Volume 19, Number 45
November 9, 2025
Editor: Alex Morgan Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Matthew R Perry Email: pen_editor@psi.edu X: @pen2tweets Bluesky: @planetarynews.bsky.social o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. [NASA] ROSES-25 Amendment 13: Due Date TBD for A.2, A.8, C.8 and F.9 2. PhD Opportunity: Interstellar/Interplanetary Dust Analysis (CU Boulder, LASP) 3. Instructional Position at the University of Nevada, Reno 4. Professor in Planetary Sciences at University of Bern, Switzerland 5. Photogrammetrist, Lunar And Planetary Laboratory 6. [EGU26] Session GM6.1: Planetary Geomorphology and Surface Processes 7. [EGU26] Session PS2.6: Habitability of Icy Ocean Worlds - Insights from Earth Analogues and Laboratory Experiments 8. Invitation to Join Roman Space Telescope Proposal Planning 9. Planetary Geomorphology Image Of The Month 10. Professional Development Webinar: Surviving a Research Career Crisis 11. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 12. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers 13. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets - New Papers o---------------------------------------------------------------------o 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 [NASA] ROSES-25 AMENDMENT 13: DUE DATE TBD FOR A.2, A.8, C.8 AND F.9 On or about November 7, 2025, ROSES-2025 Amendment 13 changes to "TBD" the (Step-2) proposal due dates for: - A.2 Earth Venture: TROPICS and PREFIRE Science and Applications Teams - A.8 Water Resources Applications - C.8 Yearly Opportunities for Research in Planetary Defense - F.9 Citizen Science Seed Funding Program The solicitation "close date" shown in NSPIRES is NOT a new proposal due date; that is merely an artefact of the NSPIRES system. When funding is reinstated, amendments will be issued setting a new due date. We anticipate that proposers to programs that were set to TBD will be given back as many business days as the government was shut down. Questions concerning these programs may be directed to the point of contact given in the summary table of key information at the end of the program element text, but civil servant points of contact for these programs will not be permitted to reply until the government reopens. 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 PHD OPPORTUNITY: INTERSTELLAR/INTERPLANETARY DUST ANALYSIS (CU BOULDER, LASP) University of Colorado at Boulder, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. Research Areas: Dust impact ionization mass spectrometry; laboratory calibration; organic detection in space environments. Advisor: Prof. Zoltan Sternovsky (LASP) Project description: The successful applicant will analyze data from the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) on NASA's IMAP mission and conduct laboratory calibration measurements using dust-analog samples. IDEX is a time-of-flight impact-ionization mass spectrometer designed to detect and analyze interstellar and interplanetary dust, with special emphasis on identifying organic content. Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in physics, planetary sciences, or a related field. Background or strong interest in (organic) chemistry is highly desirable. Prior experience with flight instrumentation, data analysis, or mass spectrometry is a plus. The position is hosted at LASP; the PhD will be pursued through one of the following CU Boulder departments (admission required): - Ann & H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences - Physics - Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences How to apply / inquire: Email Prof. Zoltan Sternovsky at Zoltan.Sternovsky@lasp.colorado.edu with a short statement of interest, 2) CV, and 3) unofficial transcript. Please also indicate which CU Boulder department you intend to apply to. Key links: https://lasp.colorado.edu/ https://lasp.colorado.edu/instruments/idex https://lasp.colorado.edu/missions/imap [Edited for length] 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 INSTRUCTIONAL POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO The Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (DGSE) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a continuing, full-time (12-month, non-tenure track) Teaching Assistant Professor position starting in August 2026. We are looking for a candidate who can contribute to our mission by teaching a range of lower and upper division undergraduate courses and potentially contribute to graduate level instruction. Courses may include introductory geology, mineralogy, petrology, petrography, geochemistry, earth resources, as well as service courses for non-majors, according to the candidate's background. The position will also have a strong service component tied to the undergraduate Geology curriculum, including student advisement, overseeing teaching labs and associated teaching collections, curriculum development and enhancement. For additional details and to apply visit: https://tinyurl.com/4xachrjh 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 PROFESSOR