Newsletter 19-48

Issue 19-48, October 20, 2019

 

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  1. 2020 IN SITU SCIENCE AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR EXPLORATION OF EUROPA AND OCEAN WORLDS WORKSHOP – INDICATION OF INTEREST
  2. CALL FOR IAG GRANTS – 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARS POLAR SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION
  3. TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES
  4. CALL FOR VEXAG STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  5. LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN
  6. JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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2020 IN SITU SCIENCE AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR EXPLORATION OF EUROPA
AND OCEAN WORLDS WORKSHOP – INDICATION OF INTEREST

 

Dates of workshop: 2 days within April 28-30

Location: JPL, Pasadena, CA

The Europa Lander Mission Concept team invites you to join us for a workshop

open to all scientists and engineers interested in science and instrument concepts

for the in situ (landed) exploration of Europa and other ocean worlds. It will be an

extended, in depth version of the previous workshop held at AbSciCon 2019, with

opportunities to have focused discussions and interactions on topics of interest to the

Europa and other ocean worlds in situ exploration community. Most of the workshop

will be in the Von Karman auditorium at JPL, and we are looking into providing

tours to see some of the hardware and lab facilities at JPL. 

The workshop is open to all and there will be no registration fee. For planning

purposes (reserving rooms at JPL, arranging hotel accommodations, etc.) we

need to scope interest in the workshop. Please indicate your interest by filling

out the form below (including JPL employees). Registration for the workshop

will open later this year, and there will be opportunities to sign up for contributed

talks and posters.

 

Indication of Interest form: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchYCToqZBZSONG-AOJr9OYp07G5EQBRo8rWg4GjTiB5iMhmg/viewform

 

Thanks,

Cynthia Phillips

 

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CALL FOR IAG GRANTS – 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARS POLAR
SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION

I’m pleased to announce that the International Association of
Geomorphologists offers 2 grants of 500 euros to favour the
participation of Young Geomorphologists in the 7th International
Conference on Mars Polar Science and Exploration.

The call is available at the following link:
 

http://www.geomorph.org/2019/10/call-grants-7th-international-conference-mars-polar-science-exploration/ 

Kindest regards,
Marta Della Seta
IAG Training Officer

 

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TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES

 

DPS is continuing its Trick-or-Treat and Telescopes Program. Put out your telescopes

during trick-or-treat time on Halloween, in your own lawn or in a neighbor’s lawn
(with permission) with better viewing (or more traffic). There is good viewing this year: a

crescent setting Moon with Jupiter right next door and Saturn nearby. The following

websites give advice and connections to resources. If you have any pictures of your

event, please send them to bonnie.buratti(at)jpl.nasa.gov

 

education/trick-or-treat-and-telescopes 

https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-goes-by-jupiter-on-halloween

 

I received this wonderful note from Jane Bergstralh, the late Jay Bergstralh’s wife:

“Jay used to set up his telescope, don his tall pointed hat and cape, and let the neighborhood
children each have a turn.  They loved it, and it became a very popular Halloween tradition. 

A better treat than mere candy.” 

 

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CALL FOR VEXAG STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VEXAG (Venus Exploration Analysis Group) is seeking two new volunteers
for the VEXAG Steering Committee to replace the Roadmap Focus Group
Lead and Member at Large, who have successfully completed their service
to the Venus community. New members will start in January 2020 for
terms that will run for three years.

Nominations and self-nominations are welcome, and will need a short
statement of interest and vision for Venus, and a CV. Please submit
these to Darby Dyar and Noam Izenberg, VEXAG Chair and Deputy Chair, at
[email protected][email protected]; no later than Friday,
November 15. We will review applicants following the 17th VEXAG meeting
(November 6-8 in Boulder, CO) and extend invitations around the new
year.

In addition to sponsoring regular and topical meetings, VEXAG
activities for the next three years are expected to focus on preparing
White Papers for the next Decadal Survey, and implementing the outcome
of the Decadal Survey. VEXAG is committed to fostering the next
generation of Venus researchers and participation in Early Career Venus
Scholars Focus Group is always welcome.

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/vexag/

 

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LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN

 

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) Summer Intern Program in Planetary 

Science provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to perform cutting-edge, 

peer-reviewed research, learn from widely respected planetary scientists, and 

discover exciting careers in planetary science.

 

The LPI invites undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit to participate 

in cutting-edge research in the lunar and planetary sciences as a summer intern. The 

LPI Intern Program application deadline is January 6, 2020.

 

The 10-week program begins June 1, 2020 and ends August 7, 2020. Selected students 

will receive a $6300.00 stipend; in addition, U.S. students receive a $1000.00 travel 

stipend and foreign nationals receive a $1500.00 foreign travel reimbursement.

 

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern/

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

 

A) TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PLANETARY SCIENCE, 

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE

 

The University of Washington seeks an outstanding scientist working at 

the forefront of planetary research in surfaces, atmospheres, or interiors 

of planets, exoplanets, or moons. The opening is for a tenure-track Assistant 

Professor in the Department of Earth & Space Sciences.

