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Issue 22-01, January 2, 2022

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1. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR AAS DPS COMMITTEE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
2. EXMAG CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 MEMBERSHIP
3. JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR AAS DPS COMMITTEE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

 

The DPS Nominating Sub-Committee is accepting applications via this form for the Student Representative position of the AAS DPS Committee. The term is two years.

 

Are you a student? Consider applying!

 

Do you know a student who would bring a fresh perspective to DPS leadership? Encourage them to apply!  

 

We have extended the deadline until February 1st, 2022. Two candidates will be chosen to run for election. The DPS membership will then vote to determine who will fill this position. This position is voluntary, and unpaid.

 

Please address any questions to [email protected].

 

Thank you,

Desireé Cotto-Figueroa (chair), Alessondra Springmann, and Morgan Cable, DPS Nominating Sub-Committee

 

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EXMAG CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 MEMBERSHIP

 

The Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG) is a community-based, interdisciplinary group providing a forum for discussion and analysis of matters concerning the collection, curation, and analysis of extraterrestrial samples. ExMAG is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on the regular committee, Secretary, Exploration Hardware, Lunar Subcommittee, and Microparticle subcommittee. Applications are due January 14 for three-year appointments starting in early 2022. All applications will be normalized to career stage and ExMAG strives to include many voices. The full call, including position descriptions and application instructions, may be found at

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Slhku_TC1bN8GaXIzo9GgIjkrOOCmu5oR1CZmJBzm4k/edit?usp=sharing Questions may be directed to [email protected].

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions. Recent openings and opportunities are listed below and more are at the link above.

 

 

A. Steve Fossett Postdoctoral Fellowship, WUSTL

 

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in Saint Louis invites applications for the Steve Fossett Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Department seeks outstanding candidates who will strengthen and complement existing areas of study, including terrestrial and planetary geology, geochemistry, geophysics, geobiology, and climate science. Candidates will be encouraged to collaborate directly with faculty and students within the Department, and will be invited to lead a seminar in their area of expertise.

 

This competitive postdoc is awarded for a one-year period, which may be extended to a second year. The annual salary is $70,000 with additional research funds of $6,000 per year. The appointment is anticipated to begin on or around July 1, 2022.

 

A Ph.D. in Earth, planetary, or climate science or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have trans-disciplinary interests, and will interact scientifically with a broad spectrum of the Department’s members. Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and strong candidates will demonstrate the ability to create an inclusive environment in which a diverse array of researchers can learn and thrive.

 

Application Instructions

 

Please include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae (including full publication list), a two- to four-page statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for three references at apply.interfolio.com/99868. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Prof. William McKinnon ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by January 30, 2022.

 

Each year Washington University publishes a Safety and Security brochure that details what to do and whom to contact in an emergency. This report also publishes the federally required annual security and fire safety reports, containing campus crime and fire statistics as well as key university policies and procedures. You may access the Safety and Security brochure at https://police.wustl.edu/clery-reports-logs/.

 

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons inall job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

 

Contact Email: [email protected]

 

B. Canada Research Chair (Tier-2) At York University

 

The Lassonde School of Engineering at York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a Canada Research Chair (Tier-2) in Science or Engineering specializing in any field that is a current or developing area of strength for the Faculty. Notably, LSE is home to the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS).

 

The Canada Research Chairs program seeks to attract outstanding researchers for careers at Canadian universities. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., who, at the time of nomination, are within 10 years of attaining their highest degree, with consideration for career breaks) who have the acknowledged potential to lead their field of research.

 

LSE is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all who wish to study, teach, and conduct research. For this search, only candidates who self-identify as a member of one or more of the following underrepresented groups may apply: women, Aboriginal (Indigenous), Black peoples of African Descent (for example Africans and African heritage people from the Caribbean, Americas, Europe) and persons with disabilities.

 

Application deadline is January 31, 2022.

https://tinyurl.com/YorkResearchChair

 

 

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Issue 21-32, Dec 19, 2021

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1. MAKING SPACE: A WORKSHOP ON SPACE, ART, & SOCIETY
2. NSF GLOW: GEOSCIENCE LESSONS FOR/FROM OTHER WORLDS
3. ABSCICON 2022 SESSION: TITAN AS A PREBIOTIC LABORATORY
4. JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

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MAKING SPACE: A WORKSHOP ON SPACE, ART, & SOCIETY

Making Space is an in-person multi-day workshop about space, sciart, and making where we use and create data-driven art as a tool to communicate scientific concepts and explore humanity’s relationship to space. Participants will learn about how we can explore other worlds through art, interpret spacecraft observations in a new light, communicate ideas through making, do collaborative discussion and art activities, and practice creating sciart through hands-on art labs using a variety of techniques and mediums. The workshop is targeted towards a mixed, adult audience with backgrounds (professional or otherwise) in art and/or science. Artists, makers, scientists, science communicators, and educators are encouraged to apply!

The first workshop is Feb 25-27, 2022 at the Catalyst Arts & Maker Space in Tucson, AZ, with dates for Denver, CO and Pasadena, CA in the works (sign up to be notified). Applications for Tucson are open now until Dec 31st. These workshops are supported by NASA’s Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI).

Website: https://trex.psi.edu/making-space

Email Contact: [email protected]

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NSF GLOW: GEOSCIENCE LESSONS FOR/FROM OTHER WORLDS

This DCL (Dear Colleague Letter) is to inform the community that NSF’s Divisions of Earth Sciences (EAR), Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), and Astronomical Sciences (AST) encourage the submission of proposals that bring together researchers and experts to develop projects which: 1) use the study of other worlds as a way to broaden and deepen our understanding of the Earth and its evolution, including all processes and systems from the core to the magnetosphere, and/or 2) use our geoscience knowledge to understand the environments of other worlds.

Science drivers include but are not limited to:

• What can the study of other worlds reveal about the first billion years of Earth history?
• What can the study of other worlds reveal about Earth’s past and its future climate?
• What can the study of other worlds reveal about interactions between the Earth and space environment?
• What can the study of Earth’s systems reveal about environments and processes that shape other worlds?
• How can our basic science understanding of Earth processes and systems guide the identification of other habitable worlds?

Successful projects will include creative, integrative, and effective broader impacts activities developed within the context of the mission, goals, and resources of the organizations involved, and should be reflected in the expertise of collaborators, the proposal budget, and budget justification.

https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/geoscience-lessons-and-other-worlds-glow

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ABSCICON 2022 SESSION: TITAN AS A PREBIOTIC LABORATORY

Please consider submitting to our Titan focused AbSciCon 2022 session, “Titan as a Prebiotic Laboratory.”

https://agu.confex.com/agu/abscicon21/prelim.cgi/Session/112042

Submission deadline: January 19

From the ionosphere to its rocky core, Titan offers a unique opportunity to explore pathways for prebiotic chemistry. In its N2-CH4-based atmosphere, photolytic and radiolytic chemistry creates a plethora of organic compounds, including large, complex haze particles. These compounds eventually make their way to the surface where geological processes rework and redistribute Titan’s prebiotic manna. Primordial organic material in the interior may be dissolved in the subsurface ocean and serve as the ultimate source of Titan’s atmospheric methane. Whether either of these realms —atmosphere, surface, interior— interacts with the other through the icy crust remains unknown. As the most organic-rich ocean world in the solar system beyond Earth, Titan represents a compelling world to investigate prebiotic chemistry. This session explores how investigating Titan’s different realms provides new insight into our understanding of the limits of prebiotic evolution. Results from remote sensing data, laboratory experiments, modeling, ground-based observations are all welcome.

