PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 50 (November 12, 2023) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Matthew R. Perry, Alex Morgan Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. One Senior Researcher and Two Postdoctoral Researcher Positions in the Planetary Atmospheres Group at the Institute for Basic Science, Daejeon, South Korea 2. [NASA] A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars 3. [NASA] F.5 FINNESST: SMD's Graduate Student Research Proposals Due February 6, 2024 4. Assistant Professor - High Temperature Experimental Geochemistry, Stony Brook University 5. Planet Characterization 2024 6. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Astronomical Sciences 7. New Master's Degree Programme at TU Braunschweig (Germany) 8. Community Feedback Sought for Draft Venus Exploration Strategy White Paper 9. AbSciCon 2024 Session: Prebiotic Organic Chemistry from Primitive Bodies 10. 2nd International Workshop on Co-Orbital Motion 11. Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series: November 14, Dr. Raluca Rufu (SwRI) 12. NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) Steering Committee International Member Solicitation 13. Call for Abstracts: 3rd Moon-Magnetosphere Interaction Workshop, 13-17 May 2024, Dublin 14. ADS Science Community Outreach Survey 15. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 16. 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 ONE SENIOR RESEARCHER AND TWO POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITIONS IN THE PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES GROUP AT THE INSTITUTE FOR BASIC SCIENCE, DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA The Planetary Atmospheres Group (PAG) invites researchers with high motivation for Venus atmospheric research. The successful applicants will collaborate with Dr. Yeon Joo Lee, the Chief Investigator (CI) of PAG. The work will involve (1) global circulation modeling or (2) ground-based telescope observation and data analysis. For (1), planetary atmospheric numerical modeling experience, including the Earth atmospheric modeling, is highly welcome, and our research focus will be on the atmosphere of Venus below 100 km altitude. For (2), experience in handling ground-based telescopes is required. The successful applicants will have opportunities to collaborate with the international consortium of PAG. The deadline for the application is December 1, 18:00 KST. For the details, visit: https://tinyurl.com/bded3jcp PAG's homepage: https://www.ibs.re.kr/pag/ Nature news about the Institute for Basic Science: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01465-8 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 [NASA] A SCIENCE STRATEGY FOR THE HUMAN EXPLORATION OF MARS The NASA Human Research Program is pleased to share that the National Academies is calling for nominations from individuals to participate in a study to identify key science objectives for future human missions to Mars. This effort will involve prioritizing multiple science campaigns to be addressed by human explorers on the surface of Mars, including the types of samples to be collected and preliminary criteria for landing site selection. The National Academies seek experts to form a 12-15 member steering committee and four supporting panels of 8-10 members each. They are particularly looking for volunteers with expertise in: astrobiology, atmospheric science, geosciences, physical sciences, space biomedicine, program/mission management, science policy, spaceflight operations, space physics, space systems engineering, and space technology. Experts nominated will also be considered as potential speakers, participants, and peer reviewers for any publications resulting from the activity. All suggestions should be submitted using this form by November 19, 2023: https://tinyurl.com/ywdxr8er Learn more about the project on the study website: https://tinyurl.com/d6a95nu Additional information on can be found in the Moon to Mars Objectives and strategy and objectives development documents: https://tinyurl.com/2w8hcc47 For questions, contact Kelsie Krafton at kkrafton@nas.edu 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] F.5 FINNESST: SMD'S GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROPOSALS DUE FEBRUARY 6, 2024 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST F.5) solicits proposals from accredited U.S. universities and other eligible organizations for graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to Science Mission Directorate's (SMD) science, technology, and exploration goals. The graduate student shall have the primary initiative to define the proposed FINESST research project and must be the primary author, with input or supervision from the proposal's Principal Investigator (PI) or mentor, as appropriate. The proposal must present a well-defined research problem/activity and a justification of its scientific significance to NASA. FINESST awards are research grants for up to three years and up to $50K per year. An optional, pre-proposal teleconference will occur on December 1, 2023, at 3:30 PM Eastern Time, see Section 12.8. Notices of Intent are not requested. Go to: https://go.nasa.gov/FINESST23 Questions concerning F.5 FINESST may be directed to HQ-FINESST@mail.nasa.gov. 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 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - HIGH TEMPERATURE EXPERIMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Deadline: Jan 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in high-temperature experimental geochemistry. We seek a candidate with the potential to carry out a program of research in the broadly-defined area of high-temperature geochemical processes that complements one or more of the Department's current and traditional research strengths, and who will be an effective teacher in undergraduate and graduate courses. Details of the Department's areas of research emphasis and current facilities can be found at: https://www.stonybrook.edu/geosciences The successful candidate must have the following required qualifications: - A Ph.D. in the geosciences or closely related field at the time of appointment - Clear potential to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that would include mentoring of a diverse body of graduate and undergraduate students - A demonstrated commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/4747816 