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Foraminifera, corals, stable isotopes, coral isotopes, biomineralization |
Objective/function
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The laboratory focuses on
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Biomineralization mechanisms, internal carbon and calcium cycling in marine symbiotic associations (foraminifera and corals)
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Experimental studies on stable isotopes and trace elements in live foraminifera and corals in order to develop new paleoceanographic proxies
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Carbon isotopic fractionation and carbon limitation in algae during photosynthesis
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Nutrient fluxes between coral reefs and the open ocean
Research provided
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Measurements of biomineralization rates of marine organisms under controlled conditions
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Video microscopy and confocal microscopy or the cellular and tissue processes involved in biomineralization of corals and foraminifera
Advantages
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A highly skilled, renown researcher utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and technologies
Available equipment
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Video fluorescence microscopy and spectral microscopy system
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Confocal microscopy
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Microelectrodes for Oxygen pH and Ca2+
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Mass spectrometry for C and O isotopes
Staff
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Jonathan Erez, PhD
Contact
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Jonathan Erez, PhD erez@vms.huji.ac.il
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Link to homepage http://earth.huji.ac.il/facilities-in.asp?id=26
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