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Rheology Seminar: GCCM Virtual Seminar February 27 - Professor Valery Levitas
by Yanyao Zhang 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Dear Colleagues, Please register for the following rheology seminar if you are interested. Also, please feel free to spread it to other groups. Thank you! Cheers, Yanyao Zhang Subject: GCCM Virtual Seminar February 27 - Professor Valery Levitas [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2022-10-27/27md6z/… ] [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/l/640833/2023-09-20/2q6ypd/… ] Dear Colleagues, Please join us for a APS Topical Group on Compression of Condensed Matter (GCCM) virtual seminar. Information on the seminar and how to join are below. We would also like to solicit nominations for future seminars and anticipate having a mix of a single speaker or two speakers during an hour time slot. Please email your nominations to Tracy Vogler (tjvogle(a)sandia.gov<mailto:tjvogle@sandia.gov>). GCCM Virtual Seminar Series Organizing Committee Kaleb Burrage, Harrison Horn, Pat Kalita, Tom Lockard, Afreen Syeda, Nenad Velisavljevic, Tracy Vogler, and Yanyao Zhang New Rules of Coupled Severe Plastic Deformations, Phase Transformations, and Microstructure Evolution under High Pressure Professor Valery I. Levitas Departments of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Iowa State University Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT Preregister and Receive Zoom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/egister-AeQboO1aR…> Abstract Plastic strain-induced phase transformations (PTs) during compression in diamond anvil cell (DAC) and torsion in rotational DAC (RDAC) require entirely different thermodynamic and kinetic treatments and experimental characterization [1,2] than pressure-induced PTs. The four-scale theory for plastic strain-induced PTs is developed [1], including molecular dynamics and first-principle simulations, developed nanoscale and scale-free phase-field approaches, and the behavior of the sample in DAC/RDAC at the macroscale. Various experimental effects are reproduced and predicted. It became clear [2-4] that their description strongly depends on the microstructure and its evolution, and microstructure evolves during strain-induced PTs. Four topics will be covered. 1. It was found [3,4] for severely predeformed Zr that (a) crystallite size and dislocation density in both phases in a single-phase state, the minimum pressure for the strain-induced α-ω PT in Zr, and the pressure-dependent yield strength of ω-Zr are getting steady and independent of plastic strain tensor and strain path ; (b) crystallite size and dislocation density in ω-Zr and (with some outliners) α-Zr during PT are independent of pressure, plastic strain tensor, and its path, and depend on the volume fraction of the high-pressure phase only. Obtained results can be used to find economic ways of grain refinement during PT and obtain nanocomposite with optimal properties. 2. Coupled experimental-analytical-computational approaches, utilizing synchrotron X-ray diffraction, are developed [5,6] to solve an inverse problem and find fields of all components of stress and plastic strain tensors and friction rules before, during, and after α-ω PT in strongly plastically predeformed Zr. In addition, the kinetics of strain-induced PT is described in the whole sample. 3. We revealed in situ various unexpected plastic strain-induced PT phenomena in Si [7]. Thus, for 100 nm Si, strain-induced PT Si-I→Si-II initiates at 0.3 GPa versus 16.2 GPa under hydrostatic conditions; for 30 nm Si, it is 6.1 GPa versus ∞ since it does not occur. For 100 nm Si-I→Si-III, it is 0.6 GPa vs. ∞. The predicted theoretical correlation between the direct and inverse Hall-Petch effect of the grain size on the yield strength and the minimum pressure for strain-induced PT is confirmed. Retaining Si-II at ambient pressure and obtaining reverse Si-II→Si-I PT are achieved for the first time. Retaining single-phase Si III is achieved at much more economic conditions than the currently known. 4. A new theory is developed for the plastic strain-induced olivine-spinel PT in a shear band, which resolves multiple existing puzzles in the mechanism of deep-focus earthquakes [8]. Conceptual experimental confirmation is obtained [9]. The obtained results offer a new fundamental understanding of strain-induced PTs under high pressure in DAC/RDAC. They create new opportunities in material design, synthesis, and processing of nanostructured materials by severe plastic deformations at low pressure, methods of controlling PTs and nanostructures, and searching for new high-pressure phases and phenomena. 1. Levitas V.I. Material Transactions, 60, 1294-1301 (2019). 2. Levitas V.I. Material Transactions, 64, 1866-1878 (2023). 3. Lin F., Levitas V.I., Pandey K.K., Yesudhas S., Park C. Materials Research Letters, 2023, 11, 757-763. 4. Lin F., Levitas V.I., Pandey K., Yesudhas S., Park C. (2023) https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/10-48550-arXiv-230… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/10-48550-arXiv-23…> 5. Levitas V.I., Dhar A., and Pandey K.K. Nature Communication, 14, 5955 (2023). 6. Dhar A., Levitas V.I., Pandey K. K., Park C., Somayazulu M., Velisavljevic N. Nature NPJ Computational Materials, 10, 290 (2024). 7. Yesudhas S., Levitas V.I., Lin F., Pandey K. K., Smith J. Nature Communications, 15, 7054 (2024). 8. Levitas V.I. Nature Communications, 13, 6291 (2022). 9. Lin F., Levitas V.I., Yesudhas S., and J. Smith. (2023) https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/10-48550-arXiv-230… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/10-48550-arXiv-23…> Geophysical Research Letters, 2025, DOI: 10. 1029/2024GL111281. Biography Professor Valery Levitas, Iowa State University Valery I. Levitas is an Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering and Murray Harpole Chair in Engineering at Iowa State University, Departments of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Ames, IA, USA. He received his PhD and then worked as a group leader and Leading Researcher at the Institute for Superhard Materials of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kyiv. Later, he worked at the University of Hannover, Germany, Texas Tech University, and Iowa State University. He brought a unique device, the rotational diamond anvil cell (RDAC) to the USA from his former group in Kyiv. Valery initiated (a) in situ experimental studies of coupled severe plastic deformations, plastic strain-induced phase transformations, and microstructure evolution under high pressure with RDAC, (b) corresponding four-scale theory (from atomistic to macroscale), and (c) coupled experimental-computational methods to extract information about all heterogeneous fields in the sample, mechanical and transformational properties, as well as governing rules and new phenomena. He published 485 scientific papers, including 302 refereed journal papers, 3 monographs, 11 book chapters, as well as 11 patents; he has >14,000 citations and an h-factor of 70. 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FORCE Seminar 2/28: Bob Liebermann “Ultrasonic Measurements of Sound Velocities at High Pressures and Temperatures”
by Kara Brugman 13 Feb '25

