We study how and why chemical sediments form and lithify, with the goal of better understanding how chemical sedimentary rocks (e.g., carbonates, chert, granular iron formations) record chemical, physical, and biological paleoenvironmental conditions. Our research encompasses lab experiments, modeling, petrography, in situ geochemistry, and fieldwork, spanning modern environments to Precambrian time.
We're recruiting one or more PhD students for Fall 2019 for projects relating to 1. process sedimentology and geobiology of modern carbonates (both marine and lacustrine) and 2. sedimentology and stable isotope geochemistry of lacustrine carbonates (ancient). If you're interested in these topics (or have your own related project ideas), contact Lizzy for more info.
We're also looking for postdoc(s)! Please contact Lizzy to discuss project ideas and funding opportunities.
We're also looking for postdoc(s)! Please contact Lizzy to discuss project ideas and funding opportunities.