Open positions

We are looking for YOU

We are looking for highly-motivated Ph.D. and postdoc to join us. Your work will be related to the field of Computational Materials Science, and you will have the chance to collaborate with active experimental groups around the world.

1. Regular PhD

  • If the applicant only has a Bachelor’s degree, the Bachelor’s degree must be obtained from a recognised university that is at least Project 211 or Top 100 Worldwide.
  • If the applicant has both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, either the Bachelor’s degree or the Master’s degree must be obtained from a recognised university that is at least Project 211 or Top 100 Worldwide.
  • University’s Minimum English Proficiency Requirements:
    • 79 (in one single internet-based test);
    • or 59 (revised paper-delivered test; sum of Reading, Listening, and Writing section scores) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR an overall band score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
    • Equivalent Testing System qualifications may also be accepted.

    TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date and must be valid at the time of submission of the application.

If you have a high GPA and/or peer-reviewed international published papers (SCI), the chances that you pass the department screening will be increased.

Please have a look at the Admission book and the application of Research Degree Program.

Financial Support for Graduate Students: > HKD 19,100 per month, 12 months per year, to all successful candidates. The tuition fee (around 3,000 HKD/month) may be waived, and travel funds will be possible for students with great academic performance.

2. HKPFS Scheme

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship is a prestigious award established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the HKSAR Government. It aims to attract the best and brightest students in the world to pursue studies in research degree programmes at Hong Kong’s institutions. Students who have graduated or are graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with good academic records and experience are welcome to apply.

Each fellowship recipient will receive the following for THREE years:

  • A yearly stipend of HK$337,200 (approximately US$43,230); and
  • A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 (approximately US$1,790) per year.

In addition, CityUHK will award each successful Fellowship recipient a Scholarship, which covers students’ tuition and university student hall accommodation fees in their first year of research studies and provides a full stipend to support the fourth year of PhD study. Various types of financial support will be provided to eligible students to undertake research-related activities and to attend international academic conferences.

3. Postdoc

Detailed information about the Postdoc position can be found here.

We are always looking for new group members with passion, talent, and grit!

Apply

If you are interested in working with us as a PhD student or postdoc, please send me an email. Openings are available periodically based on various factors. State briefly why you are interested and attach a CV, including information about the grades you had as an undergraduate.

Important: Please insert “PhD Application” or “Postdoc Application” in the subject line.