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SEES Staff Opportunity at Stanford University
by Webb, Samuel M. 25 Aug '25

25 Aug '25

Dear SEES Community – Please see the following opportunity at Stanford University for a SEES Staff Research Scientist. Working Title: Staff Research Scientist Classification Title: Academic Staff, Researcher, Engineering To Apply: Send email with CV and cover letter to Dr. Sam Webb (samwebb at slac.stanford.edu) Due Date: September 8, 2025; 11:59 PM PDT Stanford University is seeking an Academic Staff, Research Engineer within the Department of Earth Systems Science. The position will work closely with the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL, a Directorate of SLAC, and a national research facility for scientific applications in synchrotron radiation) with the goal of enhancing support and increase scientific throughput for synchrotron users through partnership with the NSF funded SEES (Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science) Program. SEES will develop, manage, operate, and support user access to U.S. synchrotron-based experimental and analytical capabilities necessary to advance Earth and environmental sciences. SEES will enable cutting-edge research and train the next generation of scientists with a focus on generating new understanding of the Earth System and environmental material properties, processes, and behavior under the full range of conditions found on and within the Earth, from the atmosphere to the deepest interior. SEES will provide expanded access and support for the Earth and environmental science community at beamlines across the DOE User Facility Complex. SEES will place emphasis on collaborating with and expanding the Earth system and environmental science synchrotron community. It will also conduct a significant portfolio of education and outreach activities, working collaboratively with education and outreach programs at synchrotron light sources. The successful candidate will possess strong methodological, scientific, and technical skills in micro-x-ray fluorescence imaging (•-XRF) and x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The Stanford-SEES program seeks to sustain and enhance the general user program through excellent support, training, and dissemination. The Stanford Earth System Scientist Research Scientist will work substantially at SSRL/SLAC and will provide beginning to end support for the Earth system and environmental sciences users at the high demand beam line operations of XAS and •-XRF Imaging. This beginning to end support will entail working with NSF-funded geoscience users throughout their entire synchrotron experience, including the crafting and submission of beamtime proposals, experimental and data collection assistance, data processing and analysis, and publication of results. •-XRF facilities at SSRL include a number of beam lines that enable research in wide number of research areas, with a particular focus on geological, environmental, chemical, and materials sciences. The beamlines together support a wide range of overlapping spatial and energy resolutions and necessitate a highly varied approach to instrumentation, sample environment, data acquisition, and analysis. The beam line facilities are made available to a national and international scientific user community, with SSRL staff providing scientific and technical support in their use. The activities within this opening will be dedicated towards enhancing the scientific user community whose research is closely aligned with the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) within NSF and will include technological and methodological development, user-engagement and support and training and dissemination. Your specific responsibilities include: * Work as part of the •-XRF/XAS team to provide specialized technical and methodological support for beamline developments and scientific user research. * Independently provide training and experiment support on the use of these beam lines, including instrumentation and software, for external scientific users. * Provide guidance to scientific users in designing optimized data collection during experiments, a significant part of which is expected to be managed through remote-access approaches. * Contribute to the definition, design, construction, and commissioning of in-hutch instrumentation, for example in-hutch optics systems; sample cells/environments ranging from cryogenic to high temperatures, and/or manipulation of complex bespoke chambers for anoxic, or controlled humidity environments. * Collaborate with other SEES staff at other supported facilities to maximize the user experience for all NSF-EAR users. * Work occasional evenings and weekends as part of the on-call user support program. * Other duties may also be assigned. * Develop a robust training and dissemination program that will lower the barrier to entry for synchrotron-based spectroscopy and imaging experiments for geological and environmental users. * Routinely develop and execute research projects with novice EAR-NSF researchers. To be successful in this position you will bring: * A Ph.D. in geological or environmental sciences with strong focus on synchrotron-based imaging and spectroscopy techniques. * Direct experience and knowledge of synchrotron radiation x-ray absorption spectroscopy beam lines. * At least 4 years of post-doctoral experience in development and/or application of synchrotron-based •-XRF and XAS to geological and environmental research. * Demonstrated excellence in teaching, training and dissemination and translational user-support activities at a synchrotron facility. * Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills. * Demonstrated strong ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists, technical staff and user groups; to work well in a team; as well as ability to take individual independent initiative, all in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Stanford ESS/SLAC employee competencies: * Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner. * Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing. * Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes. * Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward. * Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes. * Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages. * Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals. Physical requirements and working conditions: * Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. Work Standards: * Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. * Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. * Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://adminguide.stanford.edu__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!…

