January 2025 - Sees_users - millenia.cars.aps.anl.gov

Save-the-date flyer for the next Synchrotron Environmental Science Symposium (SES-VIII)
by Roberto Colina Ruiz 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Hey folks, We hope your year is off to a good start. At XFM, we have been working hard at playing hard! Check out this (draft) save-the-date flyer for the next Synchrotron Environmental Science Symposium (SES-VIII). [cid:2d3479d5-cdd6-4380-9e7c-be90dc5979ad] Friendly reminder: new proposals AND beamtime requests (BTRs) for existing proposals are due Friday, 31-Jan (11:59pm New York time). Cheers, XFM team

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Fully-funded PhD studentship in Planetary Science at the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol
by Oliver Lord 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

Dear colleagues, I would be grateful if you could pass on the following opportunity to your undergraduates: Myself<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.bristol.ac.uk/people/person/Oliver-L… > (Head of Petrology, School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, UK) and colleagues in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol have an STFC funded PhD studentship available in the area of planetary science. The single studentship will be awarded competitively. There are three possible projects to choose from: 1 | Benchmarking major element isotopic compositions of chondritic meteorites (supervisors: Tim Elliott and Chris Coath) 2 | Comparative planetary seismology across the telluric planets (supervisor: Jessica Irving) 3 | An embarrassment of riches: reconciling our solar system’s platinum problem (supervisors: Oliver Lord, Ian Parkinson, Kathryn Shaw) Application deadline: 12th of February 2025 Please send any enquiries to oliver.lord(a)bristol.ac.uk<mailto:oliver.lord@bristol.ac.uk>. Additional project details can be found here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.bristol.ac.uk/earthsciences/postgrad… Apply online here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/res… All the best, Oliver Lord ***** [University of Bristol, School of Earth Sciences] [TcAAAAASUVORK5CYII=] Oliver Thomas Lord Royal Society University Research Fellow & Head of the Petrology Group | University of Bristol, School of Earth Sciences phone: +44 (0)117 3314762<tel:+44%20(0)117%203314762> address: Room G40, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol, BS81RJ linktree: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://linktr.ee/olivertlord__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!f…

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Post Doctoral Scholar at Howard University to work at the Carnegie Science EPL
by Alexander Goncharov 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

POSITION OPENING: Post Doctoral Scholar Howard University, a research university in the downtown of Washington D.C. (https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.howard.edu/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!YevqvjfH… ), seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar in the field of chemical and physical transformations in host-guest systems under extreme conditions of high pressure and temperature. This is a university position, but the prospective recipient will be working at the Earth and Planets (former Geophysical) Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington using its high-pressure facilities. The responsibilities of this position are primarily focused on experimental investigations of host-guest molecular and atomic systems either consisting of water cages (guest) hosting various molecules and atoms or cocrystals at extreme pressure-temperature conditions. The experiments will involve X-ray synchrotron and Free-Electron Laser diffraction as well as Raman and optical spectroscopy. Pulsed and continuously laser heated diamond anvil cell techniques will be used in combination with time-resolved spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction to monitor chemical reactions at unattainable previously range of pressures and temperatures. The preferred start date for this position is immediate. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for a minimum of three references. For further information or to submit an application, please contact: Dr. Alexander Goncharov, Earth and Planets Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 5251 Broad Branch Road NW, Washington D.C., 20015, Ph: 202 478 8947, e-mail: agoncharov(a)carnegiescience.edu Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Requirements Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Geosciences, Chemistry, Physics, Optics, Materials Science or a related field as well as experience in some or all of the following areas: diamond anvil cell techniques, optical spectroscopy and synchrotron x-ray techniques. A good working knowledge of computer programming for physical experiments (python, labview, matlab) is essential. The ability to work well as a team member and independently is a must; good organizational skills and good verbal and written communication skills are also required. Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. *About Howard University Howard Universityis known for its outstanding educational opportunities. Howard University is an equal opportunity employer. * -- Alexander Goncharov Earth and Planets Laboratory Carnegie Institution for Science 5251 Broad Branch Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015 agoncharov(a)carnegiescience.edu Phone: 202-478-8947 Fax: 202-478-8901

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GCCM Virtual Seminar January 23 - Dr. Jon Eggert
by Yanyao Zhang 21 Jan '25

