PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 16, Number 37 (September 11, 2022) 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. 2023A NASA Infrared Telescope Facility Observing Proposals 2. Post-Doctoral Scholarship (Two Years) in Modeling Plasma Interaction with Planetary Bodies 3. [NASA] SMD: Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO23) Released 4. International Observe the Moon Night: October 1, 2022 5. [NASA] SMD: Two 2022 Heliophysics Explorer Final Announcements of Opportunity Released 6. Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Cornell University 7. Fall 2022 Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund Travel Grant 8. Planetary ReaCH Workshop for Planetary Scientists 9. Venus Community Input Request 10. ICPAE Monthly Webinar 11. Announcing AGU Special Collection: Solar System Science From JWST 12. Job Opening: Lecturer in Planetary Sciences, University of Leicester 13. [NASA] ROSES-22 Amendment 46: F.14 Transform to Open Science Training Final Text and Due Date 14. Job Opening at NASA JPL: Research Scientist, Mars Climate Sounder Team 15. Workshop on EDIA for Leaders in Planetary Science 16. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 17. 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 2023A NASA INFRARED TELESCOPE FACILITY OBSERVING PROPOSALS The due date for the 2023A semester (February 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023) is Monday, October 3, 2022. See our online submission form. Information on available facility and visitor instruments and performance can be found at: https://irtfweb.ifa.hawaii.edu/instruments Observing on-site or remote observing is available with SpeX, MORIS, iSHELL, MIRSI/MOC, and `Opihi; please see the instrument pages for more information, including the exposure time calculators for SpeX and iSHELL. The full text is available here: https://irtfweb.ifa.hawaii.edu/observing/callForProposals.php 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 POST-DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP (TWO YEARS) IN MODELING PLASMA INTERACTION WITH PLANETARY BODIES The Department of Physics at Umea University in Sweden is offering a post-doctoral scholarship in modeling plasma interaction with planetary bodies. The scholarship is full-time for two years and the start date will be 15 February, 2023, or by agreement. The aim of our project is to advance our current understanding on the kinetic interaction between the solar wind and planetary bodies of different sizes and characteristics with the main focus on atmospheric evolution using a hybrid model of plasma. Application deadline is 1 December 2022. For more information, please see the job advertisement: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/postdoctoral-scholarships/7-1639-22 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] SMD: SPACE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (NSTGRO23) RELEASED The NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities - Fall 2023 (NSTGRO23), solicits proposals on behalf individuals pursuing or planning to pursue master's or doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in relevant space technology disciplines at accredited U.S. universities. Fellows will perform research at their respective campuses and at NASA Centers. Each recipient will be matched with a technically relevant and community-engaged NASA researcher who will serve as the research collaborator on the award. Graduate students will be able to take advantage of broader and/or deeper space technology research opportunities directly related to their academic and career objectives, acquire a more detailed understanding of the potential end applications of their space technology efforts, and directly disseminate their research results within the NASA community. Awards resulting from this competitive selection will be made in the form of grants to accredited U.S. universities with the faculty advisor as the Principal Investigator. All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES by a university Authorized Organizational Representative (exceptions may apply; see solicitation for details) and are due by 6 PM ET on November 2, 2022. https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/strg/nstgro Comments and questions may be addressed by e-mail to HQ-NSTGRO-Call@mail.nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 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 INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT: OCTOBER 1, 2022 International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration, celestial observation, and the cultural and personal connections we have to the Moon. Everyone, everywhere can participate. You can join by hosting or attending an event, or observing the Moon with your family, friends, or on your own. Learn more about International Observe the Moon Night, find our program Moon Map and other resources and activities, links to live streams of the Moon from telescopes and a NASA TV Broadcast, and register your participation on: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe Raise awareness and share your experience participating on social media, tagging #ObserveTheMoon. 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] SMD: TWO 2022 HELIOPHYSICS EXPLORER FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OPPORTUNITY (AO)S RELEASED The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has released concurrently two Heliophysics Explorers Science Investigations solicitations or Announcements of Opportunity (AO). The Heliophysics Explorers Program conducts Principal Investigator (PI)-led space science investigations relevant to SMD's Heliophysics programs and manages both solicitations. Heliophysics Explorers investigations must address NASA's strategic heliophysics science goals: - Explore the physical processes in the space environment from the Sun to the Earth and throughout the Solar System; - Advance our understanding of the connections that link the Sun, the Earth, planetary space environments, and the outer reaches of our Solar System; and - Develop the knowledge and capability to detect and predict extreme conditions in space to protect life and society and to safeguard human and robotic explorers beyond Earth. AOs Release Date: September 