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SEES Website and Mailing List Maintenance
by Charlie Smith 21 Aug '25

21 Aug '25

Dear SEES Community, Please note that the SEES website and mailing list will be offline on August 25-26 for maintenance. Charles M Smith Senior Systems Administrator The University of Chicago CARS (630) 252-0458

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Submit abstract to MR001 session at upcoming AGU Fall Meeting at New Orleans in Dec. 2025
by Arthur Haozhe Liu 15 Aug '25

15 Aug '25

Submit an Abstract to this Session<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/mr/papers/index… > MR001: Advanced Experimental Analytical Approaches in Exploring Planetary Interiors https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/prelim.cgi/Sess… Deadline: July 30, 2025 Recent advancements in experimental techniques now enable in situ investigations of mineral properties under extreme pressure and temperature conditions, providing unprecedented access to the complex environments of planetary deep interiors. Historically, groundbreaking scientific discoveries have long been driven by experimental innovations, particularly those involving advanced detector technologies that have achieved remarkable enhancements in spatial and temporal resolution over the past few years. Especially state-of-the-art large-area hybrid pixel photon-counting detectors offer exceptional signal-to-noise ratios, rapid data acquisition, and operational efficiency tailored to synchrotron-based applications. These advancements promise transformative improvements across diverse researches on diffraction, scattering, spectroscopy, and imaging. This session invites contributions that showcase cutting-edge developments in both static and dynamic compression experimental methodologies, and novel analytical approaches for probing the physical and chemical properties of materials. By bridging experimental breakthroughs with planetary science, this session aims to deepen our understanding of the evolution, structure, and dynamic processes governing planetary systems. Confirmed invited speakers: Mark Rivers (GSECARS/APS, University of Chicago, USA) Bjoern Winkler (Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany) Wenge Yang (HPSTAR, China) Co-Conveners: Lisa Luhongwang Liu (SHARPS, China) Haozhe Liu (HPSTAR, China) Ricardo do Reis (SIRIUS, LNLS, Brazil) Saori Kawaguchi-Imada (DECTRIS, Japan)

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Frontiers and Opportunities in the Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences Workshop
by Tappero, Ryan 13 Aug '25

13 Aug '25

Dear SEES community, Do you have ideas for a New Beamline? NSLS-II is currently accepting beamline proposals for the NEXT-III project BNL | NSLS-II | Beamline Development<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.bnl.gov/nsls2/beamline-development.p… >. In support of this effort, we will be hosting a series of strategic planning workshops in Fall 2025, including the "Frontiers and Opportunities in the Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Workshop" (Oct 2-3), which is nested with the 8th Synchrotron Environmental Science Symposium (https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.bnl.gov/ses-symposium__;!!G_uCfscf7eW… <https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.bnl.gov/ses-symposium__;!!G_uCfscf7eW… >). To learn more about the past strategic planning workshops and community input, please visit the 2019 Workshop on Exploring New Science Frontiers at NSLS-II<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.bnl.gov/newscience2019/__;!!G_uCfscf… >. Great if folks attending SES-2025 can stick around and provide community input. More details for the 2025 Workshop Series available soon. Kind regards, Ryan Tappero NSLS-II

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Call abstract: GSA Connect 2025-San Antonio, TX -Session T53
by Srimanti Duttagupta 29 Jul '25

29 Jul '25

Dear all, Call for Abstracts – GSA Connect 2025, San Antonio, Texas! Topical Session T53: Emerging Contaminants: Geochemical Insights and Impacts on Human and Environmental Health After a highly successful session last year at Goldschmidt, we are thrilled to bring this important topic back for a second year at GSA Connect 2025! This session invites interdisciplinary contributions that advance our understanding of emerging contaminants. Some of the major topics are as follows: Advances in analytical methods: for trace detection and speciation Fate and transport: in soils, sediments, and aquatic systems Ecological and human health impacts: across scales Innovative mitigation strategies: including novel materials and sustainable technologies We aim to bring together geochemists, environmental scientists, hydrogeologists, and engineers to exchange cutting-edge findings and approaches for tackling these persistent pollutants. Let’s connect research, policy, and innovation to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Submission Deadline: 5 August 2025 For more information, visit: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technica… [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://cdn.sanity.io/images/02ocqogw/gsa-v2/a46… ]<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technica… > Call for Abstracts | GSA Connects 2025 Submission Portal<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technica… > The submission of an abstract implies a sincere intent to present the submitted research during the meeting. Authors and presenters are expected to display integrity in disseminating their research; adhere to the content and conclusions of abstracts as submitted and reviewed; remain gracious by offering collaborators the opportunity for recognition as a co-author; make sure that listed co ... connects.geosociety.org Best regards, Srimanti [https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://cdn.sanity.io/images/02ocqogw/gsa-v2/a46… ]<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technica… > Call for Abstracts | GSA Connects 2025 Submission Portal<https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technica… > The submission of an abstract implies a sincere intent to present the submitted research during the meeting. Authors and presenters are expected to display integrity in disseminating their research; adhere to the content and conclusions of abstracts as submitted and reviewed; remain gracious by offering collaborators the opportunity for recognition as a co-author; make sure that listed co ... connects.geosociety.org