IN PLANETARY SCIENCES AT UNIVERSITY OF BERN, SWITZERLAND The Division of Space Research and Planetary Sciences of the Physics Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a full-time position as a Professor in Planetary Sciences. The initial level of tenure can range from assistant professor tenure track to full professor depending on qualifications (open rank). We invite applications from candidates who conduct outstanding research, teaching, mentorship, and leadership in any area of experimental planetary science. Areas of research could include, but are not limited to, the properties, origin and evolution of planets and minor bodies in the Solar System, the search for and emergence of life beyond Earth, the composition of surfaces and atmospheres, ongoing physical and chemical surface and sub-surface processes and the evolution of planetary interiors. A diverse spectrum of approaches and methodologies is welcome, including, but not limited to, the analysis and modeling of space probe datasets, instrumentation, and flight hardware development, experimental, observational and laboratory techniques, comparative planetology or the involvement, development, and leadership in space missions. The application deadline is January 31, 2026. The full announcement can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2w4jdvue 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 PHOTOGRAMMETRIST, LUNAR AND PLANETARY LABORATORY Join the Photogrammetry Program at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL), a leader in producing high-quality planetary topographic data from active NASA and ESA missions. LPL offers a supportive and dynamic environment that encourages the exploration of new ideas and fosters collaboration across disciplines. The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) is seeking a collaborative and innovative Photogrammetrist to support the advancement of cutting-edge tools and techniques for processing and analyzing planetary surface data. This position contributes to a range of projects by applying novel photogrammetric methods and plays a key role in training students, scientists, and engineers. Responsibilities include generating digital terrain models (DTMs) and orthorectified images of planetary surfaces using SOCET/GXP, Ames Stereo Pipeline, and other advanced software within LPL's state-of-the-art photogrammetry facilities. This position is subject to federal ITAR/EAR regulations. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! For the full job posting, search req24346 at talent.arizona.edu or see: https://tinyurl.com/ydfe5rhf 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 [EGU26] SESSION GM6.1: PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SURFACE PROCESSES Please consider submitting an abstract to Planetary Geomorphology and surface processes (GM6.1) at the EGU General Assembly 2026 (3-8 May 2026 in Vienna). The Planetary Geomorphology and Surface Processes session brings together scientists studying how landscapes form, evolve, and erode on Earth and other planetary bodies in our Solar System. Our session will provide a platform for cross-planetary discussion of the processes that generate and erode landscapes, create stratigraphy, and couple planetary surface dynamics to climatic and tectonic drivers. Considered processes could include aeolian, volcanic, tectonic, fluvial, glacial, periglacial, or as-yet "undetermined" ones. We welcome contributions on Mars, Venus, Mercury, the Moon, icy satellites of the outer Solar System, comets, and/or asteroids, to submit to our session. Session details: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU26/sessionprogramme/5864# Abstract instructions: https://www.egu26.eu/authors/how-to-submit.html The abstract deadline is 15 January 2026 (13:00 CET). To apply for travel support (either as an early career or established scientist), please read the instructions on: https://www.egu26.eu/authors/financial_support_and_waivers.html. Applying for travel support can be done during abstract submission. The deadline for doing this is December 1, 2025, 13:00 CET. Best wishes, Lonneke Roelofs, Stephen Brough, Joe McNeil, Lisanne Braat, and Nikolaus J. Kuhn Planetary Geomorphology & surface processes convenors [Edited for length] 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 [EGU26] SESSION PS2.6: HABITABILITY OF ICY OCEAN WORLDS - INSIGHTS FROM EARTH ANALOGUES AND LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS We invite you to submit an abstract to our EGU 2026 (3-8 May, in Vienna) session: PS2.6: Habitability of Icy Ocean Worlds: Insights from Earth Analogues and Laboratory Experiments Conveners: Lucia Hortal Sanchez, Mariam Naseem, Mustafa Yucel Call for abstracts will be open until 15 January 2026 (13:00 CET): https://www.egu26.eu/authors/abstract_submission.html Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and graduate students who might be interested in joining. More information about the session can be found here: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU26/sessionprogramme 