13 Feb '25

Join us for the first FORCE Seminar of the semester, Friday, Feb. 28 at noon AZ/MST (11 am PT, 2 pm ET) on Zoom. Bob Liebermann from Stony Brook University will give a talk titled, “Ultrasonic Measurements of Sound Velocities at High Pressures and Temperatures”. Check out the attached flyer for the talk abstract and Dr. Liebermann's bio. See the past recording links below. If you would like to suggest someone (including yourself) to give a future FORCE seminar, please fill out this form. FORCE Seminar Schedule Fridays at noon AZ/11 am PT 1. February 28: Bob Liebermann, Stony Brook University Zoom • March 28: Rebecca Fischer, Harvard University • April 18: Asmaa Boujibar, Western Washington University • May 2: Damanveer Grewal, Arizona State University Seminar recordings from past semesters can be found on YouTube. Join the FORCE mailing list here. Follow us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Instagram. Kyusei Tsuno & Kara Brugman

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Beamtime for SEES beamlines at the APS
by Mark Rivers 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Dear SEES Users, The Advanced Photon Source (APS) has opened the General User Proposal (GUP) call for the 2025-2 run cycle with a deadline of March 5. APS has also opened a Rapid Access Proposal (RAP) call for 2025-1. All SEES beamlines at the APS (3-ID, 6-BM, and all Sector 13 beamlines) will participate in both the 2025-2 GUP and 2025-1 RAP calls. The NSF SEES beamlines and techniques will come online for user experiments at different times as they become ready over the coming months. We're excited to welcome users back to conduct early experiments in 2025-1 and 2025-2. These represent critical steps in commissioning the capabilities of the new facility and beamlines. This time period will likely entail a higher probability of lost user beamtime due to issues encountered with the storage ring or the beamline components when compared with mature general user operations. More details about the beamline commissioning process, return to user experiments, and status of individual SEES beamlines at the APS can be found at https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://seescience.org/beamlines-and-facilities/… . If you would like to submit either a Rapid Access Proposal for 2025-1 or a General User Proposal for 2025-2, please visit https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://ups.servicenowservices.com/ups__;!!G_uCf… <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/ups.servicenowservices.com/ups__;!!G_uCfs…>. We encourage you to first contact the appropriate beamline scientist to discuss feasibility of your proposed research. Whether beamtime will be allocated for a particular proposal in 2025-1 or 2025-2 will depend on readiness of the instruments and optics required, in addition to numerical score. Users for whom we are able to allocate beamtime for the 2025-1 run (either through the prior GUP or the current RAP call) will be contacted about scheduling if and when the beamline/technique is ready. Beamtime for the 2025-2 run will be scheduled similarly for beamlines that are still commissioning at that time and via the APS scheduling system for beamlines that have transitioned to general user operations by then. Best regards, Mark Rivers, NSF SEES Chief Technology Officer