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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions. Recent openings and opportunities are listed below and more are at the link above.

A. Astronomer-in-Residence in the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/946e840a

We invite applications for an astronomer-in-residence (AIR) to lead outreach in the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve (https://idahodarksky.org/) in 2022. The AIR program is part of a NASA Science Activation project, the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network (CIDSRSN) led by Prof. Brian Jackson of Boise State University.

The AIR is analogous to an artist-in-residence: they will spend 4 weeks (dates negotiable) in CIDSR, hosting public lectures, stargazing, etc. Actual activities are flexible, but hosting two events per week is reasonable. UCLA has partnered with us to conduct light pollution studies, so plans to help with that are encouraged. The AIR will have logistical support from Boise State.

Travel, lodging, and a $3k honorarium are provided. Hotel Ketchum (https://www.hotelketchum.com/) has agreed to provide a room, but other arrangements possible. The AIR will be a contractor for Boise State and may continue their day job (remotely). If an in-person residency becomes untenable, it will be rescheduled. Applications from all career stages welcome, but preference given to those with outreach experience.

Send this info directly to [email protected]:

-Curriculum vitae with catalog of outreach experience

-Statement (2 pages) of outreach interests and plans – An emphasis on inclusive outreach is a positive.

-Contact info for 3 references

Complete applications that arrive by 2022 Jan 7 will receive full consideration with offer by end of Jan 2022. Questions or feedback to [email protected].

B. Applied Data Scientist, NEO Surveyor, IPAC

IPAC at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for an Applied Data Scientist to work on the Near Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor program. NEO Surveyor is a NASA Planetary Defense mission that will launch in early 2026. The NEO Surveyor observatory consists of a passively cooled 50 cm telescope located at Sun-Earth L1 equipped with a wide-field camera that will image the sky simultaneously in two mid-infrared bands.  Scientists at IPAC have access to Palomar Observatory and other research facilities.

As the Applied Data Scientist, your duties will include:

·         Designing and developing software for the automated classification of sources extracted from NEO Surveyor imaging data using supervised machine learning methods.

·         Working with NEO Surveyor scientists to validate, optimize, and refine all automated classifiers used to discover moving objects.

·         Documenting the design and usage of software modules and their key interfaces.

·         Documenting methodologies to validate the performance of the automated classifiers and update them according to changes in survey data quality or content.

The candidate will also be encouraged to plan and conduct an independent research program. 

For more information and to apply: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CALTECH&cws=37&rid=6258

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Issue 21-31, Dec 6, 2021

 

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1. SHARING PLANETARY SCIENCE: COMMON PLANETARY MISCONCEPTIONS
2. APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR CONGRESSIONAL VISITS DAY 2022
3. DPS MEETING PLENARY ON IMPROVING EVENT ACCESSIBILITY IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING

 

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SHARING PLANETARY SCIENCE: COMMON PLANETARY MISCONCEPTIONS

Tuesday, December 7, 3:00 p.m. CST

All planetary scientists and engineers, including early-career scientists and graduate students, are invited to join us on December 7, 2021 for this free seminar. Audiences may have mistaken ideas about the size, scale, and characteristics of objects in the solar system, and limited understanding of astronomical and geological time and concepts. Join Dr. Sanlyn Buxner (Planetary Science Institute), Dr. Molly Simon (Arizona State University) and Christine Shupla (LPI) to learn about how people learn and some of the common planetary misconceptions that may affect education and public engagement programs, and to discuss ways to modify your presentations and activities.

Presenters:

Dr. Sanlyn Buxner’s current research interests include examining issues related to scientific literacy; how to measure it and investigating how it is changed by education, outreach, and online media. Additionally she investigates how science research experiences can be used to improve both science understanding and empowerment of teachers and students.

Dr. Molly Simon utilizes citizen science as tool to bring authentic research and data-rich experiences to students in both in-person and online courses. She also develops active learning materials designed to engage students in critical thinking while promoting increased disciplinary fluency.

Christine Shupla, LPI Education and Public Engagement Manager, leads LPI’s scientist engagement programs, and has extensive experiences engaging different audiences in astronomy and planetary science.

Join the Zoom at https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601216457?pwd=bE1sTnozQkhvUTlzMG9sYUhpei8xdz09

Or watch streamed on LPI’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LPIUSRA

 

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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR CONGRESSIONAL VISITS DAY 2022

 

The AAS Public Policy Department is now accepting applications for our annual Congressional Visits Day (CVD). The deadline to sign up for AAS CVD 2022 is Friday, 14 January 2022.

 

https://aas.org/posts/news/2021/12/applications-now-open-congressional-visits-day-2022

 

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DPS MEETING PLENARY ON IMPROVING EVENT ACCESSIBILITY IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING

 

At this year’s DPS Meeting, The SciAccess founder, Anna Voelker, and her colleague, Caitlin O’Brien, presented their work on “Advancing disability inclusion in astronomy and STEM.” The slides and recording of that talk are now available on the DPS Professional Climate and Culture Subcommittee (PCCS) website: leadership/climate, under Resources. In this presentation, specific tips were given regarding organization of an accessible event, and specific examples were discussed to illustrate the high community value and broader impact of such events. These types of suggestions are of timely importance as we shift from all-virtual events into in-person and hybrid meetings, but seek to retain the accessibility and inclusivity benefits of what we’ve all had to experience over the last two years.

 

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Issue 21-30, Nov 21, 2021

 

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1. DPS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
2. DPS ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO READ AND PROVIDE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED NEW NASA POLICY
3. WORKSHOP: MERCURY’S SURFACE RESPONSE TO THE INTERPLANETARY ENVIRONMENT: IDENTIFYING NEEDED STUDIES IN LABORATORY
4. OPAG HYBRID TOWN HALL AT AGU FALL MEETING DEC 17, 2021
5. SBAG EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
6. PLANETARY SCIENCE AND ASTROBIOLOGY DECADAL SURVEY
7. WORKSHOP DEDICATED TO IN SITU EXPLORATION OF THE GIANT PLANETS
8. JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

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DPS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

 

The DPS Subcommittee on Environmental Affairs, whose mission is to advise the DPS Committee and Membership on ways in which our profession can operate in a manner that reduces negative effects on our home planet, is seeking 1 – 3 additional members. Interested DPS members (including junior members) should contact Jack Lissauer, Environmental Affairs Subcommittee Chair, at [email protected], preferably by December 8th.