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 INVITATION TO JOIN ROMAN SPACE TELESCOPE PROPOSAL PLANNING The Roman Space Telescope is preparing to launching in late 2026. Three core community surveys and one General Astrophysics Survey (GAS) have already been designed. Details can be found at: https://roman.gsfc.nasa.gov/ A call for additional AGS's is expected soon. While all of these surveys will produce data for Solar System science, none are specifically designed for such. The Exoplanets and Solar System Working Group leads invite you to participate in proposal discussion, design and preparation. The proposals are differently structured than typical space-telescope calls and need to be designed for optimal scientific return across the board for Solar System and/or exo-planet science. A call for pipeline/analysis tools is also expected. We desire input from the community to learn both what tools might already exist/can be adapted, and what tools need to be developed. We meet the 1st Tuesday of each month zoom and invite you to join us. We will add meetings as needed moving forward. Our next meeting is 2 December 2025 from 3-4pm EST at: https://osu.zoom.us/j/93405766421?pwd=sEKhbq64QfBcjv7fn62rHZsb67LvNn.1 If you want to connect before our next meeting or have questions, please contact: Susan Benecchi, susank@psi.edu Solar System/Exoplanet Working group co-lead 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The November image of the month is now available on the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is 'Lunar Surface Geomorphology as a tool to find Lithium and Water Ice', contributed by Dr. S. del C. Fernandez, Department of Geology, University of Oviedo, Spain - Coordinator of MapPlaneST. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on BlueSky: @planetarygeomorph.bsky.social Go to: https://bsky.app/profile/planetarygeomorph.bsky.social Go to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology Best wishes, Lonneke Roelofs (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group) 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR: SURVIVING A RESEARCH CAREER CRISIS Monday, November 10, 2025 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT Speaker: Dr. Cassie Briggs In today's planetary and astrobiology career landscape, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Communicating your professional identity is about how you tell your story across every stage of your career. From a resume or CV to a LinkedIn profile or personal website, from networking conversations to high-stakes interviews, your professional identity needs to come through in different formats. This session explores how to craft a clear, consistent story that highlights your values, interests, and skills while adapting to different audiences. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/2s3tukxe 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Note: Many face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. Check their websites for details. Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html May 3-8, 2026 European Geosciences Union (EGU) https://www.egu26.eu/ Vienna, Austria 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Powerful Lightning on Venus Constrained by Atmospheric NO Tereza Constantinou et al. 2025 PSJ 6:246 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae0e0c Analysis of Surface Age Dating Techniques and Uncertainties through Comparison of Independently Determined Crater Size-Frequency Distributions at Two Lunar Landing Sites Thomas A. Giguere et al. 2025 PSJ 6:249 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae0644 Surface Changes on Io Observed by Large Binocular Telescope/SHARK in Early 2025 Ashley Gerard Davies et al. 2025 PSJ 6:250 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae0185 Differentiation, the Exception, Not the Rule: Evidence for Full Miscibility in Sub-Neptune Interiors Edward D. Young et al. 2025 PSJ 6:251 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae1012 A High-precision, Differentiable Code for Solar System Ephemerides Ben Cassese et al. 2025 PSJ 6:252 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae0a36 The Caltech Mission to Apophis: Accelerating Planetary Science and Planetary Defense Adriana Daca et al. 2025 PSJ 6:253 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae0caf Space Weathering on Carbon-rich Surfaces: Spectral Characterization of Fe-poor Mercury and Carbonaceous Asteroid Analogs A. N. Shackelford et al. 2025 PSJ 6:254 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae1131 Detection of an NH3 Absorption Band at 2.2Um on Europa A. Emran 2025 PSJ 6:255 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae1291 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH: PLANETS - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access (OA) Papers Editors-in-Chief, Amanda Hendrix & Debra Buczkowski https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21699100 Orientation of Microfeatures on Europa K. A. Nunez & L. G. 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