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Soft and tender STXM and nanoprobe workshop/ Goldschmidt 2025
by Kyounglim Kang 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming 1-day workshop at Goldschmidt. This one-day workshop will highlight soft and tender X-ray STXM and nanoprobe beamlines supported by SEES at ALS and SSRL: ALS 5.3.2.2: Soft x-ray scanning transmission x-ray microscopy ALS 7.0.1.2: Coherent Scattering and Microscopy (COSMIC)imaging ALS 11.0.2.2: Molecular Environmental Science Scanning Transmission SSRL 14-3b: Tender X-ray microprobe What you will learn - Detection capabilities and applications of STXM, ptychography and nanoprobe techniques for Earth and environmental sample - Practical workflow for beamline experiments (proposal preparation, sample preparation, data acquisition and analysis strategies) - Case studies demonstrating multi-modal analysis This workshop will provide practical guidance for new users interested in X-ray microscopic and spectroscopic instruments as well as suggest various pathways and advanced methodologies for experienced users. The details are as follows: *Title of workshop:* Soft and tender X-ray imaging and spectroscopic analysis of Earth and environmental samples | 1-DAY WORKSHOP *Registration Deadline: May 21, 2025* *Description of workshop:* Synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopic and microscopic techniques offer capabilities to investigate micro- and nano-scale geochemical processes in Earth surface systems. Up to now, the low temperature geochemical community has largely accessed hard X-ray instruments to study the reactivity and transport of geogenic and anthropogenic contaminants such as arsenic, uranium, and mercury. Understanding how these contaminants link to light elements (e.g., carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur) and other key environmental reactions (e.g., biogeochemical nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, and (bio)mineralization) requires the use of soft and tender X-ray techniques. In this workshop, we will introduce an exciting new suite of programs that participants can increase their access to soft and tender X-ray techniques for geochemical research. The “Synergy of Soft and Tender X-rays for Earth Research” (SYSTER) program at the Advanced Light Source (ALS; Berkeley, CA, USA) and the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL; Menlo Park, CA, USA), subcomponents of the US National Science Foundation-awarded “Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science” (SEES) program, aims to provide Earth and Environmental Science (EES) synchrotron users with access to soft and tender X-ray beamline, while also developing new end-stations to promote EES research. This workshop is for new and current synchrotron users interested in increasing their skill sets. In this one-day workshop, we will focus on X-ray micro- and nano-probe beamlines with SEES support at ALS and SSRL: (1) ALS 5.3.2.2 (soft X-ray optimized STXM), (2) ALS COSMIC 7.0.1.2 (soft to tender X-rays with high spatial resolution by ptychography), (3) ALS 11.0.2.2 (soft to tender X-ray STXM with capability of characterizing magnetic properties), and (4) SSRL Beamline 14-3b (tender X-ray microprobe). The soft X-ray beamlines offer a energy range of 0.2 – 0.8 keV which enables the study of elemental composition and speciation of relatively light elements such as carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and potassium which are essential elements for life. The tender X-ray beamlines provide an energy range of up to 5 keV, enabling the analysis of a wide range of major elements, trace metal nutrients and heavy metal contaminants. We will discuss the feasible elements to detect and the applications of image analysis and ptychography for Earth and environmental samples. We will also deliver a practical work-flow for beamline experiments, including proposal preparation, sample preparation (e.g., controlling thickness and concentration), general operation, and data analysis strategies. We will highlight examples of imaging and spectroscopic analysis of natural samples using multiple detection modes (multimodal analysis) and multiple instruments (correlative analysis). For example, we will share how to characterize metal-organic species from soils and marine environments using ALS nanoprobes. We will also include a tutorial on how to prepare multimodal samples and process the data to enhance compatibility between different beamlines. Combining different radiation sources and techniques at different beamlines is crucial for investigating geochemical processes involving interactions between organic compounds and transition metals, such as organo-mineral interaction, and biomineralization. This workshop will provide key information for new users on the use of X-ray microscopic and spectroscopic instruments, and suggest various pathways for sample characterization to experienced users in the field of environmental geochemistry. We look forward to your participation! Best regards, Kyounglim

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SCCM 2025 conference
by Andrew J. Campbell 11 Feb '25

