Hong Kong Baptist University
1 week ago
Funded PhD in Palm Oil Supply Chains, Sustainability, and Tropical Forest Conservation Hong Kong Baptist University in Hong Kong
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The PhD studentship is expected to be supported jointly by project funding and university support, subject to meeting HKBU’s admission and funding requirements. Eligible candidates may also be considered for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS).
Country
Hong Kong
University
Hong Kong Baptist University

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Funded PhD opportunity at Hong Kong Baptist University in the Department of Geography.
The project focuses on palm oil supply chains, sustainability, and tropical forest conservation. The research is described as primarily quantitative and data-driven, using supply-chain, spatial, environmental, and other datasets. Fieldwork may also be part of the project.
Suitable applicants may come from geography, sustainability science, ecology, conservation, or other interdisciplinary environmental research backgrounds. Strong skills in R, GIS, statistics, and spatial analysis are especially valued.
The studentship is expected to be supported by a combination of project funding and university support, subject to HKBU admission and funding requirements. Eligible candidates may also be considered for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS).
Applicants should send a CV including Bachelor’s and Master’s GPA/degree classification, class rank if available, publication list, and relevant analytical skills, plus a brief statement of research experience, interest in the project, and quantitative/data-analysis experience.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close once a suitable candidate is identified. Contact: [email protected].
Funding details
The PhD studentship is expected to be supported jointly by project funding and university support, subject to meeting HKBU’s admission and funding requirements. Eligible candidates may also be considered for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS).
What's required
Applicants should have a strong academic record and backgrounds or strong interests in geography, sustainability science, ecology, conservation, or interdisciplinary environmental research. Experience with R, GIS, statistics, spatial analysis, or related quantitative methods is particularly valuable. Independent research experience and first-authored publications are an advantage. Applicants should provide Bachelor’s and Master’s GPA/degree classification, class rank if available, publication list, relevant analytical skills, and a brief statement of research experience and fit.
How to apply
Send a CV and a brief one-page statement describing your research experience, interest in the project, and quantitative/data-analysis experience. Email the materials to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.
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