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AGU25 Planetary Interior Session--Call for Abstracts
by Yanyao Zhang 28 Jul '25

28 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, We invite abstract submissions to our AGU 2025 session: Connecting Planet Interior Modeling with Experiments and First-Principles Calculations 📅 Abstract Deadline: 30 July 2025 23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 GMT 🔗 Session and submission Link: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/prelim.cgi/Sess… Session description: 1. Topic: Mineral physics properties under extreme conditions to inform interior structure and dynamics of planets 1. Properties: Equation of state, elasticity, texture/plasticity, transport properties, phase transitions, melting behavior, chemical reactions, etc. 1. Experimental approaches: static and dynamic compression, laboratory spectroscopies, synchrotron radiation, X-ray free electron laser, etc. 1. Computational methods: First-principles calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning techniques, etc. 1. Modeling: Seismic velocity, mass-radius relationship, magma ocean crystallization, oxygen fugacity, gas speciation, core formation, etc. Interdisciplinary studies combining experimental, computational, and modeling approaches are especially encouraged! Conveners: Yanyao Zhang | Stanford | yanyaozh(a)stanford.edu Caroline Dorn | ETH Zürich | dornc(a)phys.ethz.ch Xuehui Wei | ASU | xwei47(a)asu.edu William R Palfey | Caltech | wpalfey(a)caltech.edu Thank you! Cheers, Yanyao

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Working on transient creep? Attenuation? Viscoelasticity? Submit an AGU abstract to this session
by Lars Hansen 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

Dear all, If you have an interest in the time-dependent mechanical properties of Earth's interior, please consider submitting an abstract to *Session DI015*. The official session title and description are provided below. We are also excited to advertise our two invited presenters: Joshua Russell, Syracuse University Thomas Breithaupt, University of Cambridge Looking forward to seeing you in New Orleans, Lars Hansen (on behalf of all conveners) Max Bezada Colleen Dalton Hatsuki Yamauchi *Title:* Time-Dependency of Earth's Mechanical Behaviour: a Synthesis of Observational, Laboratory, and Theoretical Approaches *Abstract:* Description: To fit a multitude of geophysical observations, from seismic attenuation to post-glacial relaxation, Earth's mantle must respond to stress in a more complex fashion than a simple Maxwell (elastic + viscous) model. Understanding the time-dependent, "transient" response of rocks between these endmember regimes is essential for an accurate description of Earth's mechanical behaviour. Moreover, the precise nature of the transient behaviour encodes information about Earth's present thermodynamic state, microphysics, and even (via crystallographic fabrics and grain size) stress and strain history. We invite contributions from the seismology, geodesy, rock-physics, and geodynamics communities to evaluate and assimilate recent progress on understanding Earth’s transient mechanics. Particular topics of interest include (but are not limited to): new lab observations of, or theoretical descriptions for, grain-scale deformation; attenuation/viscosity anisotropy; the role of partial melt; multifrequency approaches that span orders of magnitude in frequency and space; and novel geophysical measurements that address Earth's transient mechanics.