11 Feb '25

Dear all, Please consider joining others in the static, dynamic, and shock high-pressure communities this year at the SCCM 2025<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20…>: 24th International Conference on the Science of Compression in Condensed Matter<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20…> (Washington DC, June 22-27). The abstract deadline for this meeting has been extended to February 14. Early career researchers: Please note also the SCCM Early Career and Student Symposium<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20… > on June 22 (flyer attached). SEES users might be interested especially in the following SCCM sessions and masterclasses organized by SEES staff: * 1b - Advances in static and dynamic high-pressure techniques and diagnostics (AETB) (Vitali Prakapenka & Jesse Smith) * 6b - Planetary and Exoplanetary Materials under Static Compression Conditions (GEOB) (Stella Chariton & Will Evans) * Masterclass - Introduction to Diamond Anvil Cells – theoretical and practical aspects (DAC) (Stas Sinogeikin, Stella Chariton & Vitali Prakapenka) * Masterclass - Recent developments in advanced synchrotron and optical probes (XRD) (Stella Chariton, Dongzhou Zhang & Vitali Prakapenka) Many more exciting sessions and classes can be found on the conference's website: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20… <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20…> SCCM is offering a limited number of Participation Grants<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20… > to help students and postdocs attend this year's meeting. The application deadline for these is March 7. Best wishes, Andy ---------------------------------- Andrew Campbell SEES Director University of Chicago ----------------------------------- [ECSS poster.png]

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call for abstract for session 9f / Goldschmidt 2025
by Kyounglim Kang 11 Feb '25

11 Feb '25

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract to our session (*09f*) at Goldschmidt 2025. In this session we will explore the application of micro- and nanoscale imaging and spectroscopic techniques such as confocal Raman microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and synchrotron-based methods to study complex biogeochemical processes, microbial interactions and mineral weathering. The submission deadline is 26 February 2025. Detailed information is provided below. Theme: Theme 09: Biogeochemical Cycles in Earth Systems Session Title: *09f Imaging and spectroscopic techniques for biogeochemistry, environmental and planetary sciences: from conventional to synchrotron-based microscopy techniques* Session Description: Micro and nanoscale imaging and spectroscopic analysis are critical for studying complex biogeochemical processes in fields of aquatic, terrestrial, and planetary sciences. Spatiotemporally sensitive measurements of microbial community dynamics, organo/microbe -mineral interfaces, and nanoscale mineral weathering processes in heterogeneous systems enable the decoupling of distinct biogeochemical reactions, allowing the investigation of relevant mechanisms. This session aims to advance our knowledge of using innovative imaging and spectroscopic techniques including confocal Raman microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, light-sheet fluorescence microscopy and synchrotron-based techniques (e.g., Scanning Transmission X-ray Microscopy (STXM), X-ray Fluorescence Microprobe (XFM), ptychography, X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES)) to investigate biogeochemical reactions. We welcome contributions that: (1) utilize one or multiple imaging and spectroscopic techniques to study biogeochemical reactions; (2) employ novel experimental tools (e.g., microfluidics, correlative microscopy, in situ 3D imaging under cryo- or hydrated conditions, and bioreporters) to investigate microbial interactions; and (3) apply conventional and customized data analysis tools to interpret imaging results from across various analytical techniques. This session is supported by the “Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science” (SEES) program funded by the National Science Foundation in the U.S., which aims to advance research and techniques that utilize synchrotron radiation facilities to Earth and Environmental studies. Best regards, Kyounglim

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scientist position at I07 beamline
by Joanne Stubbs 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Please see job announcement forwarded below: From: Carla, Francesco (DLSLtd,RAL,SCI) <francesco.carla(a)diamond.ac.uk> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:57 AM To: Carla, Francesco (DLSLtd,RAL,SCI) <francesco.carla(a)diamond.ac.uk> Subject: scientist position at I07 beamline Hi, I'm writing to ask if you could kindly help us advertising a scientist position that we have recently opened at the I07 surface and interface diffraction beamline of Diamond Light Source (Oxford, UK). We are offering a permanent contract and we are looking for a motivated scientist with good experimental skills and the ability to conduct high quality original research. A background in surface x-ray diffraction/scattering techniques and surface/interface science (this could be UHV, electrochemistry, catalysis, material science, soft matter) is required. The selected candidate will have the opportunity of taking advantage of the unique capabilities of the I07 beamline to develop their own research activities and participate, being part of the upgrade plans related to the Diamond-II upgrade project and participate to the in-house research programme (mostly focused on the characterization surfaces/interfaces in-situ and in operando conditions using x-ray diffraction/scattering techniques and XAS). More information can be also found here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://vacancies.diamond.ac.uk/vacancy/beamline… Thank you for your help. With my best wishes, Francesco ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Francesco Carla', PhD Principal Beamline Scientist I07 - Surface and Interface Diffraction Beamline Diamond Light Source Ltd Diamond House Harwell Science & Innovation Campus Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0DE Tel: +44 (0) 1235 778023 Email: francesco.carla(a)diamond.ac.uk<mailto:francesco.carla@diamond.ac.uk> This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential, copyright and or privileged material, and are for the use of the intended addressee only. If you are not the intended addressee or an authorised recipient of the addressee please notify us of receipt by returning the e-mail and do not use, copy, retain, distribute or disclose the information in or attached to the e-mail. Any opinions expressed within this e-mail are those of the individual and not necessarily of Diamond Light Source Ltd. Diamond Light Source Ltd. cannot guarantee that this e-mail or any attachments are free from viruses and we cannot accept liability for any damage which you may sustain as a result of software viruses which may be transmitted in or with the message. Diamond Light Source Limited (company no. 4375679). Registered in England and Wales with its registered office at Diamond House, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0DE, United Kingdom.

