PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 18, Number 35 (August 25, 2024) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Matthew R Perry Co-Editors: Alex Morgan, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Editorial: A Billion Dollars Short: A Progress Report on the Planetary Decadal Survey, Two Years In 2. New Date: Planetary Data Management Workshop 3. Graduate Student Position in Cometary Science at TU Braunschweig (Germany) 4. MS/PhD Positions for Fall 2025 5. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science 6. Tenure-Track Faculty Position at the Assistant Professor Level - Focus Planetary Science 7. Assistant Professor of Geology and Environmental Science (Hydrology & Water Sustainability) 8. Postdoctoral Scholar in Exoplanets and Machine Learning at University of Central Florida 9. Lunar and Planetary Institute Senior Staff Scientist 10. Krimigis Postdoctoral Scholars Program at APL 11. Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Planetary Sciences at University of Washington 12. MEPAG Goals Document Revision - Request for Input 13. Join the Geophysical Planet Definition Working Group 14. 2nd Science Mission Directorate Workshop - Abstract Deadline 15. NASEM Human Exploration of Mars Study: Upcoming Events 16. Virtual JMARS Training: Wednesday, October 2, 10am-1pm PDT 17. Apply for the Los Angeles, CA Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement Workshop 18. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 19. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers Commercial Announcements: C1. Earth and Space Analog Experience 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 EDITORIAL: A BILLION DOLLARS SHORT - A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE PLANETARY DECADAL SURVEY, TWO YEARS IN In the first two years of this decadal period (2023-2032), NASA spent $1.04 billion less on planetary science than outlined in the decadal survey's Level Program, and $1.27 billion less than outlined in the Recommended Program. NASA is on track to spend $5 billion below the Level Program and $11 billion below the Recommended Program over the 10-year decadal period. These funding discrepancies will delay high-priority planetary science missions and reduce the cadence of missions in the coming years. Budgetary corrections can still change course and significantly improve the mission outlook of this decadal period. Full analysis is available at: https://www.planetary.org/articles/planetary-decadal-two-years-in 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 NEW DATE: PLANETARY DATA MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Planetary Data Management Workshop - A virtual, one-day training event on Tuesday September 17, 2024, focused on best practices for open data, publicly available tools and templates, and archiving common datasets in support of planetary science investigations. This applied workshop addresses SPD-41a requirements, organizing of common data types, metadata creation, peer reviews, and data repositories. Class size is limited to 30 participants; please register here: https://forms.office.com/g/4ma4bAugGV 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 STUDENT POSITION IN COMETARY SCIENCE AT TU BRAUNSCHWEIG (GERMANY) The Institute of Geophysics and Extraterrestrial Physics at the TU Braunschweig is seeking to fill a three-year researcher position (75% part-time, suitable to work towards obtaining a PhD degree) in cometary science. The successful applicant will analyse data from ESA's Rosetta mission to study the emission and dynamics of decimetre-sized debris from comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Details of the position can be found here: https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/igep/job-posting 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 MS/PHD POSITIONS FOR FALL 2025 I am community sourcing a list of people who are actively in search of MS/PhD students in planetary science/astrobiology/exoplanets for Fall 2025. If you are such a person, please fill out the following google form: https://tinyurl.com/bdhxr982 Prospective graduate students, please find the resulting list at: https://tinyurl.com/ysufnawb Questions? Please email Sarah Horst (Sarah.horst@jhu.edu) 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 ESA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN SPACE SCIENCE We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for the European Space Agency's Research Fellowships in Space Science. The call is expected to open on 26 August 2024 with an application deadline on 16 September 2024. ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe, and cover the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. The research fellowships offer unique insights into ESA's environment and activities while conducting cutting-edge research. Mentoring and training opportunities are available, as are possibilities to engage with ESA science-related activities (e.g., archives, data science and machine learning, operations, calibration, communication, citizen science). More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/36vw6zbr The expected deadline for applications is 16 September 2024. Applicants are strongly encouraged to check the position on ESA's vacancy website: https://tinyurl.com/2fjvzjnk 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 AT THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL - FOCUS PLANETARY SCIENCE The Astronomy Department at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate outstanding research, teaching, mentorship, and leadership in the field of planetary science. The Department will prioritize candidates whose research focus is on our Solar System, whether through participation in Solar System exploration missions, telescopic observations, experimental or theoretical studies in any relevant planetary science discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in research aligned with priorities from the recent Planetary Science Decadal that enhances Cornell's current strengths in Solar System research and introduces new directions that complement areas of ongoing work. For more information, please visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28118 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 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (HYDROLOGY & WATER SUSTAINABILITY) The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in hydrology and water sustainability. We seek a colleague with expertise in identifying and modeling hydrologic change, and an interest in solutions to water challenges. Our goal is to hire a colleague who uses a combination of quantitative field-based measurements, data-driven modeling, or remote sensing to better understand water-climate-human interactions. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to surface water hydrology; groundwater hydrology; the interacting roles of climate variability and land use change on hydrologic processes; physical models of ecohydrologic processes from the plot to the global scale; as well as volcanic and planetary hydrology. Apply online at: https://tinyurl.com/pitthydrojob. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by October 1, 2024. However, applications will be accepted for the duration of the search until the position is filled. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment, with the position scheduled to begin in Fall 2025, subject to budgetary approval. Please direct questions to hydrojob@pitt.edu. To read the full position description, see: https://www.geology.pitt.edu/about/department-openings 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 SCHOLAR IN EXOPLANETS AND MACHINE LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Prof. Ramses Ramirez is seeking a qualified postdoctoral scholar to join his research team as early as possible. The qualified candidate will work with Prof. Ramirez and colleagues on a project to simulate and make observational predictions of magma ocean atmospheres orbiting F-M stars. The postdoc will run climate models and generate training datasets, machine learning models, produce and analyze mock observations, and run retrievals. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, planetary sciences, computer science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution at the time of application. The candidate must have publications in planetary science, machine learning or related fields. Programming experience is necessary. UCF is a leading research-intensive university with over 68,000 students. The Planetary Sciences Group contains about a dozen faculty, ten career soft-money researchers, five postdocs, and 25 graduate students, with additional researchers in other departments. We have strong ties to the Florida Space Institute and the NASA Kennedy Space Center. Job link: https://tinyurl.com/5n6t46z3 More information about Prof. Ramirez and the Planetary Sciences Group, respectively, can be found here: https://habitableplanets.wordpress.com/ https://planets.ucf.edu/ 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 LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE SENIOR STAFF SCIENTIST The Universities Space Research Association's Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, TX, invites applications for a full-time staff scientist. We seek mid-career, self-motivated scientists with a strong record of outstanding research and a demonstrated record of external funding, although we will also consider applications from early career scientists with similar research records and a history of successful research grants. We especially wish to augment our expertise in astromaterials research, specifically the petrology and geochemistry of planetary materials and terrestrial analogs. The successful applicant will maintain and enhance the strong ties between the LPI and our colleagues at the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Division at NASA Johnson Space Center and will have access to analytical and experimental facilities at LPI and ARES. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Planetary Sciences, Geosciences, or related relevant field, ideally with at least 10 years of experience as a scientist. For more information, please contact the LPI Director, Dr. Walter Kiefer, kiefer@lpi.usra.edu. Additional information about the position and a link to the application website is available at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/positions-available/#staffSci1 Review of applications will begin on October 15. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 KRIMIGIS POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT APL The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) introduces our Krimigis Postdoctoral Scholars (KPS) Program. This program is named after Dr. Stamatios "Tom" Krimigis who participated in spaceflight investigations spanning the entire Solar System over 50 years. Krimigis Scholars will be hosted by one of the space science groups at APL. Key features of this program include a research mentor; cutting-edge research; travel support; a peer network; training in "soft" professional skills; grant proposal writing support; competitive salary; and generous benefits. We encourage students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Positions are for a 2-year term, with a possibility of extension to a third year. The topics of the currently available opportunities are: - Lunar In Situ Resource Utilization - Europa Ice Shell - Jovian Moon Weathering - Exoplanet Atmospheres - Space Weather - IMAP - Solar Coronal Mass Ejections Interested individuals should refer to the eligibility requirements and submit their application to KPS online at: https://tinyurl.com/3utsmf6d Application due date: October 15, 2024 Notifications: February 2025 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PLANETARY SCIENCES AT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON The Department of Earth and Space Sciences, in the College of the Environment at the University of Washington, is soliciting applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor in planetary sciences to study processes on the origins, evolution and diversity of planetary bodies. We seek a planetary scientist who complements existing department strengths in planetary atmospheres and biogeochemical processes. Positive factors for consideration are candidates with expertise relevant to the geophysics and geochemistry of planetary interiors and/or surfaces. Areas of focus could include, but are not limited to, high pressure processes, planetary accretion and differentiation, crustal formation, deformation, and evolution, and geodynamics. Additional positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, contributions to interdisciplinary research and teaching in areas such as planetary science, astrobiology, thermodynamics, rock and mineral physics, glaciology, remote sensing, instrumentation or preparation for the professional workforce, and current involvement or demonstrated potential to be involved in planetary missions. For essential additional information, please see: https://apply.interfolio.com/149703 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 MEPAG GOALS DOCUMENT REVISION - REQUEST FOR INPUT The MEPAG Goals Document is document that is intended to capture and establish a rough prioritization for the ever-evolving highest priority science questions at Mars (Goals I-III), as well as the engineering needs to start to send Humans to Mars (Goal IV). Its value comes in its ability to represent the consensus of the Mars community and to remain current. To that end, the MEPAG Goals Committee is beginning a new revision this year, updating the first three goals (Life, Climate and Geology), and heavily modifying the fourth (Preparation for Human Exploration). We are soliciting input about what we should be changing to keep the MEPAG Goals document most aligned with the current state of the field. It can be filled out anonymously or with your contact info, whichever you prefer. Please break your input into comments on the particular goal or goals in which you wish to see changes, and as appropriate include reference to the specific section or line number. The deadline for feedback is end-of-day Friday, September 20, 2024. The form can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/n961efwjwHZoyKgA8 The current MEPAG Goals Document can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/ws4v3wy 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 JOIN THE GEOPHYSICAL PLANET DEFINITION WORKING GROUP Since 2017, a steady stream of publications have come out about the variety of ways that scientists define and use the word "planet," as well as a deepening understanding of why terms matter in science. Our Geophysical Planet Definition (GPD) group is looking to involve more people. If you're interested in joining and contributing in our ad-hoc, roughly every-other-month calls, just send an email as an indication of interest to our meeting admin Cindy Conrad, cindy@boulder.swri.edu. 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 2ND SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE WORKSHOP - ABSTRACT DEADLINE Our second Science Mission Directorate virtual event, a three-day workshop, will take place from Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2024. We are currently accepting abstracts from the community to introduce mission concepts, research questions, and considerations based on discussions at the first event. The deadline for submissions is September 4, 2024, at 5 p.m., Eastern. Authors are encouraged to start the submission process early so workshop staff will have time to provide assistance. For assistance, email Erin Manik (erin.manik@nasa.gov). Submit your abstract here: https://tinyurl.com/rjp58kwk For more information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yv8jjcut 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 NASEM HUMAN EXPLORATION OF MARS STUDY: UPCOMING EVENTS The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is currently conducting a study for NASA entitled, "A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars". There are two upcoming events associated with the study. First, there will be a committee meeting open session on August 27 from 1:20-3:30pm PT. During the open session, we'll hear about lessons from polar and space exploration from Dr. Jack Stuster, followed by a talk on NASA's history of aspiring to put humans on Mars from JPL Historian Dr. Erik Conway. For more information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/ykzu96ra Secondly, there will be an opportunity for the community to learn more about this important study and share your thoughts with the committee at a public, townhall-style virtual webinar on September 19 from 9:00-10:30am PT. Details of how input will be collected are still being worked out and as more information becomes available we will share it with you. For more information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/vdr9f6ew Vicky Hamilton, MEPAG Chair 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 VIRTUAL JMARS TRAINING: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 10AM-1PM PDT The NASA Planetary Data Training Workshops project will hold a VIRTUAL training on ASU's Java Mission-planning and Analysis for Remote Sensing (JMARS) software on Wednesday, October 2, 10am-1pm PDT (1-5pm EDT). There is no registration fee for this workshop, and it will be virtual only. JMARS is a GIS-based tool that is popular for analysis of planetary image data, and this workshop will be geared for NEW USERS. Please register for this Workshop by September 21, 2024, at this link: https://forms.gle/fLjvgSMDvioza4t19 Registration will be limited to 30 participants, with preference given to US Citizens and foreign nationals at US institutions. Registrants will receive the Zoom link for the Workshop several days prior to the Workshop. NOTE: Please register for a JMARS account and install the software on your own computer BEFORE the workshop at: https://jmars.mars.asu.edu/index.php?q=user/register Any PC, Mac or Linux system and browser should work, but you will want to verify the install works ahead of time, as there won't be time to troubleshoot during the Workshop. If you have problems, please contact: help@jmars.asu.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 APPLY FOR THE LOS ANGELES, CA CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE PLANETARY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP Planetary science and astrobiology subject matter experts are invited to apply to attend the Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement professional development workshop at the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley, September 24-26, 2024 in Burbank, CA. During the workshop, participants: - Explore the importance of building equitable partnerships with organizations, subject matter experts, and informal educators serving Black and Latinx audiences - Learn evidence-based culturally relevant authentic approaches to nurture connections with Black and Latinx individuals - Practice planetary science engagement approaches through a culturally inclusive lens The deadline to apply is 5:00 P.M. Central, August 31, 2024. Space is limited to 10 subject matter experts. Stipends are available for participants able to accept them. More information, including a link to the application, is available online at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/planetary-reach/workshops/losangeles/ Please direct questions to Andy Shaner - shaner@lpi.usra.edu. 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Note: Many face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. Check their websites for details. Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html September 17, 2024 Planetary Data Management Workshop https://forms.office.com/g/4ma4bAugGV Online October 23-25, 2024 SPICE Training Class on the East Coast of the U.S. https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/naif/WS2024_announcement.html College Park, MD October 30 - November 1, 2024 2nd Science Mission Directorate Workshop https://tinyurl.com/yv8jjcut Online November 14-15, 2024 GeoFutures: Planetary Geosciences https://tinyurl.com/bdfhyevh London, UK [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.] 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 SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Science Product Pipelines and Archive Architecture for the DART Mission C. 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