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 PLANET CHARACTERIZATION 2024 How does one characterize a planet? How do we handle borderline cases like Vesta, Hot Jupiters, or "rogue planets"? Can or should scientists consider round moons to be planets? How can scientists leverage planet characterization as a hook to increase scientific literacy in the population? If those questions intrigued you, consider submitting an abstract for the Planet Characterization workshop February 21-23 in Houston and virtually: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/planetcharacterization2024/abstracts Note that abstract submission ends December 8. Invited and confirmed speakers include Phil Metzger, University of Central Florida; Chris Bradburne, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Ravi Kumar Kopparapu, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; Jack Lissauer, NASA Ames Research Center; Jean-Luc Margot, University of California; Constance Martin-Trembley, Endeavour Middle School; Alan Stern, Southwest Research Institute; Katie Bennett, Johns Hopkins University; and Steven Dick, NASA United States Naval Observatory. Questions? Contact Mark Sykes (sykes@psi.edu), Alan Stern (alan@boulder.swri.edu), Katie Bennett (kbenne50@jhu.edu), or Kirby Runyon (krunyon@psi.edu). 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 FACULTY POSITION IN ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES The Physical Sciences Department Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the astronomical sciences including planetary science. This 9-month tenure-track position will be filled at the assistant professor rank. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in any related discipline and demonstrate the ability to develop a vigorous externally-funded research program as well as the enthusiasm and drive to teach and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students. The Department has about 45 faculty members, 350 students, and one of the nation's largest undergraduate programs in Astronomy & Astrophysics (over 200 majors). The Department Observatory operates a 1-meter telescope and hosts six large public outreach events during the academic year. A full application includes a cover letter, full CV, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, as well as the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references. For more information on the position and department, please contact Dr. Jason Aufdenberg, search committee chair, at jason.aufdenberg@erau.edu. To apply: https://tinyurl.com/3tv9r6m4 Review of applications will begin November 14, 2023 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 NEW MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME AT TU BRAUNSCHWEIG (GERMANY) The TU Braunschweig has launched an English-language master's degree programme in the Physics of the Solar System. Students will acquire the necessary qualifications for studying the Solar System, participating in space missions, and conducting scientific analysis of the collected data. Graduates will have access to challenging career opportunities in the aerospace industry, space management, and research institutions. The standard duration of the programme will be 4 semesters. Starting is possible in both the winter and the summer term. The application deadline for the 2024 summer term is on January 15, 2024. There will be no tuition fees. More information is available here: https://tinyurl.com/ym55v9w7 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 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SOUGHT FOR DRAFT VENUS EXPLORATION STRATEGY WHITE PAPER The Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG) has released a draft white paper on a new Venus Exploration Strategy for community review and comment. This document outlines an ambitious and far-reaching vision for the future of NASA's Venus exploration efforts. Feedback is sought on this draft ahead of its official release at LPSC 2024. Please send your comments, suggestions, and questions to Paul Byrne (paul.byrne@wustl.edu) or Noam Izenberg (noam.izenberg@jhuapl.edu) by Friday, 22 December 2023. The draft white paper document is available at this link: https://tinyurl.com/VEXAGWhitePaper Thank you! The VEXAG Steering Committee 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 ABSCICON 2024 SESSION: PREBIOTIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FROM PRIMITIVE BODIES This session is focused on what can be learned about the organic molecular diversity of undifferentiated bodies such as carbonaceous asteroids and comets relevant to the origins of life. Specifically, the origin, evolution, and inventory of prebiotic building blocks prior to the emergence of translation and modern biological systems. This session will pay particular attention to (1) the analysis of extraterrestrial materials such as meteorites, (2) laboratory simulations of primitive bodies, and (3) experimental results from sample return missions. This session's topics include the sources and sinks of organic molecules, symmetry breaking, organic-mineral interactions, prebiotic catalytic networks, reactions under asteroidal/cometary conditions, and new results from analyses of asteroid samples returned by the Hayabusa2 and OSIRIS-REx missions. Early career researchers are particularly encouraged to submit for oral presentations. https://agu.confex.com/agu/abscicon24/prelim.cgi/Session/214670 Conveners: Jose Aponte (NASA GSFC), Angel Mojarro (NASA GSFC/NPP), Danielle Simkus (NASA GSFC/CUA) Abstract Deadline: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 1-page abstract template: https://agu.confex.com/agu/f/abscicon24fullabstract AbSciCon 2024 will take place in Providence, RI, USA and online on May 5-10, 2024. https://www.agu.org/abscicon [Edited for length] 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 2ND INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CO-ORBITAL MOTION COOMOT 2 will be held on March 18-20, 2024 at the Institute for Applied Mathematics and Information Technologies of the National Research Council of Italy in Milan. A remote participation will be possible, especially for those living outside Europe. The deadline to submit an abstract is February 12, 2024. The deadline to register (without abstract) is March 8, 2024. More details can be found here: https://www.coomot2.imati.cnr.it/ 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 ICE GIANT SYSTEMS