020 Registration fees are not being collected, but registration is required. We hope to see many colleagues there! 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 A POST-DOC POSITION AVAILABLE IN THE SPACE AND PLANETARY SCIENCE CENTER AT KHALIFA UNIVERSITY, ABU DHABI, UAE The selected candidate would be associated with the newly formed Space and Planetary Science Center (SPSC) at Khalifa University, which focuses on the analysis of data from current space missions, as well as the development of future ones. The center is involved in a number of missions and instruments including HiRISE, and CaSSIS, as well as involvement in future missions including the Emirates Lunar Mission, ESA's ExoMars rover, and Comet Interceptor. The center invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position preferably focused on small bodies, however, the following disciplines are also acceptable: Mars research Lunar research All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Earth Sciences, Planetary Sciences, Physics or a related field. Khalifa University offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with the successful candidate's background and experience. Please send your application as a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, publication list, research statement, and a list of 3 suggested references to Mohamed.elmaarry@ku.ac.ae. Any enquiries can be sent to the same email. Position is available until a selection has been made. 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 [NASA] PLANETARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING The next NASA Planetary Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting will be held, via WebEx, on November 15 and 16, 2021 (10 AM to 6 PM, Eastern, both days). Full agenda can be found here: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/nac/science-advisory-committees/pac 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 POSTODOCTORAL RESEARCHER OPENING The Laboratory for Agnostic Biosignatures (LAB) - a NASA-funded project consisting of 15 investigators at 7 institutions - seeks applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship in astrobiology, with a focus on life detection. The LAB Project is developing techniques to detect life in the universe that humans can't conceive of. The LAB team includes biologists, chemists, computer scientists, mathematicians, and instrument engineers. Together, these scientific disciplines aim to define potential extraterrestrial biosignatures, or signs of life, by imagining beyond the molecular framework and underlying biochemistry of the only life we know of here on Earth. The team is designing tools and techniques for detecting these signatures as well as strategies for interpreting them, with the aim of advancing the in situ search for life on Mars, Titan, Enceladus, Europa and other bodies within our Solar System. A postdoctoral scientist is sought to work on testing disequilibrium energy-transfer biosignatures using electrochemical methods. The postdoc will utilize a suite of electrochemical techniques to produce a robust set of electrochemical criteria that can be used to differentiate between biological and abiotic electrochemical reactions. These reactions are the basis of energy production in all known life, perhaps in any environment. https://www.agnosticbiosignatures.org/opportunities 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 LUNAR EXPLORATION ETHICS PANEL The Organizing Committee of NextGen is hosting a Lunar Exploration Ethics Panel: "How do we create a sustainable and ethical long-term presence on the surface of the Moon?" on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at 12 PM EDT (9 AM PDT / 4 PM GMT) via Zoom. The event's expected duration is 1.5 hours. Go to: https://www.nextgenlunar.space With the Artemis program, NASA is planning on returning humans to the Moon's surface and establishing a base camp in the near future. This panel aims to tackle the ethical, sociopolitical, environmental, and cultural implications of humans attempting to maintain a sustained presence on the surface of the Moon. The panel will allow early career lunar scientists and engineers to discuss with experts how they can help shape the future of lunar exploration to be more sustainable, ethical, and inclusive. Panelists: Anuradha Damale (she/her); Michelle Hanlon (she/her); AJ Link (he/him); Natalie Trevino (she/her) More information about the panel and panelists, including a link to register for the event can be found on our website: https://www.nextgenlunar.space/events/leep We hope to see you on November 2nd. Please feel free to share with any interested parties. 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 [NASA] ROSES-21: CITIZEN SCIENCE SEED FUNDING PROGRAM REVISED TEXT AND NEW DUE DATES The Citizen Science Seed Funding Program aims to incubate citizen science projects as they are being conceived or during critical transitions, like the year when they are first launched or beta tested (i.e., when the first group of volunteers is invited to try the project) or when the project changes scientific direction. The major changes to the text are as follows: 1. Changes for proposals relevant to Biological and Physical Science (BPS) division. 2. Previous CSSFP grantees may apply to the program again, but with additional requirements 3. Team expertise requirements. 4. Technical approach and methodology requirements. Optional Notices of Intent now requested by November 22, 2021, and 6-page proposals are due January 21, 2022. Go to: https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2021 Send questions to Marc Kuchner (marc.kuchner@nasa.gov). [Edited for length] 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 POSTDOC IN RADIATION CHEMISTRY/ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY RELATED TO THE JOVIAN ICY SATELLITES The Centre d'Etudes sur les Ions, les Materiaux et la Photoniques (CIMAP) in Caen, France, and Laboratoire de Chimie Organique et Bioorganique, Reactivite et Analyse (COBRA), Rouen, France, are looking for a 24-months postdoctoral researcher, starting January 2022. The postdoc will work on the formation under high vacuum and irradiation (with athe lines of the National Large Particle Accelerator GANIL in Caen, France) of ice samples to investigate the organic chemistry induced by radiation processes on the surface of Jovian satellites. They will also analyze the organic matter resulting from these experiments with a multi-techniques approach including FT-IR spectroscopy and Ultra-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry. The project involves close collaboration with Aix-Marseille Universite and its recently created Institut des Origines on the planetary application aspects. A strong background either in vacuum system and laboratory irradiation experiment or analytical chemistry is desired. Application examination is ongoing and a decision is expected by mid November 2021. Send a CV, list of publications, and short description of past research work to the email addresses below. Hermann Rothard (rothard@ganil.fr) Carlos Afonso (carlos.afonso@univ-rouen.fr) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6856981196220571648/ 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 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 January 26-27, 2022 Lunar Surface Science Workshop: Inclusive Lunar Exploration https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lunarsurface2020/ Online July 25-29, 2022 2022 Sagan Summer Workshop: Exoplanet Science in the Gaia Era https://nexsci.caltech.edu/conferences/#workshop Pasadena, CA [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.] 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Past, Present, and Future of Mars Polar Science: Outcomes and Outlook from the 7th International Conference on Mars Polar Science and Exploration Patricio Becerra et al. 2021 PSJ 2:209 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac19a5 The Timing of Alluvial Fan Formation on Mars Samuel J. Holo et al. 2021 PSJ 2:210 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac25ed MOSAIC: A Satellite Constellation to Enable Groundbreaking Mars Climate System Science and Prepare for Human Exploration Robert J. Lillis et al. 2021 PSJ 2:211 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac0538 OSSOS. XXIII. 2013 VZ 70 and the Temporary Coorbitals of the Giant Planets Mike Alexandersen et al. 2021 PSJ 2:212 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac1c6b Analyzing Surface Ruggedness Inside and Outside of Ice Stability Zones at the Lunar Poles Ariel N. Deutsch et al. 2021 PSJ 2:213 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac24ff The Dark Side of Pluto Tod R. 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