 

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DPS ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO READ AND PROVIDE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED NEW NASA POLICY

 

The DPS encourages the community to read and provide comments on a proposed new policy that will compel researchers to publish any software that they use for NASA-funded research. Given that this has the potential to create an unfunded mandate for what could be a substantial amount of work, it is important that the community weigh in during this period of open public comment before the policy is implemented. The request for information is open until February 11, 2022, and we encourage you to read it carefully and provide feedback to NASA.

 

Request for Information: Implementation and Changes to Science Policy Document (SPD)-41: Science Information Policy

Solicitation Number: NNH22ZDA006L

Release Date: November 19, 2021

Response Date: February 11, 2022

 

The information produced as part of NASA’s scientific research activities represents a significant public investment. NASA holds this information as a public trust to increase knowledge and serve the public good. This information includes publications, data, and software created in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. It is the Science Mission Directorate’s policy, consistent with NASA and Federal policy, that information produced from SMD-funded scientific research activities be made publicly available.

 

The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) requests information about changes and implementation of the SMD Policy Document SPD-41: The Scientific Information Policy. As part of the NASA Plan for Increasing Access to the Results of Scientific Research and the Strategy for Data and Computing for Groundbreaking Science 2019-2024, SMD recognizes the need to maximize the openness of scientifically-useful information that is produced as part of our research activities while assuring the quality and preservation of that information. As the diverse SMD community has a wide breadth of needs and the policy may have different impacts on that community, SMD is requesting information on the impact of the proposed changes to SPD-41 and about what support, services, training, funding, or further guidance is needed to support the successful implementation of the existing or proposed information policy.

 

This email announces a Request for Information (RFI) via NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) that seeks comment/response from the public on SPD-41: Scientific Information Policy and proposed additions to that policy. The full text of the RFI can be found at short URL: https://go.nasa.gov/RFISPD41. RFI responses must be submitted via NSPIRES and are due on February 11, 2022.

 

Please email questions and comments concerning this RFI to [email protected], no later than February 2, 2022 at 11:59 Eastern time, with the subject line: “NASA SPD-41 RFI Question/Clarification.” Depending on the nature of received questions, NASA may respond on an individual basis by email or may post responses to inquiries in a “Questions and Answers” document available at https://go.nasa.gov/RFISPD41. Any posted Q&A will be edited to preserve the anonymity of persons and institutions who submit questions and are intended to address inquiries of broader interest and general clarification.

 

Notes: Please visit NSPIRES for the full text before emailing. Additionally, in the event of lapses to the NASA operations, respondents also should visit NSPIRES, the official NASA source for NNH22ZDA006L.

 

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WORKSHOP: MERCURY’S SURFACE RESPONSE TO THE INTERPLANETARY ENVIRONMENT: IDENTIFYING NEEDED STUDIES IN LABORATORY

 

Date: 24-27 January 2022

Location: Virtual

 

Registration is now open at https://meeting.psi.edu/mercurylab2022/registration/

 

Mercury is a complex system of interconnected parts: magnetosphere, exosphere, and surface. How Mercury responds to its interplanetary environment is equally complex. Models help us understand how solar wind and micrometeorites modify Mercury’s surface spectral, mineral, and chemical properties and produce the planet’s exosphere. This workshop will focus on identifying those processes whose uncertainties hinder our ability to reliably model Mercury’s response to the interplanetary environment.  We will discuss the laboratory astrophysics studies, theoretical and experimental, most needed to advance our understanding of Mercury’s system. Specific questions to be addressed include:

 

Day 1 – How do the surface composition, mineralogy, and physical conditions affect the surface release processes and particle environment? (Invited speaker: Prof. Peter Wurz, Universität Bern)

 

Day 2 – How does the radiative environment affect the lifetime of volatile and refractory elements on the surface of Mercury? (Invited speaker: Dr. Francois Leblanc, Sorbonne Université)

 

Day 3 – How do ion and electron impacts modify the surface and feed the particle environment? (Invited speakers: Dr. Jim Raines, University of Michigan, and Ms. Cathy Dukes, University of Virginia)

 

Day 4 – What effects do micrometeoroids have on the Mercury’s surface and space environment? (Invited speakers: Dr. Harald Krüger, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, and Dr. Lindsay Keller, NASA Johnson Space Center)

 

The workshop will produce four reports to guide scientific efforts for supporting analysis of BepiColombo data and future missions. It will examine the limitations of current planetary models that build on the underlying laboratory astrophysics data. It will outline the status of laboratory astrophysics studies and what experimental and theoretical work is needed to fully address these limitations.

 

Registration fee: $115 USD (through 06 Dec 2021) and $175 USD (after 06 Dec 2021)

 

To foster broad participation, some financial support is available for young and/or early career scientists, interested scientists new to the field, and experts not yet involved in Mercury related science topics. To apply for support, please send a short email to [email protected] describing your background, providing a few lines about why you would like to attend the workshop, and if possible, indicating the connection of your current or planned work to the BepiColombo mission. Selected applicants will get a registration code and will be informed at least one week before the end of the early registration deadline.

 

For additional details: https://meeting.psi.edu/mercurylab2022/ 

Send questions to: [email protected]

 

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OPAG HYBRID TOWN HALL AT AGU FALL MEETING DEC 17, 2021

 

Date: Friday, December 17, 2021  

Time: 11:15–12:15 p.m. CST

Location: Online and at the New Orleans Convention Center, Room 388-390

 

New Orleans Convention Center                

900 Convention Center Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70130

 

For more information, see the online program: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm21/meetingapp.cgi/Session/141047

 

 

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SBAG EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

The upcoming NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group meeting will be held virtually on 24 – 25 January 2022. There will be multiple presentation opportunities at this meeting specifically for the early career small body community including invited early-career speakers and lightning talks. Applications for invited talks are due via email by COB (5 pm Eastern Time) by 19 November 2021. Lightning talk submissions are due by COB (5 pm Eastern time) by 17 December 2021.

 

The steering committee will also implement two new opportunities for SBAG 26: an early-career meeting mentor program and a dedicated Slack space. The SBAG steering committee will pair interested early-career members of the small bodies community with an SBAG meeting mentor to help broaden the networks of early-career researchers and engineers. The Slack will serve as an opportunity to engage in asynchronous discussion related to the meeting. The link to the Slack will be circulated the week prior to the meeting and will be closed the day after the meeting. More details about these opportunities can be found at the SBAG meeting website: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/.

 

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PLANETARY SCIENCE AND ASTROBIOLOGY DECADAL SURVEY

 

We are pleased to report that this past week the full text of the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey report was assembled and it will be distributed to reviewers in the near future.  We are committed to ensuring on-time delivery of our report in March 2022 so that its recommendations can be incorporated into FY24 budgetary planning.

