Planetary Research Jobs

The DPS seeks a successor to Dr. Denise Stephens as DPS Secretary. If this impactful position interests you, submit a letter of interest and a CV to DPS Chair Scott Murchie at scott.murchie@jhuapl.edu orDPS.chair@aas.org. As Secretary, you would be part of the Executive Committee, helping to lead the division and formulate rapid responses to planetary community events. Regular duties are to:

1. Compile and distribute eNews to DPS members;
2. Maintain DPS records and documents including the DPS Meeting Guide,instruction guides for subcommittees, official Committee and Subcommittee membership lists, letterhead, bylaws, and membership data;
3. Oversee membership applications and the membership roster;
4. Collected statements from candidates for elected DPS offices identified by the Nominating Subcommittee, circulate them, conduct the annual election, and announce the results;
5. Prepare prize certificates and citations; and
6. Contribute to the corporate memory of DPS along with other officers.