Wil Leavitt

|Associate Professor

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor of Earth Science
Adjunct Associate Professor of Chemistry
Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. Geology & Geophysics, Univ. Utah

Microbes are central players in cycling of matter and energy on Earth and have been since the origin of life. Microbial cells, enzymes and reactive intermediates drive the biogeochemical cycles on our planet by supporting the establishment and persistence of chemical gradients, reaction networks and ecosystems. My group works to understand the fundamental microbiological and environmental controls that drive Earths' biogeochemical cycles. Using observations from stable isotope geochemistry, biochemistry and microbial physiology we work to constrain fluxes and transformation rates within a subset of elemental cycles central to life on Earth (C, H, O, N, S, P).

My research involves training and working closely with undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral scholars and colleagues around the globe. Their recruitment to and involvement in running projects, as well as the preparation of manuscripts and presentations at national and international meetings, is critical to the success of our research.

>> I am not recruiting new students or postdocs to Dartmouth. I am moving to the University of Utah Department of Geology & Geophysics starting in January 2025. Please contact me for more information. see: https://earth.utah.edu/ <<

If you are interested in our on-going projects and find out about other avenues in the works please contact Wil.Leavitt at dartmouth dot edu. If you are intersted in joining us in the Microbial Geochemistry & Geomicrobiology Lab (MG^2L), we are alwasy looking for self-motivated and hard-working postdocs, PhD and MSc graduate students. A background and demonstrated independent research experience in isotope geochemistry, environmental microbiology, analytical or physical chemistry, and/or environmental engineering is preferred. Rigorous laboratory experience is requisite, as are strong written and oral communication skills. For students applying at the PhD level, a Masters degree or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred.

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