21 Jan '25

FYI. Please register now for the seminar. Begin forwarded message: [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2022-10-27/27md6z/… ] [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2024-08-29/2rvh47/… ] Compression Science Seminar Series APS GCCM Announcement Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Time Sign up using this Zoom link<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/ysqj4oE9LQWiamH3yW… > Laser-driven dynamic compression of materials Dr. Jon H. Eggert Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Large lasers like JANUS, Omega and NIF can drive very high-pressure compression waves into all types of samples, but the techniques developed there have also been transferred to both synchrotron and XFEL external x-ray sources. I will concentrate on laser driven dynamic materials studies at these facilities, reviewing the development of EOS and diffraction experiments at large lasers and the impressive new experiments that are now possible using High quality X-ray sources. Dr. Jon H. Eggert, Chief Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Dr. Jon Eggert uses large lasers to compress materials into the High Energy Density (HED) regime. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and did post-docs at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Institute of Physics in Beijing and the Carnegie Institution of Washington, Geophysical Laboratory. Before moving to LLNL, He was a professor at Pomona College and the Colorado School of Mines, and he spend two years as a visiting scientist at the Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA) de Bruyères-le-Châtel in Paris. He switched from DAC static high-pressure experiments to laser-driven dynamic-compression experiments after moving to LLNL. He led the design and implementation of pre-compressed DAC, x-ray diffraction, and ramp-compression EOS platforms at both the Omega and the NIF laser facilities. He is excited to currently be directing efforts to develop new diagnostics for laser-driven dynamic-compression experiments at synchrotrons and XFELs, especially the push to field dynamic-compression experiments at repetition rates faster than 1 Hz. ________________________________ For more information, or to recommend future speakers contact Seminar Organizer, Tracy Vogler at tjvogle(a)sandia.gov<mailto:tjvogle@sandia.gov> or the GCCM Secretary/Treasurer Matt Lane at jlane(a)sandia.gov<mailto:jlane@sandia.gov>. Join the conversation! Visit your unit's website<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/membership-communi… > and log in to your unit's APS Engage discussion community. Ask for career advice, support or mentor members, learn about or share opportunities (e.g. meetings and funding opportunities), and more. [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2023-12-18/2qnl62/… ]<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/APSphysics/2sf9pv/… > [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2022-10-04/27d5vm/… ] <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/apsphysics/2sf9py/… > [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2022-10-04/27d5vj/… ] <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/n-physical-society… > [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2022-10-04/27d5vx/… ] <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/aps-physics/2sf9q5… > [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2024-08-15/2rswmt/… ] <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/r-HBNHX0fEthrJrQM8… > [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2022-10-04/27d5wm/… ] <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/apsphysics/2sf9qc/… > [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2022-10-04/27d5xx/… ] <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/feeds/2sf9qg/13928… > © 2025 American Physical Society | All rights reserved 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 You are receiving this message because you are a member of the APS Topical Group on Compression of Condensed Matter. Approved by J. Matthew Lane, GCCM Secretary/Treasurer. Update Email Preferences<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/emailPreference/e/epc/64083… > | Contact Us<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/about-contact/2sf9… > | View Privacy Policy<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/ce-policies-proced… > | View Online<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/webmail/640833/1392824875/d… >

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Assistant professor in Earth materials at the University of Maryland
by Wenlu Zhu 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

The Department of Geology at the University of Maryland <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.geology.umd.edu/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!c9… >invites applications for a *tenure-track assistant professor in Earth materials*, with interests in critical minerals and resources, mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics or geobiology. The appointee will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program that will involve both graduate and undergraduate students, and to participate fully in teaching at all levels. The Department of Geology is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The Department of Geology at UMD is a collegial department with vibrant and diverse research interests. The successful candidate would have access to a wide range of analytical, experimental, and computing facilities, including electron probe micro-analyzer, scanning electron microscope, FTIR-spectroscopy, and plasma, thermal ionization, and gas-source mass spectrometers. We particularly encourage applications from those who integrate across traditional disciplinary boundaries within the Department ( https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.geol.umd.edu__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!c9pFZxs… ), and with other units on campus, including departments in the College of Computer, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences ( https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.cmns.umd.edu__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!c9pFZxs… ) and in the Clark School of Engineering ( https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://eng.umd.edu__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!c9pFZxshS8I… ). Collaboration with other local partners is also encouraged, including NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the Carnegie Institution for Science, the National Institute for Standards and Technology, and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. A Ph.D. in Geology or a related discipline is required at the time of appointment. The appointment may begin as early as August 1, 2025. Applications should be submitted online at https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/Unive… and should include the following: a letter of application including research and teaching goals; a complete CV; and contact information for three (3) professional references. *For best consideration, applications should be submitted by February 1, 2025. Review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. * The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. **************************************** Sarah Penniston-Dorland Chair of Search Committee -- Dr. Wen-lu Zhu Professor Department of Geology University of Maryland

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Hiring Postdoctoral Researcher | Rock Physics @ ALS
by Emily Padston 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

Dear SEES members, UC Santa Cruz, in conjunction with the SEES consortium<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://seescience.org/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!fkdEo7r… >, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in X-ray imaging and/or rock physics/rock mechanics, who will work under the direction of Professor Quentin Williams. The position will be on-site in Berkeley, California. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute scientific and technical skills to synchrotron research projects in the area of rock mechanics/deformation at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Advanced Light Source’s microtomography beamline 8.3.2. The possibility exists for additional collaborations at micro-Laue diffraction beamline 12.3.2, which includes capabilities such as texture analysis and grain orientation. This role involves designing, executing and writing-up experiments, generating technical innovations and equipment modifications, and collaborating with synchrotron users to support a range of geological research projects. As a result, the position will require the postdoctoral researcher to consistently demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). We particularly seek applicants with prior expertise in X-ray imaging (and particularly tomography) of inorganic samples, optimally with instrument or software development experience. Experience in rock physics/rock mechanics is desirable. Familiarity with image analysis/processing (including multi- dimensional) is particularly preferred. You can learn more about the position and submit application materials here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01852__;!!G_uCfscf7e… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01852__;!!BpyFHLRN4T…>. The job description is also attached. Best, Emily Emily Padston, PhD Outreach & Inclusion Officer / Associate Director NSF SEES – Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science

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FORCE Winter Workshop Program and Seminar Schedule
by Kara Brugman 08 Jan '25

08 Jan '25

FORCE Winter Workshop Program The 3rd FORCE Winter Workshop on Recent Advances in High Pressure Research will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday Jan. 14–15 at 8 am–1 pm MST (UTC-7). Please find attached the program for the workshop. To attend the workshop please register at: bit.ly/FORCEww25reg FORCE Seminar Schedule for Spring 2025 Fridays at noon AZ/11 am PT • February 28: Robert Liebermann, Stony Brook University • March 28: Rebecca Fischer, Harvard University • April 25: Asmaa Boujibar, Western Washington University • May 15: TBD Seminar recordings from past semesters can be found on YouTube. Join the FORCE mailing list here. Follow us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Instagram.

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