Yi-Jyun received his undergraduate degree from National Sun Yat-Sen University. His PhD at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology focused on animal genome evolution. Following postdoctoral training in single-cell and evolutionary genomics at Harvard University and the University of Oxford, he joined the Biodiversity Research Center in 2022. He is passionate about studying the evolution and development of body plans, cell types, and genomes. He motivates people and organizes resources to support intellectual freedom and foster independence.
At the Biodiversity Research Center, our lab promotes diversity in science by fostering curiosity-driven research in evolutionary biology. We are particularly interested in the evolution, developmental biology, and genomics of symbiosis in marine invertebrates. Using next-generation sequencing, single-cell genomics, and imaging, we use several marine species as our model systems to study the biodiversity and evolutionary origins of symbiosis.
Research Directions
- Evolutionary genomics
- Evolutionary developmental biology
- Genomic basis of symbiosis
- Regeneration and symbiosis of stony corals at single-cell level
- Evolution of cell types and symbiosis establishment in symbiotic acoels at single-cell level
- Genome evolution and genetic regulation of brachiopods and bryozoans
- Royal Society Newton International Fellowship (2020)
- Human Frontier Science Program Long-Term Fellowship (2017)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC1) (2015)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Oxford, UK (2022)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University, USA (2020)
- PhD, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Japan (2017)
- MS, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan (2008)
- BS, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan (2005)
2 Vacancies
Job Description
- Collect and culture marine invertebrates and microalgae.
- Perform molecular biology and biochemistry.
- Analyze bioinformatics data.
Preferred Intern Education Level
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences, mathematics, or related field.
- PhD student in life sciences, mathematics, or related field.
Skill sets or Qualities
- Experience with molecular biology or bioinformatics.
- Good communication skills and a team player.