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Interior of the Earth - Gordon Research Conference
by Vasilije Dobrosavljevic 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

We would like to draw your attention to the Interior of the Earth Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar which will take place in June 2025. The 2025 Interior of the Earth Gordon Research Conference (GRC) will be held on June 22-27 at Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley, Massachusetts, US). Our meeting theme is Volatiles, Melt and Viscosity: Consequences for Mantle Evolution and Climate System Interactions. Researchers at all career stages are encouraged to participate. The 2025 GRC will focus on volatiles, mantle melting processes, mantle viscosity and their consequences for the dynamics and evolution of the Earth’s interior and its interactions with the climate system. The meeting will explore the distribution of volatiles inside the Earth; their impacts on the production of partial melt and on mantle rheology; and their roles in the plate tectonic system (including volatile cycling in subduction zones), volcanic processes, metasomatic alteration of the lithosphere, mantle convection, and the evolution of Earth’s interior since its formation. We will also examine the processes that dominate the cycling of volatiles between the Earth’s interior and the atmosphere, both in the recent plate tectonic regime and billions of years ago. Another key topic is the role of mantle viscosity in determining the solid Earth response to the changing mass loads of ice sheets and sea-level. The 2025 Interior of the Earth GRC will explore the latest developments in understanding these fascinating and interwoven processes by integrating wide-ranging perspectives, including geochemistry, petrology, geodynamics, seismology, geodesy, magnetotellurics, rock deformation, mineral physics, paleomagnetism, geology, and more. We have a terrific international line-up of speakers and discussion leaders for morning and evening plenary sessions, which will include ample time for discussion. Everyone will have the chance to present their work in highly interactive poster sessions. Unscheduled afternoon time will provide opportunities for informal discussions that can lead to new collaborations and projects. The small meeting size (typically 130-140 people) will help to create a sense of community and enhance interactions between scientists from all career stages. For the GRC meeting program and how to apply, please visit this page: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.grc.org/interior-of-the-earth-confer… . *Early Career Researchers:* The 2025 Interior of the Earth Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) will be held on June 21-22, also at Mount Holyoke College, and its theme is Coupled Surface-Interior Interactions: The Role of Volatiles in Subduction and Eruption Processes. The GRS is intended primarily for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, and provides a unique forum for early career researchers to present their work and to build collaborative relationships with their peers. The GRS will include a keynote lecture, talks selected from submitted abstracts, vibrant poster sessions, and a panel on science communication approaches and careers. For the GRS meeting program and how to apply, please visit this page: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.grc.org/interior-of-the-earth-grs-co… . *If you wish to be considered for a talk at the GRS, please submit your GRS abstract by March 16, 2025. * Note that you need to apply to the GRC and GRS meetings separately, and to present your work you need to submit an abstract to each as well. GRC registration fees include housing in a dormitory on campus at Mount Holyoke (single or double rooms) and all meals during the five days of the conference. GRS registration fees cover similar lodging and meals for an additional 1.5 days. Thanks to the NSF Earth Sciences Division, financial support is available to cover registration fees for many of the grad student and post-doctoral attendees who participate in the 2025 GRC and GRS. Grad students and post-docs may apply for financial support using this form: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://forms.gle/2AE9sbkCZefcjjwJ7__;!!G_uCfscf… . *For full consideration, please apply by March 16.* Financial assistance is also available for eligible participants through the Gordon Research Conference Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowship Program, which is open to graduate students, postdocs, faculty and scientists who will be attending their first GRC meeting. This program is administered by the Gordon Research Conference organization: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.grc.org/carl-storm-underrepresented-… . Please feel free to forward this message to students and colleagues who may be interested, and to contact us directly with any questions. We hope to see you at Mount Holyoke in June! Best regards, Karen Fischer, Interior of the Earth GRC Chair (Brown University, Karen_Fischer(a)brown.edu) Jennifer Jackson, Interior of the Earth GRC Vice-Chair (Caltech, jacksonj(a)caltech.edu) Vasilije Dobrosavljevic, Interior of the Earth GRS Co-Chair (Carnegie Institution for Science, vasilije(a)carnegiescience.edu) Heidi Krauss, Interior of the Earth GRS Co-Chair (Michigan State University, Heidi.N.Krauss(a)gmail.com)

