Individuals are invited to apply for membership on the Returned Sample Science (RSS) Board for the 2020 Mars science rover mission (hereafter Mars 2020). This strategic mission is intended to investigate an astrobiologically relevant ancient environment on Mars to decipher its geological processes and history, including the assessment of its past habitability and potential for preservation of biosignatures within accessible geologic materials. The rover also has an objective to collect a set of scientifically compelling samples for possible return to Earth by a potential future mission. Mission details are available at:

http://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mission/overview/

Preparation of the most scientifically compelling samples for possible future analysis on Earth necessitates careful inputs and community engagement, and to this end, the Mars 2020 project will create a board of scientists drawn from the diverse array of disciplines likely to be involved in the study of returned samples.

To apply submit a 2-page (11-point font, 1-inch margins) Letter of Application and a CV by July 15, 2015 to [email protected] with the subject line “Mars 2020 Science Team RSS Board” after having read the instructions.