Georgina Virgo

Dr Georgina Virgo

Posdoctoral Research Fellow

School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

I am a geoscientist with a background in sedimentology, isotope and elemental geochemistry, sequence stratigraphy, and basin analysis. My research focuses on palaeoenvironmental reconstructions during the Neoproterozoic Era. This was a dynamic time in Earth's history, marked by major climatic shifts, tectonic reorganisation, and biological evolution. As part of my research, I conduct fieldwork (primarily in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia), and use sedimentological and geochemical techniques to constrain the temporal and spatial variability across basins. This provides a comprehensive framework for the control and distribution of past environments during this critical and unique time in Earth's past.I completed my Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) at the University of Adelaide in 2017 and went on to undertake a PhD the following year. In 2023, I was awarded my PhD in Geoscience at the Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources, University of Adelaide. Since finishing my PhD, I have continued working within the university in administrative, technical, research and academic positions. In March 2024, I commenced a Postdoctoral Research position in the Salt Basins Research Group, focusing on the interaction between stromatolite reefs and salt-induced structures within the Flinders Ranges. I am currently lecturing Sedimentary Geology II, a second-year course within the BSc program.My passion for geoscience has led to involvement in several outreach events, community-driven scientific journals and professional societies.

My current research is investigating the relationship and interaction between Neoproterozoic stromatolite reefs and salt-induced structures in the northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2025 - ongoing Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Adelaide
    2023 - 2024 Research Officer The University of Adelaide
    2023 - 2024 Administrative Officer University of Adelaide
    2022 - 2024 Administrative Officer University of Adelaide
    2018 - 2018 Research Assistant The University of Adelaide

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2018 - 2023 The University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy (Geoscience)
    2017 - 2017 The University of Adelaide Australia Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours (Geology)
    2013 - 2016 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience)

  • Research Interests
    Geochemistry Geology Isotope Geochemistry Sedimentology Stratigraphy (incl. biostratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy and basin analysis)

I currently teach Sedimentary Geology II, a second-year course within the BSc program in the Earth Sciences Discipline.

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Palaeoenvironments adjacent to the Worumba Diapir The University of Adelaide Honours Degree in Geology Honours Full Time Joanne Weissgerber
  • Position: Posdoctoral Research Fellow
  • Email: georgina.virgo@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Mawson, floor Ground Floor
  • Room: G44
  • Org Unit: Earth Sciences
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