Welcome to the Zhang Lab of Population Genetics. We are a research lab in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. We synthesize empirical, computational, and experimental approaches and work on four lines of research interconnected by a fundamental question of "how admixture and natural selection processes shaped human genetic diversity", including:
We are actively recruiting at all levels! If you are looking for postdoc positions, PhD programs, or undergraduate internship, and if you are interested in population genetics, bioinformatics, machine learning and simulation-based inference, please get in touch!
- Inferring a comprehensive genomic atlas of archaic introgression in modern humans;
- Modeling dynamic admixture and natural selection processes using model organisms and nonhuman primates;
- Inferring non-additive selective effects on the human genome for accurate estimation of complex trait phenotypes;
- Studying the demographic history and fitness impact of extensive and recent admixture in modern human populations.
We are actively recruiting at all levels! If you are looking for postdoc positions, PhD programs, or undergraduate internship, and if you are interested in population genetics, bioinformatics, machine learning and simulation-based inference, please get in touch!
- For postdoc candidates, please send your CV and a brief summary of your academic background, research interest, and career goals. We offer remote/hybrid work option, flexible start date, and a competitive compensation package!
- For prospective PhD students, please apply to the University of Michigan Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS). Prospective students interested in joining our lab are encouraged to contact Dr. Xinjun Zhang directly and discuss questions related to the program and statements of interest before submitting the application.
- For undergraduate students at the University of Michigan, we offer research opportunities as academic credit or paid internship. Please contact Dr. Xinjun Zhang and arrange a brief meeting discussing your background and interest.
