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Fw: CBMS Lecture Series - Barstow; December 10
by Tappero, Ryan 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

Perhaps of interest... ________________________________ From: Stojanoff, Vivian <stojanof(a)bnl.gov> Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 6:23 PM To: Energy Sciences Directorate <EnergySciencesDirectorate(a)bnl.gov>; EBNN Directorate <EBNNDirectorate(a)bnl.gov> Cc: Stojanoff, Vivian <stojanof(a)bnl.gov> Subject: CBMS Lecture Series - Barstow; December 10 You are cordially invited to join the Center for Biomolecular Structure Lecture Series ……….. Buz Barstow Cornell University https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.vanderzanden-lab.com__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.vanderzanden-lab.com/__;!!P4SdNyxKAP… > WEDNESDAY, December 10, 13:30 (EST) "The Microbe-Mineral Atlas and Biomining Critical Elements” Register in advance for this meeting: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://bnl.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/2erL_tv… Time conversion Link: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?… > Abstract: Creation of a new sustainable energy infrastructure, carbon sequestration, advanced electronic and computer technologies, and advanced defense technologies all mean that the demand for metals is increasingly rapidly. But traditional mining technology can be highly environmentally damaging. This means that the supply chains for many critical metals and semiconductors stretch through unstable parts of the world, leaving them vulnerable to disruption and exploitation. Biomining with Acidithiobacillus species already supplies about 20% of the world’s copper and 5% of its gold through an iron-specific redox process. However, there are no industrially-used microbes for any of the 30 or 40 other critical elements. This means that we will need to build microbes to enable bioprocesses to mine these elements with synthetic biology. However, we do not understand the basic science of how microbes interact with metals and minerals sufficiently to guide this engineering. My lab has characterized the genome of the mineral-dissolving microbe Gluconobacter oxydans and discovered the genetic systems that enable it to mine rare earth elements. We have used this new knowledge to create a roadmap for engineering G. oxydans that has already improved biomining of REE by up to 1,200%. Furthermore, we engineered the hyper-engineerable microbe Vibrio natriegens to separate adjacent heavy lanthanides, leap-frogging solvent extractions. However, this still leaves over 20 other critical elements that we need build microbes for. To build the basic knowledge for this, my lab has started the Microbe-Mineral Atlas to catalog metal and mineral-interacting microbes from around the US, and hopefully the world. Finally, I will discuss some of the barriers that our current model of technology transfer poses to development of new technologies, what we have done to solve this problem, and some recent successes in starting REEgen for biomining rare earth elements, and Forage Evolution to develop hyper-engineerable microbes. ================= Vivian Stojanoff, PhD Education, Training, Outreach User Program p 1(631) 344 8375 e lifescience(a)bnl.gov<mailto:lifescience@bnl.gov> w https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.bnl.gov/ps/lifesciences/__;!!G_uCfsc… <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.bnl.gov/ps/lsbr/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!dd… > Address: Center for Biomolecular Structure National Synchrotron Light Source II Building 745 Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton NY 11973 ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the CCPEM list, click the following link: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?S… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?… >

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Senior Tenured Faculty-High Energy Density (HED) science at the University of Rochester (due Jan 15, 2026)
by Nakajima, Miki 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

Dear all, We are seeking candidates for a senior, tenured faculty position in High Energy Density (HED) science at the University of Rochester. For details, please see the link below. https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://apply.interfolio.com/176297__;!!G_uCfscf… Thank you, Miki -- Miki Nakajima, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Primary) Department of Physics and Astronomy (Secondary) Laboratory for Laser Energetics (Secondary) University of Rochester 227 Hutchison Hall P.O. Box 270221 Rochester NY, 14627

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FORCE Seminar 12/5 Sibo Chen
by Kara Brugman 01 Dec '25

