PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 3, Number 56 (November 15, 2009) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Melissa Lane Co-Editors: Nic Richmond, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Job Announcement: Faculty Position in Planetary Atmospheres 2. Job Announcement: Faculty Position in Planetary Surface Processes 3. Job Announcement: Faculty Position in Extrasolar Planet Studies 4. Job Announcement: Post-doctoral Researcher, Lunar Samples, Univ. of Notre Dame 5. Job Announcement: Post-doctoral Researcher, Planetary Sciences 6. [NASA] Meeting of the Planetary Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council 7. TNO 2010 Meeting: Dynamical and Physical Properties of Trans- Neptunian Objects 8. [NASA] Second NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group Meeting - Call in Instructions 9. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 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 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES The School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University seeks new faculty who wish to engage in collaborative, multi- disciplinary studies of planetary atmospheres. A demonstrated track record in research, teaching and grantsmanship is preferred. Atmospheres of all planetary bodies are of interest, including those of Mars, Titan, gas giants, and hot Jupiter-like planets in extrasolar systems. Areas of interest include: atmospheric dynamics at global, regional, or mesoscales, atmospheric state, composition, origin and evolution, and surface-atmosphere interactions. These studies could be focused on numerical modeling, observations, data analysis, instrument design and development, or some combination of these approaches. Successful applicants will be expected to interact with the current and future SESE directions, including planetary surface processes and dynamics, astrobiology, climatology, and/or the formation and evolution of planets and planetary systems. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes a description of the applicant's research and teaching interests, 2) a current CV, and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Inquiries and applications must be addressed to: Kip Hodges, Director School of Earth and Space Exploration and submitted electronically to: sesenewfac@asu.edu Submissions in pdf format are preferred. 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 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES The School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University seeks faculty who wish to engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary studies of planetary surface processes. A demonstrated track record in research, teaching and grantsmanship is preferred. Specifically, we seek applicants with interests in how the surfaces of rocky and ice- rich objects are shaped by processes including tectonics, volcanism, impact cratering, and sedimentary processes. Such studies would benefit from new perspectives in planetary geomorphology, geochemistry, volcanology, hydrology, and/or structural geology, using planetary remote sensing, modeling, terrestrial analog investigations, or some combination of these approaches. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes a description of the applicant's research and teaching interests, 2) a current CV, and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Inquiries and applications must be addressed to: Kip Hodges, Director School of Earth and Space Exploration and submitted electronically to: sesenewfac@asu.edu Submissions in pdf format are preferred. 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 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY POSITION IN EXTRASOLAR PLANET STUDIES The School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University seeks faculty who wish to engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary studies of the nature, formation, and evolution of extrasolar planets. Both observational and theoretical studies are of interest. Specific research areas might include but are not limited to: spectroscopy of planets and their host stars, novel techniques used to search for and characterize exoplanets, planetary interior models, and planetary dynamics. A demonstrated track record in research, teaching and grantsmanship is preferred. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes a description of the applicant's research and teaching interests, 2) a current CV, and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Inquiries and applications must be addressed to: Kip Hodges, Director School of Earth and Space Exploration and submitted electronically to: sesenewfac@asu.edu Submissions in pdf format are preferred. 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 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER, LUNAR SAMPLES, UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME The University of Notre Dame, department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences has an opening for a Post Doctoral Researcher focusing on Lunar Samples and associated data. The exact mix of research responsibilities will depend on the skills and capabilities of the selected candidate, although the initial project will focus on crystal stratigraphy, melt inclusions and textural analysis of lunar samples. This initial project is funded for two years with a possibility of an extension beyond this period. The successful candidate must have completed a PhD in Lunar Science, Igneous Petrology and/or Geochemistry. Experience with different analytical methods (electron microprobe, ICP-MS, SIMS, etc.) and interpretation of geochemical data is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of the existing analytical facilities at Notre Dame that include single and powder XRD, single and multi-collector ICP-MS, TEM-SEM. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita that contains a publication list, a letter discussing their qualifications, research interests, and goals, and the names of three professional references to: Prof. Clive R. Neal (http://www.nd.edu/~cneal) at neal.1@nd.edu Please include "Lunar Sample Post Doc Position" in the subject line. The position will remain open until filled. The UND is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. 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 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER, PLANETARY SCIENCE, BOULDER, CO Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral researcher in planetary science to assist Hal Levison (hal_at_boulder.swri.edu) in the study of the formation and long-term dynamical evolution of the Solar System. This project will involve studying the Kuiper belt binaries, giant planet core formation, and Oort cloud formation. The successful applicant will be expected to orchestrate their own independent research program in these or related areas. Requires a PhD in Planetary Science, Astronomy, or a related field with 0 – 2 years experience after PhD. Must have a strong research interest and publication record in the dynamics of small bodies in the Solar System, and/or the dynamics of planet formation. A working knowledge of the N-body code known as Swift will be considered a strong plus. To apply, please visit our website at www.swri.jobs. Reference job code 15-00971. 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 MEETING OF THE PLANETARY SCIENCE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE NASA ADVISORY COUNCIL The next meeting of the Planetary Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council will take place 3-4 December at the Space Technology Building of the Laboratory for Atmospheric & Space Physics of the University of Colorado, Boulder. The current draft of the agenda is posted at: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/pss The meeting will be open to the public on a space-available basis. For those unable to attend the meeting in person, audio of the meeting will be available via teleconference: PHONE NUMBER: 866-880-0098 PASSCODE: 2122674 Slides will be visible via WebEx (http://nasa.webex.com): December 2009 PSS Meeting Thursday, December 3, 2009 8:30 am, Mountain Time (Arizona, GMT-07:00) MEETING NUMBER: 992 185 191 MEETING PASSWORD: PS$M33ting December 2009 PSS Meeting Day 2 Friday, December 4, 2009 8:30 am, Mountain Time (Denver, GMT-07:00) MEETING NUMBER: 998 648 725 MEETING PASSWORD: PS$M33ting 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 TNO 2010 MEETING: DYNAMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TRANS-NEPTUNIAN OBJECTS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 27 - July 1, 2010 The meeting will take place in historic Philadelphia, within walking distance of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The meeting itself will be held at the College of Physicians, 19 South 22nd Street. http://www.collphyphil.org/ http://tno.swri.org/ Please sign up for our mailing list at tno-info@tno.swri.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 2ND NASA SMALL BODIES ASSESSMENT GROUP MEETING - CALL IN INSTRUCTIONS The Second Meeting of the Small Bodies Assessment Group will be held this week (November 18-19) in Boulder, Colorado. For those of you unable to attend the meeting in person, WebEx and telecon information is given below. This message, additional help information, and the meeting agenda are also posted on the SBAG website at http://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/ WebEx Information Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Meeting Number: 995 807 436 Meeting Password: $B@G2mtg Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 Meeting Number: 994 936 608 Meeting Password: $B@G2mtg To join the online meeting (Now from iPhones too!): 1. Go to https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/j.php?ED=123599122&UID =0&PW=NM2VmZGY2ZmJk&RT=MiM2 2. Enter your name and email address. 3. Enter the meeting password: $B@G2mtg 4. Click "Join Now". IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, do not join the session. Telecon Information Dial-In Numbers Toll Free: 1-866-754-7925 Outside U.S.: 1-203-369-6828 Participant Code: 1193049 (followed by "#") 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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS April 25-30, 2010 Putting our Solar System in Context: Origin, Dynamical and Physical Evolution of Multiple Planet Systems http://www.esf.org/?id=6420 Innsbruck, Austria June 27 - July 1, 2010 TNO 2010: Dynamical and Physical properties of Trans-Neptunian Objects http://tno.swri.org/ Philadelphia, PA October 11-15, 2010 The Astrophysics of Planetary Systems – Formation, Structure, and Dynamical Evolution http://iaus276.oato.inaf.it/IAUS_276/index.htm Torino, Italy [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 at psi.edu.] *********************************************************************** * * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at * * http://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to http://planetarynews.org/pen_subscribe.html * * To unsubscribe, go to http://planetarynews.org/pen_unsubscribe.html * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor at 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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