SEMINAR SERIES: NOVEMBER 14, DR. RALUCA RUFU (SWRI) Date/Time: November 14, 11am ET Speaker: Dr. Raluca Rufu (SwRI) Topic: Coaccretion and giant-impact origin of the Uranus system 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. To access the virtual seminar, view the seminar schedule, and "Stay Informed", visit the series website here: https://icegiantsseminar.jhuapl.edu Mallory Kinczyk & Jodi Berdis 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 SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP (SBAG) STEERING COMMITTEE INTERNATIONAL MEMBER SOLICITATION SBAG acts as a primary bridge between the small bodies scientific community and NASA. Recent SBAG findings indicate the benefits of international perspectives and partnerships to the future landscape of small bodies science. Therefore, the SBAG Steering Committee (SC) is adding an international member and applications are open now. The SC organizes SBAG meetings, writes official SBAG findings, and takes a leadership role in activities where community input is needed. International members of the small bodies community from any career stage are welcome to apply. The term of service is three years, starting June 2024. The application requires: 1) a two-page CV, including a description of participation in SBAG or other small bodies organizations, and 2) a short(300 words maximum) statement of interest. Criteria for selection are participation in small bodies community organizations/commissions/committees/etc., demonstrated leadership experience, and relevant research or mission experience. In support of diversity, applicants may specify any relevant information. Send application packages to Lori Feaga (feaga@astro.umd.edu) by December 20, 2023, 8:00 PM ET. The new SC member will be announced at SBAG #30 (January 30-February 1, 2024). Lori Feaga, SBAG SC Chair https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/ 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 3RD MOON-MAGNETOSPHERE INTERACTION WORKSHOP, 13-17 MAY 2024, DUBLIN Where: Dublin, Ireland When: 13-17 May 2024 Abstract & registration deadline: 15 January 2024 (registration and abstract submission are now open) https://indico.esa.int/event/482/ We are inviting abstracts for the third "Outer Planet Moon-Magnetosphere Interaction Workshop" from 13 to 17 May 2024. The meeting will be hosted by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) in Dublin, Ireland. The goal of the workshop is to advance our understanding of moon-magnetosphere interaction in the outer Solar System, in the context of past (e.g. Galileo, Cassini), current (e.g. Hisaki, Juno), upcoming (e.g. JUICE, Europa Clipper) and next generation missions (e.g., icy giants). We will welcome contributions including but not limited to: data analysis, modeling, remote sensing and laboratory studies. We aim in particular to foster collaborations with moon-atmosphere and moon-surface researchers, as well as with the Earth-Moon community. Other special topics of interest include the recent Juno flybys of Europa, Ganymede and Io, as well as the 2024 JUICE flyby of Earth's moon. Thanks to generous support from Science Foundation Ireland, the Royal Astronomical Society and ESA we will be able to provide financial support for a limited number of early career researchers. 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 ADS SCIENCE COMMUNITY OUTREACH SURVEY We invite ADS users - as well as new or potential users within the broader scientific community - to complete the survey below. Responses provided will aid in the ongoing development of the ADS and ensure we are using the best communication platforms for ongoing community outreach and engagement. Please consider providing feedback, it only takes 5 minutes to complete the survey, which will remain open until 8 AM ET Tuesday November 14. https://tinyurl.com/2n99prdw 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 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 March 18-20, 2024 2nd International Workshop on Co-Orbital Motion https://www.coomot2.imati.cnr.it/ Milan, Italy May 13-17, 2024 3rd Outer Planet Moon-Magnetosphere Interaction Workshop https://indico.esa.int/event/482/ Dublin, Ireland August 6-8, 2024 Follow-up Observations of Small Bodies in the Solar System in the Era of Large Discovery Surveys https://sbss2024.saao.ac.za/ Cape Town, South Africa [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.] 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 SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org ALMA Observations of the DART Impact: Characterizing the Ejecta at Submillimeter Wavelengths Nathan X. Roth et al. 2023 PSJ 4:206 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acfcaa A WISPR of the Venus Surface: Analysis of the Venus Nightside Thermal Emission at Optical Wavelengths J. Lustig-Yaeger et al. 2023 PSJ 4:207 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad0042 First Detection of CO2 Emission in a Centaur: JWST NIRSpec Observations of 39P/Oterma O. Harrington Pinto et al. 2023 PSJ 4:208 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf928 Radar Perspective of the Aristarchus Pyroclastic Deposit and Implications for Future Missions G. A. Morgan et al. 2023 PSJ 4:209 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad023a The Control of Lava Rheology on the Formation of Lunar Sinuous Rilles by Substrate Thermal Erosion: Topographic and Morphometric Relationships with Eruption Rates, Erosion Rates, Event Durations, and Erupted Magma Volumes Lionel Wilson and James W. Head 2023 PSJ 4:210 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acfda3 Titania's Heat Fluxes Revealed by Messina Chasmata Chloe B. Beddingfield et al. 2023 PSJ 4:211 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad0367 The Search for Topographic Correlations within the Reiner Gamma Swirl John R. Weirich et al. 2023 PSJ 4:212 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ace2b8 The Importance of Isentropic Mixing in the Formation of the Martian Polar Layered Deposits E. R. Ball et al. 2023 PSJ 4:213 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad045d *********************************************************************** * 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 and click on Subscribe. * * An unsubscribe option is available at the end of every PEN email. Or * 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. 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