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 hybrid work option, flexible start date, and a competitive compensation package!
- For prospective students interested in the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) - we are recruiting via the Genetics and Genomics Program and the Bioinformatics Program. Prospective students interested in joining our lab are encouraged to contact Dr. Zhang directly before submitting the application.
- For prospective students interested in degree from Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) - Dr. Zhang can serve as a co-advisor in the EEB PhD program. Please contact Dr. Zhang and other EEB faculty that you prefer as primary advisor 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. Zhang and arrange a brief meeting discussing your background and interest.