01 Dec '25

Join us for the last FORCE Seminar of the year on Friday, December 5 at noon AZ/11 am Pacific on Zoom. Incoming FORCE faculty member Sibo Chen will give a talk titled, “Tracking Hydrogen in Planetary Interiors: from the Nanometer Scale to the Planetary Scale”. Check out the attached flyer for the talk abstract and speaker bio. See the upcoming talks and past recording links below, as well as a link to our newest video and progress report. If you would like to suggest someone (including yourself) to give a future FORCE seminar, please fill out this form. FORCE Seminar Schedule Noon AZ/Pacific • September 26: Klaus-Dieter Liss, University of Tennessee Watch recording • October 23: Leah Shteynman, Arizona State University Watch recording • December 5: Sibo Chen, Arizona State University, FORCE professor starting Jan. 2026 Join Zoom Seminar recordings from past semesters can be found on YouTube. Join the FORCE mailing list here. Follow us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Instagram. Updated Ichiban Assembly Video Ichiban is our largest and most powerful multi-anvil press. Our 6,000-ton Kawai-type split-column multi-anvil, the first of its kind in the U.S., handles sample volumes far beyond those of traditional systems. Its unmatched capacity opens new possibilities for large-volume synthesis, advanced ƒO₂ control, and techniques requiring more material — all in a single experiment. Watch the new assembly video on YouTube Learn more about Ichiban Progress Update You can explore what’s been happening in the lab over the past year by viewing our latest progress report.

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Save the Date - Coherence 2026: June 21-25, 2026 in Madison, WI
by Joanne Stubbs 01 Dec '25

01 Dec '25

Following on the successes of previous Coherence conferences, we are pleased to announce that the Coherence 2026 conference will be held June 21-25, 2026 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in Madison, WI, USA. https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://go.wisc.edu/coherence2026__;!!G_uCfscf7e… <https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://go.wisc.edu/coherence2026__;!!G_uCfscf7e…> Coherence 2026 will include exciting presentations on the development of optical coherence techniques using x-rays, electrons, and extreme ultraviolet radiation and their applications across a wide range of scientific frontiers. The 2026 workshop will highlight recent developments at highly coherent X-ray sources and will focus on how coherence techniques can be brought to new scientific problems and to new scientific communities. SEES<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://seescience.org/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!bpORrVh… > (Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science) will make funding available to assist Earth and environmental scientists with meeting costs. Details about how to request such funds will be available when registration opens in January. This is an excellent opportunity for Earth and environmental scientists interested in learning about coherence methods including those enabled by recent and upcoming upgrades to U.S. light sources. The Madison location continues the long-standing tradition of waterfront locations conducive to insightful and inspiring collegial discussions. There will also be an optional excursion during the meeting to visit the experimental facilities of the upgraded Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. Looking forward to seeing you in Madison! On behalf of the Coherence 2026 Local Organizing Committee, Joanne Stubbs [cid:ff4af9ee-8cc3-4287-8c03-3b8ce9fd4797]

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Postdoctoral fellow position in high pressure physics
by Bi, Wenli 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

Dear Colleagues, I would greatly appreciate it if you could circulate the postdoctoral fellow position in high-pressure physics at University of South Carolina. https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196901__;!!G_uCf… Sincerely, Wenli Bi Associate Professor Department of Physics and Astronomy University of South Carolina

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ALS-U schedule impact on SEES users
by Andrew J. Campbell 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