7, 2022 Pre-proposal Conference Date: September 30, 2022 Required Notice(s) of Intent Due: October 24, 2022 Proposal(s) Due: December 8, 2022 2022 Heliophysics Small Explorer (SMEX) AO (NNH22ZDA016O): https://go.nasa.gov/HPSMEX22 2022 Heliophysics Explorers Mission of Opportunity AO (NNH22ZDA017O): https://go.nasa.gov/hpexmo22 [Edited for length] 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 TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY The Astronomy Department at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek new colleagues to join our highly ranked and vibrant community. We encourage candidates who demonstrate outstanding research and commitment to teaching and community development within any area of astronomy and astrophysics to apply. We expect candidates to have an established record of high-impact research and to demonstrate the potential to build an externally funded independent research program. The successful candidate will teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and so a record of excellence in and/or commitment to teaching, mentorship and diversity are sought. A Ph.D. in astrophysics, planetary sciences or a closely related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with publications, a statement of research, a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, a statement of diversity, equity and inclusion, and three letters of recommendation to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22636 The target start date is July 1, 2023. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. [Edited for length] 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 FALL 2022 GERALD A. SOFFEN MEMORIAL FUND TRAVEL GRANT The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Travel Grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in fields of space science and engineering. The Travel Grants enable student recipients to attend professional conferences to present their research. Recipients may use the Grant for either virtual or in-person conferences. The Soffen Fund will award up to $1000 in total, with no individual award greater than $500, to cover expenses related to presenting research at either a virtual or in-person conference. The number of awards will depend on applicants' needs. The Fall 2022 Travel Grant application deadline is October 7, 2022. Jerry Soffen, a biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry's dedication to educating and involving future generations in space science and engineering pursuits. The electronic application materials and instructions are located on the Soffen Fund website: https://soffenfund.org Questions regarding the application or application process may be sent to: help@SoffenFund.org 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 PLANETARY REACH WORKSHOP FOR PLANETARY SCIENTISTS Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement November 3-5, 2022 at the Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD Planetary science and exploration subject matter experts (SMEs; including graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, engineers, and technicians) are invited to apply to attend a Planetary Resources and Content Heroes (ReaCH) workshop to learn strategies for engaging diverse audiences, specifically Black and Latinx youth and their families, in planetary science and exploration. SMEs will be joined by local informal, or out-of-school time, educators. During the workshop, planetary scientists and informal educators team-up to: - Learn and share effective practices and strategies to engage Black and Latinx communities - Collaborate with and learn from each other, sharing their expertise in planetary science and engaging diverse audiences - Practice engagement strategies at a community event on Saturday, November 5 Travel stipends are available for SME participants able to accept one. Space is limited to 15 SMEs and 15 informal educators. The application to attend the workshop is available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3R37TPS Please direct questions to Andy Shaner - shaner@lpi.usra.edu. For more information, visit: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/planetary-reach/ 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 VENUS COMMUNITY INPUT REQUEST On September, 7, 2022, NASA released its fifth Community Announcement Advanced Notice regarding the forthcoming release of the New Frontiers 5 (NF5) Announcement of Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/nhcsfam2 In the announcement, the "Venus In Situ Explorer" ("VISE") theme was omitted from the list of allowed Mission Themes. VEXAG has requested from the NF5 program office clarification of, and rationale for, this change. As the Venus Assessment Group, we seek the thoughts and inputs of the Venus science and technology communities regarding the announcement, so that we may accurately represent your views to the upcoming CAPS meeting in late September, and to NASA as they gather feedback for the NF5 Draft AO. A Google form for comments is here: https://tinyurl.com/4f98efha We hope to compile feedback and discuss by Friday September 23, 2022 ahead of the CAPS meeting. We'll accept later responses, but can't guarantee we'll be able to consider them before CAPS. Noam Izenberg, Chair, OBO the VEXAG Steering Committee 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 ICPAE MONTHLY WEBINAR Title: Atmospheric Dynamics of the Ice Giants Uranus and Neptune: Current Data and Future Exploration Speaker: Ricardo Hueso (University of the Basque Country, Spain) September 15, 08:00 UTC (10 AM in Madrid, 4 PM in Beijing, and 4 AM in New York) Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83834485477?pwd=M0ZpOWpIVW1xK3AvUC9XYVkrUGhNUT09 Webinar ID: 838 3448 5477, Passcode: 281019 Details can be found in the link below: https://www.iamas.org/icpae/2022/08/28/icpae-monthly-webinar-sep-15th-0800-utc/ The International Commission on Planetary Atmospheres and Evolution (ICPAE), which is one of the commissions of the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS), organizes a monthly webinar. The primary objective of our webinar series is to provide researchers with updates on new findings and techniques on planetary atmospheres from across the world. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 ANNOUNCING AGU SPECIAL COLLECTION: SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE FROM JWST JWST will provide unprecedented new insights into numerous Solar System targets during its first year of science operations. This online AGU special collection, spanning GRL, JGR:Planets and JGR:Space Physics, will bring together a diverse set of scientific discoveries and techniques enabled by the Guaranteed Time, Early-Release, and Guest Observer science observations during Cycle 1. When authors submit a manuscript, they should select the collection's title from the dropdown menu in the Special Collection field of the submission form. The special collection will close at the end of 2023. Please see details of the Call for Papers here: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/jgr/journal/21699100/features/call-for-papers Author FAQs will be recorded here: https://jwstgiantplanets.github.io/web/AGU-Collection.html Please contact leigh.fletcher@le.ac.uk with any queries. 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 JOB OPENING: LECTURER IN PLANETARY SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER The University of Leicester School of Physics and Astronomy is seeking to make an academic appointment at Lecturer (Grade 8) level with a focus on Planetary Science and/or Planetary Science-related Space Instrumentation and/or technology research. As a Lecturer on a teaching and research contract, the post holder will become a leading member of the Planetary Science research group of the School of Physics and Astronomy and will make significant contributions to the delivery of our high-quality undergraduate and post-graduate teaching programmes. Advert closes midnight on: 12 October 2022 Interviews are anticipated to take place in early December 2022. For details please go to: https://jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/5813/lecturer-in-planetary-sciences.html Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Emma Bunce (HoDPhysics@le.ac.uk) and Professor Tim Yeoman (yxo@le.ac.uk) 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 [NASA] ROSES-22 AMENDMENT 46: F.14 TRANSFORM TO OPEN SCIENCE TRAINING FINAL TEXT AND DUE DATE F.14 Transform to OPen Science Training (TOPST) solicits proposals to advance open science literacy for all who do research on topics relevant to NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) through training and workshops targeting audiences from undergraduate students to established scientists and managers. NASA developed an Open Science curricula, OpenCore, a core curricula that introduces open science to a general community. OpenCore is the initial phase of TOPST material. The second phase is ScienceCore, a curriculum of discipline-specific materials that showcase open-science workflows. This element will support three types of activities: (1) development of ScienceCore materials, (2) implementation of summer schools, and (3) virtual cohorts. NASA TOPS staff will host an informational session on F.14 TOPST during their regular monthly Community Forum on October 13, 2022 at 1 PM ET / 10AM PT. Please register and sign up to the TOPS email list for additional information. Questions concerning F.14 TOPST may be directed to yaitza.luna-cruz@nasa.gov and chelle.gentemann@nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 JOB OPENING AT NASA JPL: RESEARCH SCIENTIST, MARS CLIMATE SOUNDER TEAM The Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, invites applications for a newly created research position in the Planetary and Exoplanetary Atmospheres Group. The research will involve investigations with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) for science planning and analysis tasks involving the Mars Climate Sounder (MCS) instrument. A scientist is particularly needed to plan special observations on a campaign basis, such as coordinated observations with other spacecraft experiments. The successful candidate will be part of the Mars Climate Sounder team. Scientific analysis will be focused on cloud observations by the MCS, using radiative-transfer programs to determine the composition of clouds in the atmosphere of Mars. The research will also entail management and maintenance of the citizen-science project "Cloudspotting on Mars" on the "Zooniverse" platform that enables the identification of clouds in MCS data by citizen scientists. This work involves both data management/analysis and interactions with citizen scientists via online communications and webinars. In addition, the successful candidate will support the Mars Sample Return Program office on risk reduction efforts such as optical search scenario modeling. To view the full description and apply, please visit: https://www.jpl.jobs/job/R2902/Research-Scientist-Mars-Climate-Sounder-Team 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 WORKSHOP ON EDIA FOR LEADERS IN PLANETARY SCIENCE November 30 - December 2, 2022 #EDIALPS We invite planetary scientists in leadership roles to join us for a pilot workshop designed to engage participants with EDIA concepts and strategies. "Leadership" includes: Mission and instrument PIs (and future PIs), department chairs, institute directors, program officers, and group leaders of all kinds. The goal of this workshop is to give participants the basic tools they need to begin to enact positive change in their personal and professional spheres regarding inclusion, diversity, access, and equity. The meeting will be entirely on-line with no registration fee. The workshop leaders will be Drs. Julie Rathbun and JA Grier. Dr. Grier will be presenting more information about the conference at this year's DPS meeting. Their poster presentation will be Tuesday, October 4 at 4 pm Eastern time. For more information go to: https://edialps.psi.edu 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 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 November 15-16, 2022 Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Meeting https://www.lpi.usra.edu/opag/meetings/nov2022/ Houston, TX [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.] 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Shape Modeling of Dimorphos for the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) R. 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