PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER
Volume 12, Number 45 (October 21, 2018)

PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org
Editor: Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill 
Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Elisabeth Adams
Email: pen_editor@psi.edu

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1. Call for Sessions: 2019 NAM
2. Education and Outreach Shareathon at DPS
3. Workshop on In Situ Exploration of the Ice Giants 
4. Centaur Exploration Workshop: The Roots of Activity
5. SBAG 20 Early Career Opportunities
6. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month
7. Updated Community White Paper on the Case for Landed Mercury 
   Science
8. Ph.D. Graduate Positions at Universidad de Atacama
9. Graduate and Postdoctoral Opportunities in Planetary Surface 
   Processes at Stanford University
10. Ph.D. Position in Cometary Science
11. Open Postdoc Position: UC Berkeley
12. Director, University of Texas Institute for Geophysics
13. Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics (Multiple Positions)
14. [NASA] ROSES-18 Amendment 34: Lunar Surface Instrument and 
    Technology Payloads Final Text Released
15. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions

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CALL FOR SESSIONS: 2019 NAM

https://nam2019.org

The Royal Astronomical Society's 2019 National Astronomy Meeting will
be held on the campus of Lancaster University from Sunday 30 June to
Thursday 4 July. With about 600 attendees per year, this conference
includes contributions from the UK Solar Physics (UKSP) and
Magnetosphere Ionosphere and Solar- Terrestrial (MIST) communities in
addition to other solar system science and astrophysics communities,
and is open to attendees from around the world.

We now invite the community to submit proposals for parallel sessions
to be held at NAM2019. Proposals are welcome for sessions covering all
aspects of NAM, UKSP, and MIST science, including cross-discipline
sessions. Proposals should be submitted here:

https://nam2019.org/session-submission

The deadline for submitting parallel session proposals is Monday, 7
January 2019 at 17:30 UTC.


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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SHAREATHON AT DPS

Rotunda Room (Knoxville Convention Center) on Monday October 24th from
5 to 6:15pm

Join us to share your best activities and materials for education and
outreach with other scientists, educators and local high school
teachers. Learn what others are doing as you prepare for your own
events looking towards the Apollo 11th 50th Anniversary next summer.
Additionally, we are soliciting your feedback about what support you
need and want from the DPS to support your education and outreach
work. Stop by and talk to others doing education and outreach events
and learn how to get involved in various settings. Participants are
welcome to bring materials to hand-out and do demonstrations. Please
contact Sanlyn Buxner buxner@psi.edu with questions.


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WORKSHOP ON IN SITU EXPLORATION OF THE ICE GIANTS 

February 25-27, 2019 
Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille, France

Meeting URL: 

https://ice-giant-workshop.lam.fr

Abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2018
Early registration deadline: January 31, 2018
Maximum number of participants: 90

Pre-registration is now open - Please note that attendance is capped
at 90, so please register early!

We are pleased to announce a workshop addressing scientific and
technological topics relevant to the in situ exploration of giant
planet atmospheres, including scientific questions, how to achieve
them, and technological challenges. The workshop will also address
potential mission concepts and international cooperation, with an
emphasis on probe studies of the ice giants in the framework of future
NASA-ESA collaborations.

The Workshop on In Situ Exploration of the Ice Giants will take place
at Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille in a three-day science
program comprising a mixture of invited reviews, invited and
contributed talks, and posters focusing on the link between ice giant
formation, evolution and atmospheric composition, in situ
instrumentation and instrument technologies, mission concepts, and
exoplanetary systems:

https://www.lam.fr/

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CENTAUR EXPLORATION WORKSHOP: THE ROOTS OF ACTIVITY 

A workshop addressing the scientific importance and space exploration
relevance of active centaurs, with a specific focus on mapping
knowledge gaps and paths forward.

Dates: April 1-3, 2019
Location: Florida Space Institute, University of Central Florida,
Orlando, FL

Pre-registration opens: October 31, 2018
Abstracts/NOIs submission deadline: December 31, 2018
Registration deadline: January 15, 2019
Acceptance notifications: January 31, 2019
Maximum number of participants: 40 (in-situ), 50 (online)

Workshop URL: 

https://cew2019.arc.nasa.gov/

The workshop's impetus is two-fold: Advance our understanding of how
small bodies originate, evolve and become active beyond Jupiter's
orbit; Planning of exploration strategies - Both Earth-based
observations and Space-based measurements - aimed at representative
objects of the Centaur population.

Discussion topics will be related to understanding specific properties
and population trends following: Structure, composition, dynamics,
activity behavior. We strongly encourage the participation of early
career researchers (including graduate students and postdoctoral
researchers). We aim for the workshop to result in a white paper
(state-of-the-art, prioritized knowledge gaps, characterization and
exploration pathways) and a plan for a multi-wavelength observing
campaign. 
	