Dear SEES community, SEES supports a variety of synchrotron X-ray applications at the Advanced Light Source (ALS) to support geoscience research, including: – In situ X-ray diffraction studies at high pressure and/or temperature for deep Earth and planetary studies; – Scanning transmission soft X-ray microscopy (STXM) and ptychography for low temperature geochemistry / environmental research; – New support for tomographic studies, including rock deformation applications. The ALS has recently announced its expected schedule<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://mailchi.mp/newsletter/2025-10-alsu-updat… > leading into a dark period for the ALS-U upgrade. ALS expects to host users in the 2026-1 cycle (February 2 – July 2), have a period with no user operations in 2026-2, return to user operations in the 2027-1 cycle, and then shut down for 2 years or more, beginning possibly as soon as May 2027. SEES encourages interested users to be aware of this schedule and to continue seeking experiment time at SEES-supported facilities at ALS during the 2026-1 and 2027-1 active user cycles, before the extended dark period begins. For these two cycles, beamtime requests on existing proposals are being honored but no new General User proposals will be accepted. Instead, users seeking time at ALS who do not already have active proposals are encouraged to apply through the Director’s Discretionary (DD) beamtime program in the RAPIDD system<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://als.lbl.gov/rapidd/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!fgA… >. Users should reach out to beamline staff in advance for guidance preparing RAPIDD proposals. RAPIDD proposals are best submitted well before the beginning of the run cycle, so please reach out soon for access in 2026-1. Recommended contact personnel for ALS beamlines are listed below: In situ XRD program (beamline 12.2.2): Kat Armstrong<mailto:karmstrong@lbl.gov> SYSTER program for soft X-ray applications (5.3.2, 7.0.1.2, 11.0.2.2): Lim Kang<mailto:kkang2@lbl.gov> Computed X-ray microtomography program (8.3.2): Dula Parkinson<mailto:dyparkinson@lbl.gov> or Liz Clark<mailto:ElizabethClark@lbl.gov> Best wishes, Andy ---------------------------------- Andrew Campbell SEES Director Professor, Dept. of the Geophysical Sciences University of Chicago (773) 834-1085 | acampbel(a)uchicago.edu seescience.org<https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://seescience.org__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!fgAHBS1H3… > -----------------------------------

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PNAS-Nexus call for papers on "Machine Learning and Geosciences". Deadline: March 15, 2026
by XIYUAN BAO 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

Dear colleagues, *PNAS Nexus*, the sister journal of *PNAS* (a gold open-access journal), has announced a call for papers for a special issue on *“Machine Learning and Geosciences.”* *No publication fees* will be charged. Submissions are welcome on the application and methodological advancement of machine learning in geosciences. The journal targets a *broad scientific audience* and encourages *interdisciplinary research with wide impact*. Accepted papers will be published online on a rolling basis. This special issue will be co-edited by* Barbara Romanowicz (UC Berkeley)* and *Xiyuan Bao (Harvard)*. The submission deadline is *March 15, 2026*. To express your interest and obtain submission instructions, please contact the editorial office at *pnasnexus.editorialoffice(a)oup.com <pnasnexus.editorialoffice(a)oup.com>*. For more details, please refer to the attached flyer or visit pnasnexus.org. We warmly welcome your submissions and would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this call with colleagues. Best, Xiyuan Bao Daly Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Harvard University

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eBERlight 101: Application of X-ray methods in biological and environmental research
by Dongzhou Zhang 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

Dear SEES community, I am forwarding the following workshop advertisement for Dr. Debora Meira (dmeira(a)anl.gov) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We are pleased to announce the second workshop, “eBERlight 101: Application of X-ray methods in biological and environmental research”, to be held February 11–13, 2026, at Argonne National Laboratory. The goal is to help participants incorporate synchrotron X-ray methods into their research toolkit to study the physical and chemical properties of bioenvironmental systems, including plants, soils, and microbes. This three-day, hands-on workshop will educate the user community about the Advanced Photon Source (APS) capabilities and their applications in bioenvironmental science, with a focus on three key synchrotron-based techniques: • X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) • X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy (XFM) • X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) Participants will gain experience in data collection and analysis, explore sample preparation, and engage in discussions of individual projects. The program combines fundamental technique talks, scientific case studies, and hands-on sessions using facility-provided samples. Important Dates • Application opens: October 15, 2025 • Application deadline: November 14, 2025 • Notification of acceptance: December 5, 2025 • ANL visitor registration deadline: December 15, 2025 • Workshop dates: February 11–13, 2026 Apply Here<https://eberlight.aps.anl.gov/application-of-x-ray-methods-in-biological-an… > For questions, please contact us at eberlight(a)anl.gov<mailto:eberlight@anl.gov>. We look forward to welcoming you to Argonne for an engaging and collaborative learning experience! eBERlight Team

