We are hiring!

Graduate students: we currently have openings for 2-3 curious and motivated graduate students for Spring 2024 and Fall 2024.

Postdocs/research assistants: we currently have 1-2 openings for applicants with either a strong mechanics (e.g., finite element analysis) or molecular biology (e.g., recombinant DNA transduction in mammalian cells) background.

Undergraduate students: motivated undergraduate students are always welcome to join the lab.

Please read the instructions below on how to join our lab.

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our lab. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core values of the lab.

Thank you for your interest in our lab. 

Prospective Applicants.

Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Assistant:

Interested applicants should email Dr. Zhang with the following:

• A cover letter stating your research experiences/skills, interests, and career goals.

• Your latest CV with a list of publications.

• Names and contacts of three references.

Graduate Students:

Prospective graduate students interested in joining the lab must first be admitted to the graduate program at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Please consult the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program and the Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program website for admission information.

Please make sure to list Dr. Zhang as your advisor of interest in your application and clearly describe your research experiences, skills, and career goals.

Prospective graduate students are also encouraged to contact Dr. Zhang directly following the guidelines for Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Assistant. Including a copy of your transcripts and GRE scores  (if available) will also help evaluate your eligibility for additional doctoral fellowships.

Undergraduate Students:

Undergraduates interested in working in the lab should email Dr. Zhang the following:

•  A brief statement of interest.

• A latest resume.

• A latest transcript.

Contact Dr. Zhang via email at  jianz[at]uark[dot]edu.