 

The new faculty member will be specialized in one or more of the following: 

geology, geomorphology, geochemistry, glaciology, or geophysics of planets 

and interactions with their atmospheres and oceans. They may focus on 

observations, experiments, and/or modeling. We seek a colleague who can 

contribute collaboratively within the department, college, and across campus, 

for example, the university’s Astrobiology Program. Current or potential 

involvement in planetary exploration and/or use of remote sensing data is 

desirable but not essential. 

 

Candidates should demonstrate the potential to build an internationally recognized 

research program that addresses questions of fundamental significance. Candidates 

should also show potential for high quality undergraduate and graduate teaching. 

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Geophysics, Geology, Planetary 

Sciences, or a related field at the time of appointment.

 

Preference will be given to applications received before December 1, 2019.

 

For full applications details, please see:  https://apply.interfolio.com/69115

 

B) TENURE-STREAM POSITION IN ASTRONOMY AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU)

 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU) 

invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position in astronomy. The search 

is open to all fields of observational, data-intensive, or survey astronomy. The 

successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to carry out forefront 

research and a commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. 

While we expect the appointment to be at the assistant professor level, an appointment 

at the level of associate or full professor will be considered depending on the 

experience of the candidate.

MSU has strong astrophysics research programs in compact objects, nuclear 

astrophysics, galaxy clusters, large-scale simulations, statistical and computational 

techniques, and particle astrophysics. MSU astronomers enjoy guaranteed access 

to the 4.1-m SOAR Telescope, which is co-located on Cerro Pachon with the Large 

Synoptic Survey Telescope. MSU is also the lead institution of the NSF’s Joint Institute 

for Nuclear Astrophysics-Center for the Evolution of the Elements (JINA-CEE). MSU

astronomers run both an astrophysics undergraduate major and an astronomy and 

astrophysics Ph.D. program.

For more information, please see:

https://astro.natsci.msu.edu/news-events/job-postings/tenure-stream-position-in-astronomy/

 

C) RESEARCH SPACE SCIENTIST POSITION AT NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

The Sciences and Exploration Directorate at NASA Goddard Space Flight
Center is currently seeking interested applicants for the position of
Research Space Scientist in the Planetary Systems Lab (6930). This
position is responsible for design and development of novel infrared
and ultraviolet flight instruments for planetary science. For more
information on this opportunity please see the ad on the USA Jobs
website:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548052000

 

D) SPACE PHYSICS FACULTY POSITION AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Arizona State University is now advertising a Space Physics Faculty 
position joint with the ASU School of Mathematical and Statistical 
Sciences and the ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration:

https://sese.asu.edu/about/opportunities/faculty-positions

 

E) RUTGERS UNIVERSITY – TENURE-TRACK FACULTY MEMBER

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, New
Brunswick, is looking to hire an assistant professor in the broad
fields of mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and paleobiology, whose
work relates to the co-evolution of physical, chemical, and biological
systems of the Earth and/or other rocky planetary bodies. Interested
applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment; start date is
expected for Fall 2020.

Please see the job ad for more details:

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/102136

Direct all inquiries to Kenneth Miller, chair of the search committee,
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at [email protected]

F) POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN EARLY MARS GEOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Planetology and Habitability at the Centro de
Astrobiologia (CAB) invites applications for one postdoctoral position
to support investigations on the geochemical nature of the early Mars
environments. We are seeking enthusiastic and excellent candidates to
join a planetary science team funded by the European Research Council
(ERC), working with Dr. Alberto Fairen in the Project “MarsFirstWater”
(ERC Consolidator Grant) broadening the efforts of the Project
“icyMARS” (ERC Starting Grant).

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in Geochemistry, and a background
in Mars research and Planetary Science.

The position, placed in Madrid, would be for two years, with possible
extension to a third year contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Benefits include working in a young enthusiastic team at the leading
Astrobiology institution in Europe, full social benefits according to
the Spanish social care system, and a very competitive salary.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum with a list
of publications, a brief (maximum two pages) statement of research
interests, and a list of three references, no later than December 31
2019, to Alberto Fairen ([email protected]).

The starting date is negotiable, but should be no later than March 1,
2020.

G) GRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: PLANETARY PETROLOGY 

AND GEOCHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT 

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

 

The Elardo Planetary Geochemistry Group at the University of Florida in 

Gainesville has opportunities for highly motivated students seeking graduate 

degrees with an emphasis in Planetary Petrology and Geochemistry. Potential 

projects cover a wide range of topics in petrology and geochemistry, with 

specific opportunities including stable isotopic studies of planetary formation, 

differentiation, and core formation, and the origin, structure, and evolution of 

the Moon’s mantle. Students would join a group that utilizes experimental 

petrology in the newly established Experimental Geochemistry Lab, microbeam 

studies of meteorites and Apollo samples, and non-traditional stable isotope 

geochemistry to answer questions about these topics. The Department of 

Geological Sciences at UF is well-equipped with a wide array of instrumentation 

and resources available for these studies.

 

PhD and MSc positions (PhD preferred) are available as early as Fall 2020. For 

more information, please contact Prof. Stephen Elardo ([email protected]) with a 

C.V. and a brief description of research interests and experience. More information 

about the Department of Geological Sciences and the Planetary Geochemistry 

Group can be found here at http://geology.ufl.edu/ and https://www.ufexpet.com/.

 

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