 

If you are asked to serve as a report reviewer, we ask that you please give your full consideration to this request.  While of course we would prefer that every reviewer comment on the entire report, reviews of portions of the document that address topics with which you are most familiar would be extremely valuable too.

 

At this time of year especially, we want to express the tremendous gratitude we feel for the efforts and commitment of our colleagues that have contributed and will contribute to this important effort to sustain and further the success of our field. We wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Best regards,

 

Robin Canup and Phil Christensen, co-chairs

 

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WORKSHOP DEDICATED TO IN SITU EXPLORATION OF THE GIANT PLANETS

 

The Conveners are pleased to announce a three-day workshop dedicated to In Situ Exploration of the Giant Planets to be held at JHU/APL on July 12–14, 2022. The in-person workshop focus includes the science, instrumentation and technologies, and mission concepts important for future in situ explorations of giant planet atmospheres, and entry probes as an element of future international giant planet missions.

 

Information regarding workshop registration, costs, abstract submission will be provided in the First Announcement in January.

 

Workshop sponsors: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL), the Laboratory for Astrophysics in Marseille (LAM), and the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI).

Conveners: Dr. David H. Atkinson ([email protected]), Dr. Kathleen Mandt ([email protected]), and Dr. Olivier Mousis ([email protected])

For more information and to submit an indication of interest, please visit https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/giantplanets2022/

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions. Recent openings and opportunities are listed below and more are at the link above.

 

A. Positions at Freie Universitaet Berlin for PLATO

content/positions-freie-universitaet-berlin-plato

 

B. Postdoctoral Scholar in Planetary Science and Exoplanets

content/postdoctoral-scholar-planetary-science-and-exoplanets

 

C. Senior Scientist for Astrobiology Job Vacancy Announcement – ARC-22-ST-11259044

 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/617697300

 

NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) is currently seeking interested candidates for the Senior Scientist for Astrobiology position. The position reports to the Ames Science Director and is responsible for providing the Center and Agency leadership with expert advice on astrobiology, with a particular emphasis on the science of life detection.

 

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Issue 21-29, Nov 6, 2021

 

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1. EGU ICE GIANT SYSTEM EXPLORATION SESSION OPEN FOR ABSTRACTS
2. JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

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EGU ICE GIANT SYSTEM EXPLORATION SESSION OPEN FOR ABSTRACTS

 

EGU 2022 will be held 3-8 April. The EGU2022 Ice Giant System Exploration Session conveners would like to invite abstracts to Session PS7.2. 

 

Session Description: The Ice Giant System Exploration session welcomes papers addressing the exploration of the ice giant systems, including the composition and structure of, and processes within ice giant atmospheres, the internal structure of the ice giants, and ice giant systems including magnetospheres, satellites, and rings. Topics related to future ice giant system exploration, instrumentation, mission concepts, technology developments, and international cooperation are also of significant interest.

 

Conveners: David H. Atkinson, Thibault Cavalié, Kathleen Mandt, Olivier Mousis, Alena Probst

 

Please submit abstracts at https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU22/abstractsubmission/44171

The deadline for abstract submission 12 January 2022, 13:00 CET Please note that EGU has a One-Abstract Rule: Authors are allowed as first author to submit either one regular abstract plus one abstract solicited by a convener, or two solicited abstracts.

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions. Recent openings and opportunities are listed below and more are at the link above.

 

A. Postdoc at Johns Hopkins University

 

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B. ATM Node of PDS, postdoc

 

The Atmospheres Node (ATM) of NASA’s Planetary Data System (PDS), located in the Astronomy Department at New Mexico State University, is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to provide technical and computational expertise to support our archiving efforts, including a new initiative to develop a data annex that will support the archiving of atmospheric model outputs. The PDS-ATM Data Scientist roles and responsibilities include the development of data archive pipelines and archiving standards for atmospheric models; providing expertise in model formats/outputs, storage and management of model output in cloud storage; and interacting with various atmospheric modeling communities. Please see the job ad (https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/10433560) for more information concerning required and desired experience, skills, and qualifications, and direct all inquiries to Dr. Nancy Chanover, [email protected]. Application Deadline: Wednesday December 15.

 

We’ve just posted an announcement for a Senior Staff Scientist at the LPI in the areas of petrology and geochemistry of planetary materials.  The link to the posting is just below, and accompanying text follows.  Would you please post this information to the DPS Newsletter when you get a chance?

 

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/positions-available/#staffSci1

 

C. Staff Scientist, LPI

 

The Universities Space Research Association’s Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, TX, invites applications for a full-time staff scientist. We seek a mid-career self-motivated scientist with a strong record of outstanding research, and a demonstrated record of external funding, although we will also consider applications from early career scientists. We wish to augment and extend our expertise in the petrology and geochemistry of planetary materials, including extraterrestrial solid and terrestrial analog samples. 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 (JSC); existing or recent collaborative projects with ARES researchers are desirable. The applicant will have access to the LPI’s analytical facilities and would be able to arrange access to ARES’ analytical facilities (e.g., SEM, EMP, LA-ICP-MS) and experimental laboratories (e.g., high P-T petrology, hydrothermal, impact). Further information on current staff members, research and facilities at the LPI can be found on our website at www.lpi.usra.edu.

 

D. Department Chair, University of Texas, San Antonio

 

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio has initiated an international search for a dedicated and resourceful Tenured Professor/Chair beginning Fall 2022, and is accepting nominations and applications for this position. Initial screening of applications will begin on November 12th, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We are seeking exceptional candidates with (1) a record of high-quality research and scholarship, (2) excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, (3) leadership experience and (4) a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

 

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property—for Texas, the nation and the world.

 

For more information and a link to apply, please visit: https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=177668690&Title=Department%20Chair%2D%20Earth%20and%20Planetary%20Sciences”

 

E. Deputy Project Scientist, Europa Clipper

 

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F. US Program Director, Trillium Technologies, deadline Nov 8

 

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Issue 21-28, Oct 25, 2021

 

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1. ASSOCIATE EDITORS, ICARUS
2. UPDATES TO DPS SUBCOMMITTEES
3. NASA PLANETARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
4. DART BOARDER PROGRAM INDICATION OF INTEREST FOR JANUARY INVESTIGATION TEAM MEETING 
5. JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

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ASSOCIATE EDITORS, ICARUS

 

Icarus is devoted to the publication of original contributions in the field of Solar System studies. Manuscripts reporting the results of new research – observational, experimental, or theoretical – concerning the astronomy, geology, meteorology, physics, chemistry, biology, and other scientific aspects of our Solar System or extrasolar systems are welcome.