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AGU25 Mineral Physics & Planetary Sciences Session--Call for Abstracts
by Yanyao Zhang 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, We invite abstract submissions to our AGU 2025 session: Connecting Planet Interior Modeling with Experiments and First-Principles Calculations 📅 Abstract Deadline: 30 July 2025 23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 GMT 🔗 Session and submission Link: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/prelim.cgi/Sess… Session description: 1. Topic: Mineral physics properties under extreme conditions to inform interior structure and dynamics of planets 1. Properties: Equation of state, elasticity, texture/plasticity, transport properties, phase transitions, melting behavior, chemical reactions, etc. 1. Experimental approaches: static and dynamic compression, laboratory spectroscopies, synchrotron radiation, X-ray free electron laser, etc. 1. Computational methods: First-principles calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning techniques, etc. 1. Modeling: Seismic velocity, mass-radius relationship, magma ocean crystallization, oxygen fugacity, gas speciation, core formation, etc. Interdisciplinary studies combining experimental, computational, and modeling approaches are especially encouraged! Conveners: Yanyao Zhang | Stanford | yanyaozh(a)stanford.edu Caroline Dorn | ETH Zürich | dornc(a)phys.ethz.ch Xuehui Wei | ASU | xwei47(a)asu.edu William R Palfey | Caltech | wpalfey(a)caltech.edu Cheers, Yanyao

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Submit an abstract to AGU Session DI009: Mantle Phase Transitions and their Impact on Convection, Evolution, and Interior Structure
by Allison Pease 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, Are you fascinated by the deep interiors of planets or study minerals found hundreds to thousands of kilometers beneath our feet? Whether you work with experiments, computational models, or seismological data, if your research touches on the mantle or mantle phase transitions, this session is for you! Submit and abstract to: DI009. Mantle Phase Transitions and their Impact on Convection, Evolution, and Interior Structure In this session, we explore how phase transitions influence everything from mantle convection and slab behavior to the evolution and internal structure of terrestrial bodies. We’ll feature invited talks from experts across multiple disciplines (seismology, geodynamics, and mineral physics): * Jonathan Wolf – University of California, Berkeley * Ranpeng Li – GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Kiel University * Jin Zhang – Texas A&M University We welcome contributions from all related fields. We especially encourage early-career researchers and students to present their new and exciting research! Session Abstract: Mineral phase transitions in the mantle impact the dynamics, evolution, and structure of planetary interiors. These transitions—governed by variations in pressure, temperature, and composition—can influence large-scale mantle convection, promote thermal and chemical stratification, and produce seismic discontinuities. However, understanding the dynamic impacts of mineral transitions remains challenging due to uncertainties in phase boundaries, the role of water and volatiles, variations in mineral assemblages, and their effects on physical properties such as rheology and thermal conductivity. This session invites contributions from experimental and computational mineral physics, geodynamics, seismology, and related disciplines to examine how phase transitions influence processes such as plume dynamics, slab stagnation, core–mantle interactions, and the development of large mantle structures. 📅 Abstract deadline: July 30 🔗 Submit here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/prelim.cgi/Sess… We hope to see you in New Orleans! Best, Allison Pease, Lars Stixrude, Arushi Saxena, and Heidi Krauss

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Call for abstracts for the Session Tectonophysics - T004 in AGU25
by Piyal Halder 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Dear colleagues, You're invited to contribute to the session Tectonophysics - T004: “Deciphering Fault Slip Dynamics and Earthquake Nucleation Mechanisms in Shallow Crustal Settings through a Physicochemical Perspective ” https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/prelim.cgi/Sess… , at the upcoming AGU25, which will take place in New Orleans, LA from 15-19 December. The session theme covers both practical and theoretical advances in the comprehension of fault slip dynamics in shallow crustal settings through geochemical and mineralogical analyses of the fault zones as well as measurement of fault slip rate using structural, geomorphological, paleoseismological, geodetic and geochronological methods. The abstract submission deadline is Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 23:59 EDT/03:59 UTC Attached is a flyer with session details and a QR code to link to for abstract submission (If the QR code doesn't work, go to the above link.) We look forward to meeting you in New Orleans, physically or virtually. The young Researchers can apply for the exciting Student Travel grants. Best regards, Piyal Halder, Francesca R. Cinti, Shreya Arora, Anupam Sharma. ------------------------------------ Piyal Halder (পিয়াল হালদার), PhD student, BSIP, Lucknow & AcSIR; Former Senior Research Fellow, Seismicity and Earthquake Precursor Program, SAGE Division, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India; Former Assistant Professor (AICTE Approved), Om Dayal Group of Institutions, West Bengal; Former Visiting Faculty (AICTE Approved), Narula Institute of Technology, West Bengal; Representative of the ECS Committee, Blog Editor & LinkedIn Manager, GMPV Division, European Geosciences Union (EGU); Committee member, Communication Committee, European Association of Geochemistry (EAG); Webmaster & Outreach Manager, VGP Division, American Geophysical Union (AGU). Contact - (+91) 8961321643

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