A fully funded PhD position is available in transport modelling and urban analytics at the City University of Hong Kong, supervised by Dr. Songhua Hu, who will join the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Fall 2025. The research focuses on urban mobility sensing, big data analytics, and computational methods to advance smart, sustainable, and resilient mobility systems.

Applicants with backgrounds in data science, computer science, operations research, transportation, or geography are encouraged to apply, and experience with large language models (LLMs) is considered a plus. The position offers a monthly stipend of approximately HKD 19,000, with outstanding candidates eligible for the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which provides about HKD 28,000 per month.

To apply, candidates should send their CV, transcript, and an optional research statement to [email protected], using the subject line 'PhD/RA Application'. The application window is open for Spring/Fall 2026 entry, with a deadline of December 28, 2026. For more information about the fellowship scheme and Dr. Hu's research, applicants can visit the provided links.

The City University of Hong Kong is a globally ranked institution, and the research group offers a dynamic environment for interdisciplinary work in transport, urban analytics, and computational mobility.