Newsletter 18-46

Issue 18-46, November 9, 2018

 

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  1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: DPS 50 MEETING RECAP AND REMINDER TO FILL OUT DPS EXIT SURVEY
  2. MESSAGE FROM FRS CHAIR KURT RETHERFORD
  3. ICARUS SPECIAL ISSUE DEVOTED TO CASSINI RESULTS
  4. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: DPS 50 MEETING RECAP AND

REMINDER TO FILL OUT DPS EXIT SURVEY

 

The 50th DPS meeting last month was an exciting milestone for our organization. 

More than 750 registered attendees participated in the meeting throughout the week. 

Thanks to the Science Organizing Committee, led by Devon Burr, for putting

together a great scientific program and thanks to all of you for sharing your

scientific results. The Local Organizing Committee led by Josh Emery put

together fun activities including Saturday field trips to the Blue Spring Cave

and to the Smoky Mountains to view their geology, and the DPS banquet.

Thank you, Josh, and the LOC!

  

DPS EXIT SURVEY (see Oct. 31st AAS 50th DPS email):  We want to hear

from you about this year’s meeting as we look ahead to next year’s joint

EPSC-DPS meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.  Please fill out the survey about

your experiences at the 50th annual DPS meeting.  Let us know what you liked

and what we can do better.  All responses are anonymous and confidential.

 

The survey link was first sent to meeting attendees on October 31st  in an

email from the American Astronomical Society. If you have not yet responded,

you may have also received subsequent emails from AAS. 

We want to hear from you!

 

Linda Spilker

DPS Chair

 

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MESSAGE FROM FRS CHAIR KURT RETHERFORD

 

The AAS/DPS Federal Relations Subcommittee (FRS) encourages you to

take advantage of AGU’s coordinated Congressional Visits Day (CVD) on

14 December 2018 for those of us planning to attend the Fall Meeting in

Washington D.C. this year. Meetings with legislators throughout the week

are encouraged for those unable to “blitz” the Hill on Friday.

 

Sign-ups to learn more about this AGU CVD process close 14 November

https://sciencepolicy.agu.org/agu-congressional-visits-day-2/.

 

Other opportunities exist the week of AGU to drop in and learn more in their

Science Policy Sharing Science Room: 

https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2018/science-policy-sharing-science/.

Our AAS resources and FRS members are also at your disposal any time:  

https://aas.org/policy/advocacy-resourcespublic_policy.

Be sure to thank your representatives and encourage Congress’s continuing

support.

 

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ICARUS SPECIAL ISSUE DEVOTED TO CASSINI RESULTS

 

Dear colleagues and attendees of the Cassini Science Symposium in Boulder,

August 2018:

 

This is to confirm a special Icarus issue devoted to Cassini results.

We call for papers on the latest Cassini Science results. All topics related to

Cassini results are welcome to this Special Issue, including those presented

at the Final Cassini Science Symposium in Boulder in 2018.

 

First submission date:

1         November 2018.

 

All papers should be submitted to the Guest Editors for review through

the EES submission site:

15     January 2019.

 

All manuscripts to be fully reviewed and final decisions made on all

manuscripts:

15     July 2019.

 

The date the Special Issue is expected to be published:

1         November 2019.

 

To submit your paper, go to the Icarus/EES site, click Start New Submission.

 

To begin, select the issue from the dropdown list: Cassini Mission Science Results

 

 

Sincerely,

Larry Esposito

Phil Nicholson

Linda Spilker

Guest Editors

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) TENURE TRACK FACULTY MEMBER

     DEPARTMENT OF ASTRONOMY

     NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

 

The Department of Astronomy at New Mexico State University invites

applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant

Professor beginning in August 2019.   We are especially interested in

candidates with a demonstrated research record and continuing research

programs related to the targeted area of hire, which is planetary system

science (solar system and/or extrasolar), including planetary atmospheres, 

interiors, surfaces, formation, and environments, and including research

programs that are observational or theoretical in nature.  The NMSU

Astronomy Department is committed to creating an environment that

affirms and supports diversity across a variety of axes, including ethnicity,

race, class, ability, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome

applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their

scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

 

Please see the job ad (https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/8e66ce6b) for more

details and direct all inquiries to [email protected].  

The application deadline is January 7, 2019.