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OPEN Postdoctoral position at ANL (DAC, XPCS)
by Dongzhou Zhang 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '25

Dear Colleagues, I am forwarding the following job advertisement for my colleague Qingteng Zhang (qzhang234(a)anl.gov) at the APS 8-ID. If you are interested in probing dynamics at high pressure conditions and are seeking postdoc position, please contact Qingteng for more information. We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Appointee to develop High-Pressure, High-Temperature X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (HPHT-XPCS) for probing non-Newtonian viscoelasticity under extreme conditions. Postdoc will join the Dynamics and Structure Group (DYS) within the X-ray Science Division (XSD) at the Advanced Photon Source (APS), work in a multidisciplinary team with chemists, geophysicists, and x-ray scientists, and be expected to apply the new HPHT-XPCS technique to address knowledge gaps in high-pressure science and publish the results in scientific journals. Apply here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://argonne.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Argonne_Ca… The successful candidate will lead: * Integration of high-temperature diamond-anvil-cell (DAC) environments with Small-angle X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy * Development of novel inline optics at the beamline that enables simultaneous x-ray scattering and Raman spectroscopy for high-pressure calibration, as well as on-axis microscopy The initial appointment is for two years and may be extended to a third year, contingent on performance, project progress, and funding. This is an on-site role at Argonne National Laboratory (Lemont, IL), within the X-ray Science Division (XSD) and the APS scientific user-facility. Position Requirements: * PhD completed in the past 5 years or soon-to-be completed in Geoscience, Physics, Chemistry, Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, or a related field. * Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: high-pressure science, synchrotron X-ray techniques, rheology, Raman spectroscopy, and Python programming, among others. * Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork. * Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory. Job Family: Postdoctoral Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time The expected hiring range for this position: $70,758.00-$117,925.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here<https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance > to view Argonne employee benefits! As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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Re: Postdoc position in Mineralogy/Low-temp geochemistry at UMKC
by Joanne Stubbs 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '25

Hi Yihang, It's exciting to see you have funding for a postdoc. If you would like to also send this message to the SEES users email list you can send it to sees_users(a)millenia.cars.aps.anl.gov. It's a moderated list, so you'll get a message saying it will need to be approved, but don't worry about that - someone will approve it so it can go out to the list of about 1800 Earth and environmental science synchrotron users. Joanne ________________________________ From: Fang, Yihang via MSA-talk <msa-talk(a)minlists.org> Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 12:47 PM To: msa-talk(a)minlists.org <msa-talk(a)minlists.org> Subject: [MSA-talk] Postdoc position in Mineralogy/Low-temp geochemistry at UMKC Hi, The Minerals and Interfaces in Terrestrial environment High-Resolution Laboratory (MITHRIL) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Mineralogy and Low-temperature Geochemistry. We seek a highly motivated individual with a strong background in mineralogy, geochemistry, and X-ray/electron techniques to join the MITHRIL. The primary responsibilities are to conducting original research on either 1)the interactions of minerals and critical elements in aquatic systems; 2) geochemical impact on biominearlization process; or 3) trace element fractionation in paleoenvironmental proxies using mineral synthesis, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray and complementary approaches. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, contingent upon satisfactory performance reviews. Additiona duration (after the second year) will depende on the PI's funding situation. The proposed start date is Spring 2026 (negotiable). Detailed information on the position and the application procedure are available here<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/postdoctoral-… >. Additional questions about this position can be directed to the PI, Dr. Yihang Fang, at yihang.fang(a)umkc.edu. Thank you. Yihang -- Yihang Fang Assistant Professor The Minerals and Interfaces in Terrestrial environment High-Resolution Laboratory (MITHRIL) Earth and Environmental Science, Division of Natural and Built Environment University of Missouri-Kansas City 5110 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 USA +1 816 235 5862 or +1 608 556 5890

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