Questions? Please contact the organizers:
Gal Sarid (gal.sarid@ucf.edu)
Maria Womack (womack@usf.edu)


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SBAG 20 EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are planning to offer limited U.S. travel support for early career
scientists to participate in the SBAG 20 meeting, to be held at LPI on
January 29-31, 2019. Interested students, postdocs, and other early
career scientists (within 5 years of Ph.D./M.S./B.S.) should submit a
letter and a CV to SBAG Early Career Secretary Hannah Susorney
(hsusorney@eoas.ubc.ca) by COB (5 pm Eastern time) November 21st 2018.
Included in the letter, which must not exceed 2 pages, should be a
demonstration of financial need and an explanation of how the
applicant's work relates to the purposes of the SBAG. The letter and
CV should be combined into a single PDF document for submission by
e-mail attachment. Recipients of travel support will be expected to
give a short presentation (~10-15 minutes) of their SBAG-relevant work
at the SBAG 20 meeting.

Lightning Talks/Poster Session: We are providing time on the agenda
for early-career scientists and engineers present at the meeting to
introduce themselves and their research to the community in a 3-minute
presentation. If you are interested in participating in lightning
talks, please contact the early-career secretary Hannah Susorney
(hsusorney@eoas.ubc.ca) before January 18th 2019 to secure a spot.


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PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH
 
The October image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary
Geomorphology web page:

http://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com

This month's topic is "Universality of delta bifurcations".
Contributed by Robert Mahon, University of New Orleans, USA

You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on
Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology

or Twitter: @PlanetGeomorpho

Tjalling de Haas (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group)


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UPDATED COMMUNITY WHITE PAPER ON THE CASE FOR LANDED MERCURY SCIENCE

Dear Colleagues,

With the successful launch of the ESA-JAXA BepiColombo mission to the
innermost planet, an updated version of the community White Paper on
the case for landed Mercury science has been posted on the LPI
website:

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/NASA-academies-resources/White-Paper-Landed-
Mercury-Science.pdf.

This updated version contains a list of 67 signatories, demonstrating
the strong community interest in considering options for in situ
Mercury science.

Thank you for your support for the continued exploration of Mercury!

Paul Byrne
David Blewett
Nancy Chabot
Steven Hauck
Erwan Mazarico
Kathleen Vander Kaaden


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PH.D. GRADUATE POSITIONS AT UNIVERSIDAD DE ATACAMA

Dear colleagues,
 
The Instituto de Astronomia y Ciencias Planetarias opens new PhD
positions. Information can be found at:
 
https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/ff7f98ac
 
Best regards
 
Giovanni Leone


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GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES IN PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES
AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Prospective graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in
planetary surface processes are invited to apply to join the group of
Dr. Mathieu Lapotre in the Department of Geological Sciences at
Stanford, for a start date in the fall of 2019. The research group
will focus on utilizing the diverse planetary bodies of the Solar
System as full scale experiments to develop and test our quantitative
understanding of surface processes, and deciphering the hydrologic and
climate histories of planets (including Earth) through the lens of
surface processes.

Prospective graduate students should demonstrate strong quantitative
skills and motivation to apply concepts of geomorphology,
sedimentology, and/or spectroscopy to the study of planetary surfaces
and rocks. The next application deadline to the department's graduate
program is January 8, 2019.

Prospective postdoctoral scholars should demonstrate expertise in any
field that is relevant to the study of planetary surface processes.
Candidates with expertise in techniques that are not traditionally
utilized in planetary geology but have the potential to bring new
light to our understanding of the Solar System (e.g., machine
learning, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Dr. Lapotre at mlapotre@stanford.edu with any questions.


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PH.D. POSITION IN COMETARY SCIENCE

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Gottingen,
Germany, invites applications for a Ph.D. position in the "Comet and
Asteroid Activity" research group funded by an ERC Starting Grant. The
position will be embedded in the International Max Planck Research
School (IMPRS) for Solar System Science at the University of Gottingen:

http://www.mps.mpg.de/solar-system-school

The goal of the project will be to characterise the global
distribution of dust emission from comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
through a combined approach of mining data from the European Space
Agency's Rosetta spacecraft and numerical simulations. A detailed
project description can be found at:

http://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/cometary-science-rosetta-debris-dynamics

Applications should be submitted through the online application portal:

https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/application

no later than November 15, 2018. In your online application, please
specify and motivate your choice of this particular project within the
Comet and Asteroid Activity research group. Once the online portal
indicates that your application is complete with all reference letters
in, please send an e-mail to the project advisor to alert her of your
submission. Applications for this particular project can be
fast-tracked with respect to the overall selection process, and review
will begin as soon as the application material is complete.


