The early bird registration rate (save $100) has been extended to March 31^st for PALSA 2023.

PALSA is an international, in-person/hybrid conference being held this July 12-14^th to showcase and discuss applications of synchrotron radiation to the study of plants, soils, climate, food and nutrition, agriculture, and other related topics.

Visit palsa.chess.cornell.edu for further information including confirmed speakers and venue information.

Join us on Tuesday, June 6th for our annual user meeting. This year's meeting will be followed by two workshops: one on our new High Magnetic Field Beamline and one on High Pressure MX.

Keep an eye out for registration information and more coming soon!

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CHESS is seeking a Ph.D. level scientist to work with a dynamic, knowledgeable, and interdisciplinary team to advance the fabrication and performance of next generation materials, especially polymers, polymer composites, and functional materials, making use of synchrotron-based x-ray characterization techniques. The successful candidate will serve as a beamline scientist, supporting in-person and remote users of CHESS facilities. This position will specifically support the AFRL-supported Functional Materials Beamline, and actively contribute to developing next-generation synchrotron light source technology and techniques.