About Plant Genomics Lab
Recent advance in genomics is generating tremendous amounts of data. As a result, the field of bioinformatics confronts an unprecedented need to move towards greater interdisciplinary to better interpret and understand these data. The goal of our research is to understand the molecular underpinnings of various plant adaptations to semi-arid and arid environments through genomics-enabled bioinformatics approaches. Our research focuses broadly on comparative genomics and gene expression from the perspectives of genomics, systems biology, and bioinformatics. We propose to undertake integrative approaches that span multiple levels of biological organization from the genome to the metabolome.
The Yim’s lab is worked on plant genomics, studying how genomes are organized and how genome structure affects gene expression, phenotypes, and genomic plasticity. We use of bioinformatics to address questions in plant diversity, with an emphasis on enabling crop improvement efforts though through diversification mechanisms associated with large scale genome duplications, while at the same time maintaining core functions. The major objectives of our lab include developing strategies for increased plant tolerance to harsh environments and increased biomass productivity through understanding the basis of polyploidy and genome conformation in plants.
Our on-going research projects include de novo assembly and analysis of multiple genomes and transcriptomes. We participate in a variety of open-source software development projects and in other efforts to facilitate data sharing and improving adherence to standards among groups involved in information resource management in plant biology.
Lastly, our lab seeks to illuminate the processes regulating development, metabolomics, protein structure, evolution analysis, and photosynthesis and will enable future attempts to characterize gene function in plants, insects, and vertebrates.
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Location
Howard Medical Science BD 216 (HMS216) 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno NV, 89557
Openings
Rotation Graduate Students We are accepting rotation students for potential Ph.D. position. A solid background in plant biology or computer science is preferred. Computer science background students who want to do dry lab will be required to prove her/himself for operating and/or programming skill. The research project is on Brassica genome assembly, and evolution analysis. Potential candidates are encouraged to send a copy of their resume and unofficial transcripts to Won Yim (wyim@unr.edu) for funding opportunities.
Ph. D. Candidate We are looking for potential Ph. D. students for enrollment in Spring and Fall 2020. A solid background in plant biology is required. The research project is on Brassica transformations, functionalization, and genome assembly. Potential candidates are encouraged to send a copy of their resume and unofficial transcripts to Won Yim (wyim@unr.edu) for funding opportunities.
Master’s Candidate We are interested in motivated thesis-oriented master’s students. A solid background in plant biology and/or computer science is preferred. The research project is on Brassica genome evolution and diversity. Potential candidates are encouraged to send a copy of their resume and transcripts to Won Yim (wyim@unr.edu).