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ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT: submit an abstract at the SCCM 2025 conference
by Stella Chariton 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

Dear SEES members, We are excited to see the Static, Dynamic, and Shock high-pressure communities merge their sciences this year at the SCCM 2025<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20… >: 24th International Conference on the Science of Compression in Condensed Matter<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20… > (Washington DC, June 22-27). We highly encourage your participation in this unique event and look forward to receiving your abstract contributions in one of the sessions or masterclasses that we organize: * 1b - Advances in static and dynamic high-pressure techniques and diagnostics (AETB) (Vitali Prakapenka & Jesse Smith) * 6b - Planetary and Exoplanetary Materials under Static Compression Conditions (GEOB) (Stella Chariton & Will Evans) * Masterclass - Introduction to Diamond Anvil Cells – theoretical and practical aspects (DAC) (Stas Sinogeikin, Stella Chariton & Vitali Prakapenka) * Masterclass - Recent developments in advanced synchrotron and optical probes (XRD) (Stella Chariton, Dongzhou Zhang & Vitali Prakapenka) Many more exciting sessions and classes can be found on the conference's website: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20… SCCM is offering a limited number of Participation Grants to help students and postdocs attend this year's meeting. The application deadline is March 7. For details on how to apply, please check here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://engage.aps.org/gccm/meetings/biennial-20… The deadline for abstract submissions is fast approaching on February 7, 2025. Best wishes, Stella, Vitali & Dongzhou

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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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EAR Permanent Program Directors Positions
by Panero, Wendy 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

NSF is seeking qualified candidates for several Physical Scientist (Program Director) positions in the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) supporting the Chemical Evolution of the Solid Earth and Volcanology (CESEV) and Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth (SPSE) programs. NSF program officers oversee the merit review process, make proposal recommendations, identify emerging trends and long-range plans for the field, communicate advances in supported research, and partner with programs across NSF and with other federal agencies and organizations. The Division of Earth Sciences welcomes applications from experts with experience in basic research who can help shape, invigorate, and manage portfolios that support basic research and education to further understanding of the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth, the life it supports and the processes that govern the formation and behavior of the Earth's materials. Two vacancies will be filled as permanent appointments in the following areas: Chemical Evolution of the Solid Earth and Volcanology (CESEV) Deadline: January 10, 2025 Permanent CESEV Program Director: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.usajobs.gov/job/823177800__;!!G_uCfs… Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth (SPSE) Deadline: January 10, 2025 Permanent SPSE Program Director: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.usajobs.gov/job/823174900__;!!G_uCfs… Questions can be directed to Dr. Dena Smith-Nufio, Division Director of Earth Sciences (dmsmith(a)nsf.gov<mailto:dmsmith@nsf.gov>), or Dr. Steve Mackwell, Deputy Division Director of Earth Science (smackwel(a)nsf.gov<mailto:smackwel@nsf.gov>). Dr. Wendy Panero (she/her) Program Director Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) U.S. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 2415 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA [U.S. National Science Foundation logo.]<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.nsf.gov/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!Zi0MZ85tXq… >

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3-year postdoc position in synchrotron-based environmental geochemistry and two 4-year PhD student positions in environmental soil chemistry
by Voegelin, Andreas 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Dear SEES community, dear colleagues Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology is inviting applications for three positions in an SNSF-funded project on trace element dynamics in periodically waterlogged soils,: 3-year postdoc position in synchrotron-based environmental geochemistry: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://apply.refline.ch/673277/1228/pub/1/index… Two 4-year PhD student positions in environmental soil chemistry: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://apply.refline.ch/673277/1229/pub/1/index… The postdoctoral researcher will develop a microfluidic setup to study redox and trace element transformation reactions in natural soil material in-situ at the microscale using synchrotron X-ray techniques. The two PhD students focus on seasonal variations in soil reduction upon flooding and selected trace element transformation processes and will also make use of synchrotron X-ray spectroscopy for trace element speciation. I would appreciate if you could forward this information to potential candidates. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further information. Best regards, Andreas °°° Andreas Voegelin, PhD Eawag - Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Ueberlandstrasse 133, CH-8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland Tel: +41 58 765 54 70 mailto:andreas.voegelin@eawag.ch https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.eawag.ch/*voegelan__;fg!!G_uCfscf7eWS…