 

Icarus continues to be a leading journal in the field. In 2020 the journal published over 1,000 articles, and gained a CiteScore of 7.0, and an Impact Factor of 3.508. The Journal enjoys strong support from communities across the subject fields it covers, as well as an engaged international 

 

Editorial Board:

https://www.journals.elsevier.com/solar-energy/editorial-board

 

Associate Editor Role

The role of Associate Editor, along with the Editor-in-Chief and other members of the Editorial Board of the Journal and Elsevier, is to manage the peer review process for manuscripts submitted to the journal using the online journal system. The Associate Editor is empowered to make decisions autonomously on manuscripts but is also welcome (and expected) to seek the opinion of the wider editorial team.

 

The Associate Editor role entails:

• Responsibility for the scientific content of the Journal within a specific area relating to the Journal, taking into account the Aims and Scope, the Publisher’s editorial policies as updated from time to time (including without limitation those on ethics in publishing at the Publisher’s website) and the editorial policy of the Journal.
• The evaluation and selection of articles for publication in the Journal that are consistent with the high standards of the journal. This includes coordinating an objective and unbiaseD peer-review process for submitted Articles, obtaining a minimum of (2) reviews for each article, and will reject, or return for revision to the authors Articles that do not meet the required standards of the Journal.

• Ensuring an appropriate and sufficient level of submissions of Articles for publication to meet the publication goals of the Journal. If necessary, the Editor will solicit Articles to help meet such publication goals.
• Conduct activities in accordance with generally accepted industry standards for integrity and objectivity in all matters respecting the selection, editing, acceptance and reviewing of Articles

 

Alongside the review process the Associated Editors are asked to periodically participate in discussions with Elsevier about the journal’s development and potential new initiatives. The team of Editors will hold meetings approximately once per quarter via video call, as well as in-person meetings in conjunction with certain events or training sessions, as required.
All applicants:

• –  Must have a PhD in a field of study relevant to the scope of this journal
• –  Must have demonstrated broad expertise in:
  * spectroscopy and photometry of asteroids and icy surfaces * thermal emission and modeling of asteroids and icy surfaces * laboratory studies in support of small body observations.
• –  Be knowledgeable in research publishing, managing a journal publication, the peer review process and in building a new journal
• –  Demonstrate skills as a good collaborator with ability to lead a team effectively
  Elsevier is committed to inclusion and diversity in our work and want the Journal to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We are therefore committed to ensuring that the Editorial Board is representative, and encourage all individuals interested to apply for a position with the board.
  Interested candidates are asked to provide a complete CV, including publication record, as well as a one- page summary of their relevant experience and area of expertise for this Associate Editor position by November 30. Please include up to three references.
  Applications and relevant supporting documents must be sent to Christina Gifford, Publisher, [email protected].

 

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UPDATES TO DPS SUBCOMMITTEES

 

New PCCS (Professional Culture and Climate Subcommittee):

Chair Shawn Brooks, JPL, [email protected]

Co-Chair James Roberts, APL [email protected]

 

New Environmental Affairs:

Chair Jack Lissauer, ARC, [email protected]

 

New Publication:

Chair Jason Barnes, University of Idaho, [email protected]

 

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NASA PLANETARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

 

The next NASA Planetary Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting will be held, via WebEx, on November 15 and 16, 2021 (10 am to 6 pm, Eastern, both days). Full agenda can be found here: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/nac/science-advisory-committees/pac

 

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DART BOARDER PROGRAM INDICATION OF INTEREST FOR JANUARY INVESTIGATION TEAM MEETING 

 

https://forms.gle/485qLEcgPyoaPag56

 

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Investigation Team is reopening the “DART Boarders” program, intended to introduce advanced graduate students and early career scientists (less than 7 years since a terminal degree) regardless of nationality to the experience of working on a mission team via an invitation to observe the DART Investigation Team meeting 18-21 January, 2022.

 

Unfortunately, we cannot offer support for time spent in the program, but we anticipate a commitment of roughly 20-24 hours spread over the week prior to and week of the team meeting. 

 

Respondents will be selected based upon anticipated impact to their career path and alignment of their research interests with the mission objectives, giving preference to candidates without existing connections to the team via current advisor-student relationships. DART recognizes and supports the benefits of having diverse and inclusive communities and expects such values to be reflected in this opportunity.

 

Questions can be sent to [email protected] with subject line “DART Boarders”. The indication of interest must be filled out by Tuesday, 16 November, 2021. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by mid-December.

 

For more information about the DART mission: https://dart.jhuapl.edu

 

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions. Recent openings and opportunities are listed below and more are at the link above.

 

A. Homer L. Dodge Endowed Chair in Astronomy and Astrophysics, U. Oklahoma 

 

The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for the Homer L. Dodge Endowed Chair in Astronomy and Astrophysics. We are searching for a candidate committed to steering the direction of the astronomy group and the department into national and international prominence. Qualified applicants in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics (theory, observation, and instrumentation) are encouraged to apply. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2022, at the rank of full, associate, or assistant professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A significant start-up package is expected to enable the Chair to grow their research group and elevate the resources and recognition of the astrophysics group through collaboration and leadership. A compelling candidate will not only have a strong research portfolio, but also demonstrated strong interpersonal, team-building and innovation skills necessary to facilitate connections in the department and university as well as funding to build the prominence of our program.

 

Applications consist of: (1) a cover letter (2 pages max), a curriculum vitae, (2) a list of publications including a description of the candidate’s contributions to the five most significant, a statement of research vision (up to three pages), (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (up to two pages), (4) a diversity statement detailing the track record and plans of the candidate for promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM (up to two pages), and (5) the names and contact information of three professional references. The research vision should outline the candidate’s plans for a world class research program and plans for the start-up budget. While we request a diversity statement, we expect the candidate to address their commitment and contributions to DEI in all submitted materials. We strongly encourage women, SGM applicants, under-represented minorities (in particular BIPOC applicants), and any intersection of the above identities, to apply.

 

Applicants MUST apply for this position online at https://jobs.ou.edu, job requisition 95160 or use the quick link (http://apply.interfolio.com/95160). For further information on this or other OU job opportunities, please call +1 (405) 325-1826, or access our web site at https://ou.edu.

 

The applicant must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related area, demonstrated accomplishment in research as evidenced by a publication record that shows creativity, promise of future research contributions, and/or an ongoing externally funded research program. The successful applicant must be able to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels The teaching load in the department is 1 course each semester. Our review of applications will begin on December 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

 

The complete ad can be found at https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/c29b906c

 

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Issue 21-27, Oct 17, 2021

 

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1. SHARING PLANETARY SCIENCE: ENGAGING CHILDREN
2. IN MEMORIAM: WALTER F. HUEBNER (1928 – 2021) 
3. LINKEDIN GROUP CREATED FOR EARLY CAREER PLANETARY SCIENTISTS
4. SBAG EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
5. JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

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SHARING PLANETARY SCIENCE: ENGAGING CHILDREN

 

Tuesday, October 19, 3:00 p.m. CDT

 

All planetary scientists and engineers, including early career scientists and graduate students, are invited to join us on October 19 at 3:00 p.m. CDT for this free seminar. Many scientists are less experienced in interacting with young audiences. Join Sha’Rell Webb (LPI Public Engagement Lead), Vivian White (Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Director of Free Choice Learning) and Christine Shupla (LPI Education and Public Engagement Manager) to practice strategies for engaging children in planetary science.

