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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