PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 16, Number 36 (September 4, 2022) 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. CRPG-Nancy (France): Postdoc Opportunity in Isotope 2. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme 3. [NASA] Amendment No. 16 to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Entitled "Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS-2022)" 4. NASA Postdoctoral Program 5. The Road to Mission Science: Seminars for Students and Early Career Researchers 6. Job Posting: Research Scientists in Space Plasma 7. MS/PhD Positions for Fall 2023 8. Postdoctoral Position in Space Physics at Swedish Institute of Space Physics 9. Executive Summary of the International Mars Ice Mapper (I-MIM) Measurements Definition Team (MDT) Report 10. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 11. EPSC 2022 Splinter Workshop on Martian Orbital Data Combinations 12. IAVCEI 2023 Session on Volcanotectonic Processes and Landforms Across the Solar System 13. Upcoming SPICE Training Class - Second Announcement 14. [NASA] Fifth Community Announcement: Advance Notice Regarding Forthcoming Release of the New Frontiers 5 Announcement of Opportunity 15. [NASA] PDS: Aperiodic Data Releases in 2022.08 16. [NASA] PDS: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Data Release 62 17. Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series 18. Two Job Opportunities at the University of Houston 19. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 20. 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 CRPG-NANCY (FRANCE): POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY IN ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY OF PLANETARY MANTLES The CRPG-Nancy (France) seeks to appoint a 2 years postdoctoral research assistant within the isotope geochemistry group. The main goal of the project is the study of novel siderophile and volatile elements and their stable isotope composition in the Earth's mantle and crust, and in planetary silicate reservoirs, aiming at improving our knowledge on the conditions of mantle formation and evolution from the earliest stages of Solar System history to the present. The position will involve state-of-the-art chemistry and MC-ICPMS isotopic analyses of mantle and crustal samples from the Earth and planetary bodies, and data interpretation in order to define models of isotopic fractionation relevant to the thermodynamic conditions of planet differentiation. The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with Dr. Beatrice Luais at the CRPG, Dr. Mickael Toplis at IRAP-Toulouse, Prof. M. Humayun (Florida State University). Required qualifications: PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences, strong knowledge in cosmochemistry/planetology, elemental and isotope geochemistry, and specific skills and rigor in clean laboratory chemistry and isotopic analyses using MC-ICP-MS techniques. Very good level of fluency in English and good writing quality required. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2p9dehnz Contact information: Dr. Beatrice Luais (luais@crpg.cnrs-nancy.fr). 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 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 1 November 2022 will be considered for visits in Spring and Summer 2023. For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme or write to arvp@cosmos.esa.int 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] AMENDMENT NO. 16 TO THE NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) ENTITLED "ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NASA STEM (EONS-2022)" The Appendix N-1(Case Study Summaries) have been updated and can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/4rypzvue Link to the full solicitation: https://tinyurl.com/yk6h7xm6 This amendment to the NOFO (NNH22ZAO001N) will be posted on the EONS-2022 homepage: https://tinyurl.com/yjj28bts Questions concerning MUREP DEAP may be directed to: MUREPDEAP@nasaprs.com 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 POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers US and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA's scientific goals. The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections. Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA's missions in Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics, astrophysics, biological and physical science, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration systems, space operations, space technology, and astrobiology. Search for NPP research opportunities in planetary science here: https://npp.orau.org/applicants/opportunities.html Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. Please see current eligibility requirements: https://npp.orau.org/applicants/eligibility.html Stipends start at $70,000 per year, with supplements for higher cost-of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial assistance is available for relocation and health insurance, and $10,000 per year is provided for travel and professional development. Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, and November 1. For further information and to apply, visit: https://npp.orau.org/applicants/index.html Questions: npp@orau.org 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 THE ROAD TO MISSION SCIENCE: SEMINARS FOR STUDENTS AND EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS The Lunar and Planetary Institute is hosting webinars for those who have an interest in becoming involved in current or future planetary science missions. Undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and early career scientists are invited to join us for a discussion of how to prepare for a career in mission science. The virtual event will feature a panel of mentors and mission scientists representing active and upcoming planetary missions. Panelists will share their backgrounds, experiences, and recommendations. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and make connections with mission scientists. We will describe planetary missions, discuss mission science careers, and highlight relevant opportunities for students and early career scientists. The next event will be a 90-minute virtual seminar on Thursday, September 15, at 3 PM EDT / 2 PM CDT / 1 PM MDT / 12 PM PDT. Learn more: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/features/2022/081822/seminars/ Zoom registration: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7UgudttRTtqw5MWum9-mrA YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/c/LPIUSRA For information about mission science, internships, fellowships, scholarships, awards, and more, check out the Resource Packet: https://tinyurl.com/ycytnjfm 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 JOB POSTING: RESEARCH SCIENTISTS IN SPACE PLASMA The Space Plasma Group at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), University of Colorado, Boulder (CU) invites applications for Research Scientists in Space Physics at a ranking of Research Scientist I or II (RS-I, RS-2). The research project is focused on research utilizing in-situ spacecraft data with a focus on plasma physics in the unmagnetized environment of Mars. This is a position within the Langmuir Probe and Waves (LPW) team and will make use of electron density and temperature data from the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) mission. Responsibilities will also include the publication of scientific results based on MAVEN LPW data and the dissemination of those results at scientific conferences. For more details please see: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=42383 Contact Marcin Pilinski for questions regarding this posting at marcin.pilinski@lasp.colorado.edu 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 MS/PHD POSITIONS FOR FALL 2023 I am community sourcing a list of people who are actively in search of MS/PhD students in planetary science/astrobiology/exoplanets for Fall 2023. If you are such a person, please fill out the following google form: https://tinyurl.com/4yup4wh8 Prospective graduate students, please find the resulting list at: https://tinyurl.com/5n6nux9p Questions: Please email Sarah Horst (Sarah.horst@jhu.edu) 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN SPACE PHYSICS AT SWEDISH INSTITUTE OF SPACE PHYSICS Applications are invited for investigations of collisionless shocks, in particular of the Earth's bow shock. The work involves the analysis of magnetic, electric, and plasma measurements from the multi-spacecraft Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission. The candidate will be involved in national and international collaborations and will also be expected to present their results at national and international conferences as well as publish their results in leading journals. Expertise in the analysis of multi-point space plasma measurements and collisionless shocks will be highly beneficial. The position is available at the Uppsala office of IRF, located at the Angstrom Laboratory in Uppsala, Sweden, for 2 years. The position is funded by the Swedish National Space Agency and EU Horizon 2020 project SHARP - SHocks: structure, AcceleRation, dissiPation. Closing date for applications is 26 September 2022. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/3326nyrn For further information contact: Assoc. Prof. Yuri Khotyaintsev, yuri@irfu.se 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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARS ICE MAPPER (I-MIN) MEASUREMENTS DEFINITION TEAM (MDT) REPORT The Italian Space Agency (ASI), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are very pleased to release the Executive Summary of the International Mars Ice Mapper (I-MIM) Measurement Definition Team (MDT) Final Report. This represents the work of a large multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts from around the world, and we cannot thank them enough for their time and incredible dedication to this effort. We look forward to the release of the full report in the next several weeks. The executive summary is accessible here: https://tinyurl.com/2j5bcvtn More information on the I-MIM Measurement Definition Team is available here: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/ice-mapper-measurement-definition-team We encourage you to send any questions you might have to gsfc-imim-mdt@mail.nasa.gov about this important step forward in Martian exploration. 