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call for abstract/ Goldschmidt 2025
by Kyounglim Kang 19 Dec '24

19 Dec '24

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract to our session (*09f*) at Goldschmidt 2025. In this session we will explore the application of micro- and nanoscale imaging and spectroscopic techniques such as confocal Raman microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and synchrotron-based methods to study complex biogeochemical processes, microbial interactions and mineral weathering. The submission deadline is 26 February 2025. Detailed information is provided below. Theme: Theme 09: Biogeochemical Cycles in Earth Systems Session Title: *09f Imaging and spectroscopic techniques for biogeochemistry, environmental and planetary sciences: from conventional to synchrotron-based microscopy techniques* Session Description: Micro and nanoscale imaging and spectroscopic analysis are critical for studying complex biogeochemical processes in fields of aquatic, terrestrial, and planetary sciences. Spatiotemporally sensitive measurements of microbial community dynamics, organo/microbe -mineral interfaces, and nanoscale mineral weathering processes in heterogeneous systems enable the decoupling of distinct biogeochemical reactions, allowing the investigation of relevant mechanisms. This session aims to advance our knowledge of using innovative imaging and spectroscopic techniques including confocal Raman microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, light-sheet fluorescence microscopy and synchrotron-based techniques (e.g., Scanning Transmission X-ray Microscopy (STXM), X-ray Fluorescence Microprobe (XFM), ptychography, X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES)) to investigate biogeochemical reactions. We welcome contributions that: (1) utilize one or multiple imaging and spectroscopic techniques to study biogeochemical reactions; (2) employ novel experimental tools (e.g., microfluidics, correlative microscopy, in situ 3D imaging under cryo- or hydrated conditions, and bioreporters) to investigate microbial interactions; and (3) apply conventional and customized data analysis tools to interpret imaging results from across various analytical techniques. This session is supported by the “Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science” (SEES) program funded by the National Science Foundation in the U.S., which aims to advance research and techniques that utilize synchrotron radiation facilities to Earth and Environmental studies. Best, Lim

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GCCM Virtual Seminar December 19 - Professor Shanti Deemyad
by Vitali Prakapenka 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Dear Colleagues, Please join us for a APS Topical Group on Compression of Condensed Matter (GCCM) virtual seminar. Information on the seminar and how to join are below. We would also like to solicit nominations for future seminars and anticipate having a mix of a single speaker or two speakers during an hour time slot. Please email your nominations to Tracy Vogler (tjvogle(a)sandia.gov<mailto:tjvogle@sandia.gov>). GCCM Virtual Seminar Series Organizing Committee Kaleb Burrage, Harrison Horn, Pat Kalita, Tom Lockard, Afreen Syeda, Nenad Velisavljevic, Tracy Vogler, and Yanyao Zhang Competitive Structural and Electronic States under Pressure Professor Shanti Deemyad Department of Physics & Astronomy The University of Utah Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET Join the meeting here<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://info.aps.org/e/640833/OzMtB68ganHnbTywch… > Abstract: Application of high pressure profoundly influences the structural and electronic stability of materials, often driving them into the vicinity of phase instabilities. These instabilities provide unique opportunities for the emergence of novel states of matter that can either compete or coexist. By exploring materials under such extreme conditions, we uncover rich physical phenomena and gain insights into exotic states of matter. In this talk, I will discuss recent advancements in our understanding of competitive states in materials under high pressure, with a focus on pressure-induced structural and electronic transitions. Key examples include the interplay between charge-density-wave (CDW) and superconducting states in the two-dimensional material BaSbTe₂.₁S₀.₉, the effects of pressure on the magnetic ground state of the colossal magnetoresistance (CMR) material EuCd₂P₂, and enhanced superconductivity observed in metastable structures of lithium. These studies highlight the transformative potential of high-pressure research in revealing new material properties and guiding the development of next-generation technologies. Biography: Shanti Deemyad is an experimental condensed matter physicist and an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Utah, where she leads the high-pressure research laboratory. She earned her undergraduate degree at Sharif University of Technology and completed her PhD in Physics at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by postdoctoral research at Harvard University. Deemyad’s work focuses on quantum effects in the lattice and electronic properties of condensed matter systems, with a particular emphasis on discovering exotic states of matter under extreme pressure and temperature conditions. A strong advocate for advancing women in science, she co-founded the "Women of High Pressure" group to support and empower women in the high-pressure research community. Best, Vitali 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>.