 

B) DEPARTMENT CHAIR IN PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO

 

https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/10633

 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Texas at

San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking a dynamic Chair that can lead the department

to preeminence in an extraordinarily diverse University that is focused on a

significant expansion of its research mission. This is an exemplary opportunity

for a leader to strengthen partnerships with premier research institutions in San

Antonio such as the Southwest Research Institute, Air Force Research Laboratory,

UT Health San Antonio, and others. Areas of research excellence within the

department include astrophysics, biophysics, computational physics, condensed

matter, materials science, nanotechnology, and space and planetary science.

Several interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities are ongoing

with Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry and the College of

Engineering among others. The Department has a joint Ph.D. degree with the

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) allowing its faculty and Ph.D. students

access to over $400M of research projects that include leadership roles in

NASA’s space physics and planetary missions. UT San Antonio’s future will

focus on student success and building one of the nation’s most diverse research

intensive universities. The Department Chair will play a critical role in linking

the Department to this growth and success. UT San Antonio also benefits from

being in a major metropolitan area that retains the attributes of smaller

neighborhoods, excellent schools, and an extremely welcoming environment.

Required qualifications: a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy or related area of 

physical science or engineering; an active research program with a distinguished

publication record and a strong international reputation. Preferred qualifications:

commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels including Ph.D.; leadership

and administrative experience; and an active, high-profile research program in

an area of physics and/or astronomy. Responsibilities include a commitment to

the development and growth of the Physics and Astronomy program, as well as

teaching, supervising student research at all levels, and maintaining an externally

funded research program. Descriptions of current departmental research efforts

can be found at http://www.utsa.edu/physics/.

UTSA, the third largest academic institution of the University of Texas

System, has an enrollment of nearly 31,000 students. Ph.D. students have

access to world-class facilities at UTSA and SwRI that includes advanced 

microscopy, spectroscopy, optical and particle instrument calibration and

MEMS laboratories. Screening of completed applications will begin

immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

 

 

C) CIVIL SERVICE SCIENTIST POSITION IN OCEAN WORLDS SCIENCE AT NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

 

The Science & Exploration Directorate, Solar System Exploration

Division, Planetary Environments Laboratory (Code 699) is seeking a

scientist to conduct research on the habitability and exobiology of

planetary environments in support of long-term science goals related to

the existence and distribution of life on Ocean Worlds. The call for

this position will close on Monday, November 26, 2018. 

 

Direct Link to USAJobs:

 

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513617000  

 

For additional information contact: Dr. William Brinckerhoff,

[email protected]; or Dr. Melissa Trainer,

[email protected]

 

D) POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANETARY SCIENCE AT MIT

 

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The MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to join Professor

de Kleer’s planetary astronomy group. The de Kleer group utilizes

cutting-edge astronomical facilities at optical, infrared, and radio

wavelengths to study a diverse array of Solar System topics including

planetary and satellite atmospheres, satellite surfaces and geophysics,

and small bodies. Applicants are sought from a broad range of research

areas within astronomy and planetary science that overlap with or

complement ongoing work in the group, including both Solar System

and extrasolar planets. Observational experience is beneficial but not

required. The successful candidate will have opportunities to mentor

graduate and undergraduate students, and will benefit from the dynamic

and interdisciplinary environment within the EAPS department and

across the Institute

 

A PhD degree in a related field (e.g. physics, astrophysics, chemistry,

geology, planetary science) is required. Applicants must submit a 1-3

page research statement, CV, and three letters of recommendation.

The research statement should indicate how the applicant’s research

interests align with areas of ongoing work in the group 

(http://web.gps.caltech.edu/~dekleer/research.html).

 

Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12702

 

The appointment starts on or after July 2019 and is initially for one year,

with renewal for up to two additional years. The position offers a

competitive salary and annual research budget. Consideration of

applications will begin on January 10, 2019, and applications will

be considered until the position is filled. Please contact Professor

Katherine de Kleer at [email protected] with questions.

 

E) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES

     UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

 

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The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally

funded research program that expands the scope of our departmental

capabilities while complementing and integrating with our existing

strengths. This position requires a Doctorate in planetary geosciences

or a related field at time of application. Salary range: $67,725 – $75,250

annually. For more information or to apply visit

http://apptrkr.com/1320648 by 12/20/2018.

Announcement #F000734P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

 

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