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Szi-chieh Yu

Szi-chieh Yu

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Data and AI Enthusiast

  • Education

    • University of Illinois at Chicago

      2007 - 2013
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Neuroscience/ Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

      • Won Outstanding Research Achievement Award • Awarded prestigious DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Audtausch Dienst) grant of 4000€ for research internship at University of Göttingen, Germany.• Managed and completed four projects with impactful outcomes: four publications, two honored oral presentations and seven collaborative research presented at conferences.• Collaborated with labs in the United States and Germany, producing impactful scientific outcomes.• Investigated… Show more • Won Outstanding Research Achievement Award • Awarded prestigious DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Audtausch Dienst) grant of 4000€ for research internship at University of Göttingen, Germany.• Managed and completed four projects with impactful outcomes: four publications, two honored oral presentations and seven collaborative research presented at conferences.• Collaborated with labs in the United States and Germany, producing impactful scientific outcomes.• Investigated mechanisms of synaptic proteins regulating neurotransmission by using electron microscopy and various molecular, biochemical lab techniques.• Trained one professor, one PhD, and multiple undergraduate students in diverse laboratory skills. Show less

    • National Chung Hsing University

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor in Life Sciences Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics

    • Harvard Business School Online

      2022 - 2022
      Other; CORe Credential of Readiness

      CORe (Credential of Readiness) is a 150-hour certificate program on the fundamentals of business from Harvard Business School. CORe is comprised of three courses—Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting—developed by leading Harvard Business School faculty and delivered in an active learning environment based on the HBS signature case-based learning model.

    • University of Illinois Chicago

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Neuroscience

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2005 - 2006
      Master of Biotechnology Biotechnology

  • Experience

    • Academia Sinica, Taiwan

      Jun 2004 - Jun 2005
      Research Assistant

      • Investigated structural and functional interaction between heparin and hepatoma-derived growth factor, implicated in gastric cancer and in the development of vascular tissue, kidney and liver.• Proficient in biochemistry techniques (e.g. protein expression, purification, FPLC and etc).

    • University of Pennsylvania

      Nov 2005 - Jul 2007
      Lab Manager & Research Assistant

      • Performed numerous molecular lab skills in organisms e.g. Escherichia coli. and yeast-S. cerevisiae.• Managed and maintained all laboratory equipment, supplies and biological samples.

    • University of Illinois System

      Feb 2013 - May 2013
      Commercialization and Strategy Consultant @EnterpriseWorks Chicago

      • Developed an executive commercialization plan for a technology inventor as part of a four-person team.• Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive landscape analysis to determine the technology’s value proposition.

    • GOOD TV USA

      May 2013 - Aug 2015
      English Transcriber

    • Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences

      Jun 2013 - Feb 2019
      Postdoctoral Researcher

      • Awarded a €10,000 research grant, reflecting strong capabilities in resource management and strategic project planning.• Led four successful projects, resulting in four publications and multiple presentations, showcasingability to manage complex scientific projects and collaborate with diverse teams.• Designed and integrated multiple optogenetic tools along with electron microscopy to study synaptic vesicle recycling and neuronal circuits in C. elegans. Analyze and extract data from images to generate meaningful results.• Supported current lab to establish electron microscopy pipeline from scratch.• Supervised one PhD and one Master’s student in experimental design, technical practice and data analysis, achieving successful completion of their research projects.• Speaker in Night of Science event at Goethe University, Germany – a whole campus public relation activity, June 27, 2014 Show less

    • Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences

      Mar 2014 - Dec 2017
      Postdoc Representative

      • Contributed to the development of the institution’s seven-year strategic plan, providing valuable insights in governance, internationalization, third mission, etc.• Facilitated effective communication, strategic planning and served as a key liaison between intuitional authorities and researchers, relevant to cross-functional collaboration in a high-tech environment.

    • Princeton University

      Feb 2019 - Sept 2024
      Data Annotation Project Manager | Senior Research Specialist II

    • Princeton University Graduate Consulting Club

      Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
      Strategy Consultant

      • Conducted comprehensive market research as part of a four-person team to identify target market, analyze industry trends, and assess competition to inform business strategy.

    • OpenAI

      Oct 2024 - now
      Member of Program Staff, Human Data

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Management Development Certificate Program (MDCP)

      Princeton University
      Jun 2022