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post-doc | interactions of iron & organic matter in ocean | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
by Brandy Toner 13 Dec '24

13 Dec '24

Hello SEES community, I am seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a newly funded NSF project. The person hired would make use of several SEES supported X-ray microscope and microprobe beamlines. If you're interested in learning more about the project you can reach me at toner(a)umn.edu. take care, Brandy --- *Position Title: *Post-Doctoral Researcher *Anticipated Start Date:* April 1, 2025 *Employer & Funding: *The employer is the University of Minnesota. The funding is from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s joint program with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), United Kingdom. *Location of Workplace: *University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN USA *Application Date:* For full consideration, apply by January 3, 2025 *Position Description: *The Post-Doctoral Researcher will be mentored by Dr. Brandy Toner (University of Minnesota) and will measure the physical and chemical properties of marine colloids and particles. The Post-Doc will have the following responsibilities: ● Conduct original research on the interactions of iron and organic matter in the marine photic zone using synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy, advanced electron microscopy, and complementary analytical approaches (50%); ● Participate in 4-5 oceanographic expeditions from Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BATS) (15%); ● Participate in synchrotron instrument time (5%); ● Prepare research findings for peer review publication (25%); ● Communicate regularly with supervisors, mentors, and project collaborators (5%). *Required Qualifications:* ● Ph.D. in chemistry, oceanography, aqueous geochemistry, or a related discipline; ● At least one prior experience in shipboard oceanographic field work or related experience; ● Prior experience with analytical chemistry; ● Demonstrated scientific publication record; ● Demonstrated effective communication skills in a variety of settings (daily workplace interactions, project planning and outcomes, collaborative interactions, written reports, and presentations); ● Ability to work with and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and co-workers. *Preferred Qualifications:* ● Prior experience with trace metal clean sample collection and analytical procedures; ● Prior experience with synchrotron X-ray microscopy or electron microscopy techniques; *Salary & Duration:* Base annual salary in year 1 is $61,800. Appointment is 1 year full-time and renewable for 2nd and 3rd years upon satisfactory progress. *Contact:* Brandy Toner (toner(a)umn.edu) with questions about the position. *Application Information: *This position is #365773. Apply on-line with the links below. Application website will request a CV/resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/365773__;!!G_uCf… (internal to UMN) https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/365773__;!!G_uCf… (external to UMN) -- Brandy M. Toner (she/they) Professor Department of Soil, Water & Climate University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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This Friday: FORCE Winter Workshop abstract deadline
by Kara Brugman 13 Dec '24

13 Dec '24

Submit an abstract for a talk by this Friday, Dec. 13: bit.ly/FORCEww25abstract This is not just a multi-anvil workshop! We’re very interested in talks to do with the IHPV and the torsion press, as these are the apparatuses with which the high pressure community is least familiar. The FORCE 3rd Winter Workshop on Recent Advances in High Pressure Research will be held on Zoom the mornings of January 14 & 15, 2025. Register by Jan. 13 (free!): bit.ly/FORCEww25reg (You must register to receive the workshop Zoom link) We will have invited talks by experts including Dan Frost (BGI), Fabrice Gaillard (ISTO), Tomoo Katsura (BGI), and Megumi Kawasaki (OSU), and Jorge Cubero Sesín (ITCR). Join the FORCE mailing list here. Follow us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Instagram.

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Assistant Professor position at ASU
by Andrew J. Campbell 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Assistant Professor - Experimental High-Pressure Chemistry The School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in experimental high-pressure research, with emphasis on the use of multi-anvil apparatus to do pioneering science applicable to materials, geological, and planetary questions that will connect to and support the goals of ASU’s Facility for Open Research in a Compressed Environment (FORCE). The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025. The application deadline is January 9, 2025. Job link: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://apply.interfolio.com/160373__;!!G_uCfscf… ---------------------------------- Andrew Campbell SEES Director Dept. of the Geophysical Sciences University of Chicago Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 834-1085 acampbel(a)uchicago.edu seescience.org -----------------------------------

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Hard X-ray Scientist Position at SSRL
by Joanne Stubbs 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Dear Colleagues, SSRL seeks to hire an Associate Scientist with expertise in materials characterization using advanced hard X-ray, synchrotron-based techniques such as X-ray surface scattering or X-ray microscopy. For more information please visit https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://erp-hprdext.erp.slac.stanford.edu/psp/hp… Best regards, Joanne Stubbs Posting on behalf of Kevin Stone

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Fully-funded PhD studentship in Planetary Science at the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol
by Oliver Lord 11 Dec '24

11 Dec '24

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!e…

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