 

Contact Christine Shupla ([email protected]) for a Zoom invitation, or watch it streamed on LPI’s YouTube channel.

 For more details, or information on past Sharing Planetary Science sessions, go to the Lunar and Planetary Institute’s Scientist Engagement website. 

 

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IN MEMORIAM: WALTER F. HUEBNER (1928 – 2021) 

 

Walter F. Huebner, world-renowned astrophysicist and planetary scientist (specializing in comets), passed away peacefully at his home in Norman, Oklahoma, on June 1, 2021. Walter worked as a scientist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and later at the Southwest Research Institute, and he also held many professional leadership and service positions, such as President of IAU Commission 15 (Small Bodies of the Solar System), President of the Permanent Monitoring Panel for Cosmic Objects (at international seminars on Nuclear War and Planetary Emergencies), a Program Manager at NASA Headquarters, and a visiting scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the University of Sao Paulo, and the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysicist. He was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship and was a participant in Operation Dominic at Christmas Island. Walter was known not only for his invaluable scientific work and insights, but also for his kind, gentle, and generous nature. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a lifelong passion for travel, adn was loved by all who knew him. 

 

Adapted from Boice, D. 2021, DPS, 102.01 presentation.

 

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LINKEDIN GROUP CREATED FOR EARLY CAREER PLANETARY SCIENTISTS

 

A LinkedIn group has been created to promote opportunities for early career members of the planetary community, but members of the community from all career stages are encouraged to join. 

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12570170/ 

 

Early career members seeking jobs (MS/PhD positions, postdocs, temporary/contractor, and permanent positions) can add their information through this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzeLBJL5FtYI35LE4ayZ4kmS_bWSmN2X45XwaOzCbEuQdASw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3YUQ308C_3aW85jnQyUMf-B2covdHvEWpZQFwF4K1KYLtvUwixwYboKWM 

 

The contents will then be added to this sheet where those seeking to hire early career community members can find potential candidates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bLlBLp3bjzE7Sj6mEiDFGup6p0DYW8DLcPoaO4p9j3Q/edit?resourcekey#gid=1518263395

 

Anyone who wishes to be highlighted in the LinkedIn group after entering their information to the spreadsheet can opt-in through the Google form. 

 

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SBAG EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

 

The upcoming NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group meeting will be held virtually on 24 – 25 January 2022. There will be multiple opportunities at this meeting specifically for the early career small body community including invited early-career speakers and lightning talks. Applications for invited talks are due via email by COB (5 pm Eastern Time) by 19 November 2021. Lightning talk submissions are due by COB (5 pm Eastern time) by 17 December 2021. Please refer to the meeting webpage here: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/ for further details.

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions. Recent openings and opportunities are listed below and more are at the link above.

 

A. Carnegie Postdoctoral Fellowships

 

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B. UTIG Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows Program

 

The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) invites applications for its Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows program for 2022-2023. UTIG is part of the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin, which is known for research innovation, integrative science efforts, and international field programs in geophysics (solid earth, marine, polar), climate science, planetary science, and energy geoscience (ig.utexas.edu/research/). 

This is a competitive, endowed institutional award open to recent doctorates (degree within the past 3 years) in Earth, marine, and planetary science, or allied fields. The appointment is for two years, contingent upon performance. UTIG seeks to advance equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the geosciences, and recipients of this fellowship will join a vibrant community of scientists. UTIG postdoc fellows are expected to pursue self-directed research in any scientific subfield that complements or expands ongoing programs. Applicants are encouraged to identify and contact one or more prospective UTIG mentors (see ig.utexas.edu/about/institutional-postdoctoral-research-fellows/ for a list of past awardees and projects).  

Successful applicants may take up residence at UTIG as early as March 1, 2022.  Salary is $60,000 per year and appointees are eligible for benefits; the appointment also comes with discretionary funds of $5,000 for research and travel expenses. Applications must contain: 1) a Curriculum Vitae that includes education, employment history, publications, and record of any extramural funding; 2) a concise, two-page research proposal (including figures, excluding references) stating research interests and specific plans for their UTIG residence and addressing how they complement or expand ongoing research directions at UTIG; and 3) names and contact information for three individuals willing to write letters of reference.  

For full consideration, applicants should apply online ( https://www.ig.utexas.edu/about/job-listings/#utig-postdoc ) by January 2, 2022.  For questions, contact Thorsten Becker at [email protected]. 

C. Assistant Professor, Hampton University

 

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D. Tenure track faculty position in the field of space science and engineering, U. Michigan

 

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E. Planetary Astronomer for NASA PDS, SETI Institute

 

The SETI Institute is seeking a Planetary Astronomer to support the work of the Ring-Moon Systems Node (RMS) of NASA’s Planetary Data System (PDS).

 

The astronomer will focus primarily on expanding the coverage of OPUS, the flagship service of the RMS Node, which provides powerful and effective cross-mission, cross-target, faceted search based on accurate and consistent metadata and informative browse products. The astronomer will develop software pipelines that integrate additional data sets into OPUS, including those from Galileo, New Horizons, Juno, and the Hubble Space Telescope.  

 

The astronomer will also develop data processing pipelines to convert data sets currently archived with PDS into the more modern “PDS4” standard.

 

This challenging and rewarding role, which provides an important service to the planetary research community, requires both experience working with planetary data and skill at programming in Python, as well as familiarity with the SPICE toolkit.

 

For details:

https://seti.org/jobs/planetary-astronomer

 

F. Multiple Faculty Positions in “Origins of Life” in Purdue University’s College of Science

The Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University invite applicants for up to three faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, rank to be commensurate with experience, and departmental appointments to align with candidates’ expertise and interests. Applications are welcomed from researchers in all areas with relevance to the Origins of Life, including but not limited to evolutionary biology, phylogenetics, computational biology, molecular biology, microbiology, synthetic biology, prebiotic chemistry, biocatalysis, astrochemistry, self replicating and evolutionary systems, astrobiology, biogeochemistry, physical processes related to abiogenesis, and planetary habitability. Experimental, computational, observational, and theoretical scientists are encouraged to apply. Applicants that work across multiple disciplines or work to develop interdisciplinary collaborations are especially encouraged to apply.

Broadly speaking, the Origins of Life search will consider fields of research and processes related to how life first evolved on earth, how life continues to evolve, and whether and where life exists elsewhere in the universe and how it informs the origins of life on earth.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. 

For more details visit:

https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-AssistantAssociate-Professor-IN-47906/801114500/. 