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OPEN POSTDOC POSITION: UC BERKELEY

The Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California,
Berkeley seeks applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar with
a start date between 11/1/2018 and 2/1/2019. The Postdoctoral Scholar
will work with Dr. Andrew Poppe in the fields of lunar and small body
plasma and exospheric research as part of the DREAM2 team of NASA's
SSERVI. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, productive group
investigating solar and magnetospheric plasma interactions with the
Moon, asteroids, moons of Mars, and outer planet satellites. Research
is conducted via both analysis of existing in-situ datasets from
missions (e.g., ARTEMIS and MAVEN), and via numerical modeling across
a broad range of scales.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of
renewal based on performance and available funding. Position will
remain open until filled.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, astronomy,
planetary science, or related field.

Desired skills and experience: - hybrid and/or particle-in-cell
simulations of plasma interactions with airless bodies - analysis of
particle and magnetic field data from in-situ observations - neutral
Monte Carlo modeling of satellite exospheres

For full information and to apply, visit:

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01945

Please address inquires to Dr. Andrew Poppe at poppe@berkeley.edu

[Edited for length.]


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DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR GEOPHYSICS

The Institute for Geophysics at the University of Texas at Austin
(UTIG) seeks applications for the position of Director, which may
include a concurrent faculty appointment in the Department of
Geological Sciences. UTIG is a world leader in expeditionary-scale
geophysical research, numerical modeling, and computational-enabled
discovery. The UTIG Director will maintain and strengthen the culture
of collaboration and innovation in the Jackson School of Geosciences,
expand the reputation of the institute, promote diversity, and
demonstrate commitment to a high-quality student experience.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific
field and will have experience in the administration of complex
organizations and research programs, a demonstrated record of
high-quality research and publications, and excellence in people
management and communication skills. Involvement in international
and/or large federal programs, and leadership in academic and
professional activities is desired.

An applicant should submit a letter of interest, a vision statement
(including your perspectives on how to advance both scholarly
excellence and diversity in the workplace at UTIG), CV, and list of
four references (with titles and email addresses) electronically to:

https://apply.interfolio.com/56029 

Additionally a resume must be submitted at the UT Austin Jobs website:

https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/180920010382


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ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR IN PHYSICS (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

The Department of Physics and Applied Physics at the University of
Massachusetts Lowell (UML) invites applications for a number of
teaching faculty positions to begin September 2019. We are especially
interested in candidates who can complement and/or enhance existing
instructional service programs in the department.

The applicant would be expected to teach introductory-level
high-enrollment Physics and Astronomy courses. The successful
candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels with skills that complete and
enhance the department's growing base of full-time faculty. Additional
duties would include coordination of the graduate teaching assistants
leading the laboratory component of these high-enrollment lecture
courses.  

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Ph.D. in Physics or related field (must have Ph.D. by the time of
  appointment)
- Demonstrated teaching ability in physics and excellent communication
  skills-Ability to work effectively with diverse groups 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a CV, cover letter, teaching statement/philosophy,
evidence of teaching and teaching evaluations with your application. 
Names and contact information for three references will be required at
the time of application.

To apply, visit the URL:

http://explorejobs.uml.edu/lowell/en-us/job/495957/assistant-teaching-
professor-in-physics-multiple-positions


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[NASA] ROSES-18 AMENDMENT 34: LUNAR SURFACE INSTRUMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
PAYLOADS FINAL TEXT RELEASED

https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=
init&solId=%7b2D390C4D-39F9-E880-34C8-C07DC523698E%7d&path=closedPast

This ROSES element invites proposals for complete, Principal 
Investigator led science instrument and technology investigations. The
term "complete" encompasses all of the investigation phases including
project initiation, payload preparation, payload integration, payload
operations, scientific and engineering analysis of the mission data,
publication of results, and final dissemination of the data including
delivery to NASA's archive.

This call is specifically geared towards small payloads that can be
ready quickly in order to meet the immediate need for payloads for
early Commercial Lunar Payload Services flights. We are interested in
flight spares, engineering models, modified off-the-shelf payloads,
student hardware or any other hardware that can credibly meet the
aggressive timeline required. Future calls for lunar payloads will
occur at regular intervals for later missions. We anticipate that the
next call will be released in approximately one year.

Mandatory Step-1 proposals are due November 19, 2018, and the due date
for Step-2 proposals is January 17, 2019.

Questions concerning this program element may be directed to Sarah
Noble at Sarah.Noble-1@nasa.gov.

[Edited for length.]


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PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS

Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html

November 6-7, 2018
Future of Space Astronomy in Canada
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/future-of-space-astronomy-in-canada-
workshop-november-6-7-2018-registration-50198808989
Montreal, Canada

April 1-3, 2019
Centaur Exploratio Workshop: The Roots of Activity
https://cew2019.arc.nasa.gov/
Orlando, FL

May 27-31, 2019
3rd Advanced School on Exoplanetary Science: "Demographics of
Exoplanetary Systems"
http://www.mpia.de/ases3
Vietri sul Mare, Italy

June 30-July 4, 2019
Royal Astronomical Society 2019 National Astronomy Meeting
https://nam2019.org
Lancashire, England


[Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or
workshop of which your colleagues should be aware, please send the 
date, title, URL and location to pen_editor@psi.edu.]


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