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 GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The September image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is "Regional Impact Crater Mapping of Saturn's Moon Dione", contributed by Dr. Sierra Ferguson, Department of Space Studies, Southwest Research Institute, Boulder Colorado, USA. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on Twitter: @PlanetGeomorpho or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology Best wishes, Frances Butcher (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group) 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 EPSC 2022 SPLINTER WORKSHOP ON MARTIAN ORBITAL DATA COMBINATIONS The Planetary Surface Portal (PSUP) is organizing a splinter workshop during EPSC 2022 dedicated to the combination of Martian Orbital Data. A demo of the tools offered by PSUP tool named MarsSI will be offered: https://marssi.univ-lyon1.fr MarsSI provides both a way to explore and use data from space agencies' archives, such as the Planetary Data System (PDS), but also run data processing pipelines to produce corrected and map-projected data set, ready to be used in Geographic Information System for analyzes. Optical images (e.g., HiRISE or CTX), hyperspectral data cubes (OMEGA and CRISM) are available. MarsSI allows also the processing of both CTX and HiRISE Digital Elevation Models on demand. A demo of QGIS by managing MarsSI output products will also be proposed. The workshop will be held Tuesday, 20 Sep, 15:30-17:00 (CEST) at Room Splinter Sala de Prensa: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC2022/session/44882 For more information about PSUP, go to: https://psup.cnrs.fr/en 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 IAVCEI 2023 SESSION ON VOLCANOTECTONIC PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS ACROSS THE SOLAR SYSTEM We are pleased to announce a session on planetary volcanotectonics at the IAVCEI Scientific Assembly in Rotorua, New Zealand, 30 January to 3 February 2023. Volcanic and tectonic activity are hallmarks of almost every large solid-surface body in the Solar System. In this session, we solicit contributions exploring the myriad styles of volcanic eruptions, the architecture of plumbing systems, and volcanotectonic landforms and processes on Solar System bodies (planets, moons, or asteroids) using field observations, remotely sensed data, laboratory or numerical simulations, or some combination thereof. We especially welcome submissions of comparative analyses between volcanotectonics on Earth and on other worlds, or between other planetary bodies. To submit an abstract for this session, visit: https://confer.eventsair.com/iavcei2023/cfp The submission deadline is this coming Friday, 9 September 2022 at 10:00 AM Eastern time. We look forward to seeing you there! Paul Byrne, Patrick McGovern, and Pranabendu Moitra 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 UPCOMING SPICE TRAINING CLASS - SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT NAIF announces the next SPICE training class will take place October 25-27, 2022 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, Monrovia, CA. The combination of the announcement letter and registration form are available at: https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/naif/WS2022_announcement_R2.html Registration is required, the sooner the better but no later than October 1st. Seating is limited and will be offered in the order in which firm registrations are received. 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 [NASA] FIFTH COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: ADVANCE NOTICE REGARDING FORTHCOMING RELEASE OF THE NEW FRONTIERS 5 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY Draft AO: November 2022 (target) Final AO: November 2023 (target) Proposal due date: March 2024 (target) Mission Themes with science objectives specified in the Decadal Survey or the previously issued New Frontiers 4 AO: - Comet Surface Sample Return - Lunar South Pole-Aitken Basin Sample Return - Ocean Worlds (only Enceladus) - Saturn Probe - Io Observer - Lunar Geophysical Network The PI-Managed Mission Cost (PMMC) for Phases A-D will be capped at $900M (FY22$). The PMMC for Phase E will be capped at $300M (FY22$). Both caps have exclusions as noted in this announcement. NASA intends to select up to three proposals to proceed to Step 2 to conduct a mission concept study followed by downselection of up to one mission. Launch readiness date is no earlier than Fall 2031 and no later than Fall 2034. Further information will be posted on the New Frontiers Program Acquisition Page at: https://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/NF5 Questions and feedback on the draft policies in this notice are due by October 31, 2022, emailed to Dr. Curt Niebur, the New Frontiers Program Lead Scientist, curt.niebur@nasa.gov. [Editted for length] 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 [NASA] PDS: APERIODIC DATA RELEASES IN 2022.08 In August 2022, PDS ingested and made available the following data, none of which were regularly released with an ongoing mission: - 2022.08.26 LRO Diviner Derived Data 1 - 2022.08.24 MSL Mastcam Photometry Archive - 2022.08.23 Khurana Jupiter Current Sheet Structure