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Issue 21-26, Oct 3, 2021

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1. 53RD DPS MEETING STARTS TODAY: ACCESSING THE MEETING
2. NEPTUNE/TRITON SYSTEM SEMINAR SERIES
3. IN MEMORIAM: GORDON PETTENGILL (1926-2021)
4. IN MEMORIAM TERRENCE RETTIG (1946-2021)
5. JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

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53RD DPS ANNUAL MEETING STARTS TODAY: ACCESSING THE MEETING

 

Virtual meeting platform: To start previewing the science presentations, follow the instructions in the emailed invitation to join the DPS 53 virtual meeting platform. Registrants should have received this email, titled “Log into #DPS2021 Virtual Meeting”, from [email protected] on 27 September.

 

Slack: To join the DPS 53 conversation on Slack, follow the instructions in the emailed invitation to join the DPS 53 Slack workspace. This email, titled “reg-help has invited you to work with them in Slack,” was sent by Slack on 27 September. For more information, view the customized Slack tutorial.

 

GatherTown: To attend poster sessions, interact with exhibitors, and socialize, visit the DPS 53 GatherTown space. GatherTown runs best in Google Chrome, though it may work in Firefox and Safari (beta) as well. Other browsers are not supported. For more information, view the customized GatherTown tutorial.

 

The reception starts tonight at 8pm eastern time. 

 

It is not too late to register!  https://aas.org/meetings/dps53

 

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NEPTUNE/TRITON SYSTEM SEMINAR SERIES

 

This new seminar series will showcase recent developments in scientific topics covering all aspects of the Neptune/Triton system: the magnetosphere, satellites, rings, atmosphere, ionosphere, interior structure, and magnetic field as well as their formation, thermal evolution, variation, and science related to analog objects such as Uranus. Please join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM GMT (8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET) for a Neptune/Triton-relevant presentation from a guest speaker, followed by a lively discussion and community updates/news. The first seminar will occur on October 12; Dr. Matthew Hedman will be giving a presentation on Small Moons and Rings of Neptune. View the seminar schedule and register for seminars at http://neptuneodyssey.jhuapl.edu/Events/.

 

 

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IN MEMORIAM: GORDON PETTENGILL (1926-2021)

 

Dr. Gordon Pettengill died on May 8, 2021 at his home in Concord, Massachusetts at the age of 95. Dr. Pettengill was one of the very early pioneers in the use of radar to explore solar system bodies while working at the Millstone Hill facility of Lincoln Laboratories. Having assisted Bill Gordon during the construction of the Arecibo telescope via many trips to Arecibo in the early 1960s, Dr. Pettengill joined the staff of the observatory as Associate Director in 1963.  Between then and when he resigned in late 1965, he worked with Rolf Dyce, Tommy Thompson, Andy Sanchez (U. of Puerto Rico) and, after January,1965, myself on observations of the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars. He returned in late 1968 to be the observatory’s director, a position he held until December 1970 when he took up a position as Professor of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at MIT. Dr. Pettengill continued his involvement with the radar program at Arecibo, especially observations in the 1970s of the Galilean Satellites and Rings of Saturn working with Steve Ostro, who was a graduate student at MIT, and myself. Gordon was the PI on the radar altimeter instrument on the 1978 Pioneer Venus mission to Venus and he was also the PI on the later Magellan mission to that planet. 

 

From Don Campbell, more at Arecibo Observatory website: http://www.naic.edu/ao/blog/memoriam-dr-gordon-pettengill)

 

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IN MEMORIAM TERRENCE RETTIG (1946-2021)

 

Terrence Rettig, retired professor of astrophysics in the Department of Physics at the University of Notre Dame, died Aug 22, 2021. In addition to teaching, Rettig served as a program director with the National Science Foundation and helped to establish the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Notre Dame — the longest-running REU program for physics in the country. “I view him as the founder of astronomy at Notre Dame,” said Peter Garnavich, professor of physics and chair of the Department of Physics. “Terry started as a teaching professor and his work was so impressive he was put on the tenure track. That shows how excellent he was at both teaching and research.” Rettig was instrumental in coordinating Notre Dame’s partnership with the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory. His research primarily focused on understanding the collapse of proto-planetary disks and the conditions and constraints under which planets form. Rettig’s work to understand comets and planet formation gained unique recognition in 2000 when the International Astronomical Union named an asteroid after Rettig. 

 

More found at this website: https://news.nd.edu/news/in-memoriam-terrence-rettig-retired-professor-of-astrophysics/

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions. Recent openings and opportunities are listed below and more are at the link above.

 

A. Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position at UTSA – Physics & Astronomy, Exoplanets

 

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking exceptional applicants for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position with experience in exoplanets and an academic record in multicultural education, diversity and inclusion beginning August 2022.  We seek candidates whose exoplanet research focus (observational or theoretical) is relevant to future exoplanet missions (ground or space-based) or has direct synergies with solar system studies.  In the case of exceptionally well qualified candidates appointment to associate or full professor is possible (tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval). 

 

The successful applicant will be expected to (1) develop an externally funded and internationally recognized research program; (2) supervise graduate students; (3) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in astrophysics and/or physics; (4) work with others across disciplinary boundaries; (5) show a commitment to inclusion and diversity; and (6) serve the Department, College of Science, and the University. 

 

https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/c0e4162e

 

Further information and application materials must be submitted electronically to https://jobs.utsa.edu/ using requisition number 6742.  Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2021. Complete applications received by this date are guaranteed full consideration.  UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

 

B. Postdoc Researcher, Laboratory Analysis Presolar Grains

 

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1. DPS MEETING SWAG AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM STARTORIALIST
2. SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE AAS DPS COMMITTEE 
3. SEEKING DPS MEMBERS TO CONDUCT VIRTUAL CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS IN OCT AND NOV
4. LPI ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR IDEA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
5. DPS PROFESSIONAL CLIMATE AND CULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE (PCCS) OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS
6. EDIA SESSION, EVENTS, AND MEETINGS AT THE FALL 2021 DPS MEETING
7. SURVEY FOR PLANETARY SCIENTISTS RELATED TO OUTREACH
8. JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

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DPS MEETING SWAG AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM STARTORIALIST

 

DPS Meeting swag is available for purchase from STARtorialist – although it’s too late to guarantee arrival before the meeting, you can still order items sporting the meeting logo (select from water bottles, tote bags, t-shirts, notebooks, and socks). 

 

Link for DPS-specific items: https://shop.startorialist.com/collections/new-arrivals-and-coming-soon/dps53#MainContent

 

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SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE AAS DPS COMMITTEE 

 

The DPS Nominating Sub-Committee welcomes applications for the Student Representative position of the AAS DPS Committee. The term is two years.

 

We are accepting applications via this form until December 15th, 2021. From these applications, two candidates will be chosen to run for election. The DPS membership will then vote to determine who will fill this position. This position is unpaid.

 

The timeline for DPS elections is as follows. Nominations will be assembled by the Nominating Subcommittee and announced to the DPS Membership in Spring 2022. The DPS Membership then has 30 days to add write-in candidates by petition (with signatures from 20 DPS members). Once statements are collected from all candidates (usually early to mid-June), the polls open in mid-late June and close on 31 July.  The newly elected members will begin their terms at the Canada meeting in October 2022.

 

Please address any questions to Dr. Desireé Cotto-Figueroa, Chair of the DPS Nominating Sub-Committee: [email protected].

 

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SEEKING DPS MEMBERS TO CONDUCT VIRTUAL CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS IN OCT AND NOV

 

We are continuing our successful program of connecting DPS members and meeting attendees with classrooms from across the US. We are looking for scientists from all career stages to present a talk about their science to a classroom of K-12 students. To sign up, please complete the form below with a description of your science (as specific or general as you feel comfortable) and we will match you (as best we can!) with a teacher looking for a scientist to present to their classroom. We are looking for presentations during the months of October and November. Once you have been matched you with a possible classroom, you will be connected to a teacher to organize a specific, mutually-agreeable time to present. Please contact Moses Milazzo ([email protected]) with questions or to get more information. 

https://forms.gle/u5rJHs8BH3a9vsGk6

 

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LPI ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR IDEA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) is seeking committee members for its newly-established IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Independent Advisory Committee. The goal of the advisory committee is to provide guidance on the LPI’s practices, in particular for meetings, conferences, and public and planetary community engagement activities. Service on the committee will be supported through an honorarium. To apply, please submit a cover letter (up to two pages) and brief CV (up to two pages) highlighting your experience and interest in supporting IDEA practices to Cynthia Svambera ([email protected]), the USRA HR business partner at LPI, by Friday, October 8.

 

For more information, please see our full posting here: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/features/092121/idea/

 

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DPS PROFESSIONAL CLIMATE AND CULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE (PCCS) OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS

 

Are you interested in helping to make the planetary science community more diverse and inclusive? If so, please consider joining the DPS Professional Culture and Climate subcommittee (PCCS). Our charge and a description of PCCS activities and responsibilities of PCCS members can be found at: leadership/climate, including our Code of Conduct (to be posted shortly). You also can speak with any current PCCS members (listed at above site) and, in particular, you are welcome to contact Chair Serina Diniega ([email protected]).

 

At the DPS meeting, PCCS efforts will be described a bit at the DPS Members meeting (Thursday, Oct 7, 4:30-5:30pm EDT) and with the SciAccess Plenary presentation and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) session (Friday, Oct 8, 12-1pm and  3-3:25pm EDT).

 

To express interest in becoming a PCCS member, please send an email to [email protected] by Friday Oct 15, 2021, including (1) why you are interested, (2) a brief description of any IDEA work you’ve already done, (3) a brief statement on what you might hope to accomplish with the PCCS, and (4) optionally a CV/resume or link to a professional website if you already have one. Feedback about past or potential future work by PCCS is also welcomed, as always.

 

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EDIA SESSION, EVENTS, AND MEETINGS AT THE FALL 2021 DPS MEETING

 

The Division for Planetary Sciences’ Planetary Culture and Climate Subcommittee would like to call out sessions at the upcoming DPS Fall meeting intended to expand the conversation about equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility in our community.  These include the EDIA planary session, two workforce sessions, and a science chat, as well as several social events.

 

Early Career Social

social event

Sunday, October 3, 2021

6:30pm – 7:00pm EDT

 

Women in Planetary Science Discussion

attendee event

Monday, October 4, 20201

5:00 – 6:30pm EDT

 

LGBTQ+ meetup

social event

Monday, October 4, 20201

9:00 – 10:00pm EDT

 

Scientists of Color Meetup

social event

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

7:00 – 8:30pm EDT

 

Science Chat: DPS activities and community inclusivity (immediately following the DPS members meeting)

attendee event

Thursday, October 7, 2021

5:30pm – 6:00pm EDT

 

500 –  SciAccess: Advancing Disability Inclusion in Astronomy and STEM (Anna Voelker of the Ohio State University)

plenary

Friday, October 8, 2021

12:00pm – 12:55pm EDT

 

504 – IDEA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

live Q&A session

Friday, October 8, 2021

3:00pm- 3:25pm EDT

 

507 – Engaging Our Communities

live Q&A session

Friday, October 8, 2021

3:30pm – 3:55pm EDT

 

Science Chat: IDEA in Planetary Science

attendee event

4:00pm – 4:30pm EDT

 

Please reach out to conveners for more information about attending the social events listed above.  We are looking forward to fruitful conversations aimed at strengthening the planetary science community for all!

 

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SURVEY FOR PLANETARY SCIENTISTS RELATED TO OUTREACH

 

If you haven’t take it yet, we are still recruiting scientists to complete a short survey (about 10 minutes) that will ask about any current barriers you may have to participating in outreach, about your interests in receiving training to reach specific audiences, and about your own motivations and interests in engaging in outreach. 

Your responses will directly impact the work of new initiatives funded by NASA for connecting scientists with outreach programs and training so we hope you will consider completing this survey. If you are interested in participating, you may access the survey https://tinyurl.com/wf3wxhts. 

At the end of the survey, there will be an opportunity to opt-in to receive information about future opportunities and ways to engage. Regardless of your opt-in choice, your survey responses will be anonymous. If you have trouble accessing the survey or if you have questions about the survey process, please contact the project evaluator ([email protected]). 

 

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JOBS, POSITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

Job seekers and employers are encouraged to browse DPS’s job listings and advertise open positions. Recent openings and opportunities are listed below and more are at the link above.

 

A. Postdoc, Stony Brook University 

 

There is an open postdoctoral researcher position in the Stony Brook University Department of Geosciences to work with Prof. Tim Glotch on two projects funded by NASA and DOE. The work involves fundamental infrared spectroscopy and modeling of minerals and mineral mixtures. The job posting can be found at https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2103399&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York.

 

B. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Solar System Small Bodies

 

Applications are invited for a 2-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) at Queen’s University Belfast. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Meg Schwamb to develop and exploit next-generation tools for analysing and interpreting future Solar System moving object detections from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). Rubin Observatory science operations are planned to begin around mid-2024, with the survey expected to discover millions of asteroids and tens of thousands of distant Solar System planetesimals. The post will focus on developing software pipelines and utilities for LSST Solar System science and applying these techniques to present-day LSST-precursor datasets. This includes the development of a pipeline to discover distant Solar System bodies beyond ~100 au that are not expected to be discoverable by the main Rubin Observatory Solar System Processing pipeline.

 

https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=924394FIBS&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA 

 

Application Deadline:  October 13, 2021

ARC website: 

https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/astrophysics-research-centre/

 

C. Lowell Observatory Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship

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D. UCLA faculty position opening in experimental space-planetary plasma interactions

 

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E. Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Boston University

 

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Maria Womack, DPS Secretary ([email protected])

 

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