Model 2022 - 2022.08.23 Kronian Magnetic Field Model - 2022.08.11 New Horizons Kuiper Belt Extended Mission V5.0 - 2022.08.03 Mesick PDART 2019 Mars Odyssey Improved DND Products - 2022.08.02 Lunar Polar Magnetic Field Maps To access those data: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20220831.shtml To access all data archived in PDS: https://pds.nasa.gov 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 [NASA] PDS: MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER DATA RELEASE 62 The NASA Planetary Data System announces Release 62 of data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). This release contains raw, calibrated, and derived data products nominally covering the time period November 9, 2021 through February 8, 2022. Some instrument teams are delivering more recent data. The data are archived at various PDS nodes. - CRISM, SHARAD, and Radio Science data at the Geosciences Node - HiRISE, CTX, and MARCI data at the Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node - MCS data at the Atmospheres Node - SPICE data at the NAIF Node The data may be accessed at: https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro/ For a view centered on this release: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20220901.shtml To access the latest PDS Data Releases, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-Release.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/ MRO data releases occur every three months. The next release is scheduled for December 1, 2022. 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 ICE GIANT SYSTEMS SEMINAR SERIES September 13, Dr. Amy Simon The Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series showcases recent developments in scientific topics covering all aspects of the ice giant systems, including atmospheres, satellites, rings, magnetic fields, interior structures, and science related to formation and evolution. This upcoming seminar (September 13, 11am ET) will feature Dr. Amy Simon (NASA Goddard), who will be speaking on Observing Neptune's (and Uranus's) Great Dark Spots. Registration is free but required: https://neptuneodyssey.jhuapl.edu/Events/register.php?id=11 Zoom connection info will be sent out automatically upon registering. View the seminar schedule, register for seminars, and "Stay Informed" by signing up for the listserv at: https://neptuneodyssey.jhuapl.edu/Events/ 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 TWO JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Houston (UHEAS) invites applicants for one tenure-track, Assistant Professor, position in the broad field of Planetary Geology/Cosmochemistry and another tenure-track, Assistant Professor, position in the broad field of Igneous Petrology/Geochemical Dynamics. EAS seeks dynamic researchers and educators who can establish comprehensive and externally funded research programs and who will use the state-of-the-art facilities within EAS. Planetary Geology/Cosmochemistry: https://tinyurl.com/2dx674fd Igneous Petrology/Geochemical Dynamics: https://tinyurl.com/3mcc8na2 Applications received by October 31st, 2022 will receive the fullest consideration. Interested candidates should submit, along with their contact information: 1) a statement of teaching interests, 2) a statement of research interests, 3) a curriculum vitae, and 4) a list of at least 3 references Any questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Qi Fu, at qfu5@central.uh.edu. 19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19 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 3-7, 2022 Ultraviolet Astronomy in the XXI Century https://www.nuva.eu/home-meeting-2022/ Vitoria, Spain July 10-14, 2023 Astrochemistry VIII - From the First Galaxies to the Formation of Habitable Worlds https://events.mpe.mpg.de/event/14/ Traverse City, MI [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.] 20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Observations and Modeling of the Opposition Surges of the Icy Moons of Saturn Based on Cassini Visual Infrared Mapping Spectrometer Data B. J. Buratti et al. 2022 PSJ 3:200 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac867e Composition, Roughness, and Topography from Radar Backscatter at Selk Crater, the Dragonfly Landing Site Lea E. Bonnefoy et al. 2022 PSJ 3:201 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac8428 On the Hydrosphere Stability of TESS Targets: Applications to 700 d, 256 b, and 203 b Paul Bonney and Julia Kennefick 2022 PSJ 3:202 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac8669 Estimating the Heights of Martian Vortices from Mars 2020 MEDA Data Brian Jackson 2022 PSJ 3:203 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac87f3 Challenges in Forming Phobos and Deimos Directly from a Splitting of an Ancestral Single Moon Ryuki Hyodo et al. 2022 PSJ 3:204 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac88d2 Unsupervised Machine Learning for Exploratory Data Analysis of Exoplanet Transmission Spectra Konstantin T. Matchev et al. 2022 PSJ 3:205 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac880b Pre-encounter Predictions of DART Impact Ejecta Behavior and Observability Eugene G. 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