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PhD and Postdoc Positions in Urban Climate, Heat Islands, and Climate Modeling Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong

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PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

PhD funding is listed at HK$19,220/month, with up to about HK$28,000/month possible via HKPFS/PPPFS fellowships. Postdoc funding is listed at HK$30,000–40,000/month, and RGC JRFS nomination may be possible.

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Dec 1, 2026

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Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
Geography
Civil Engineering
Atmospheric Science
Earth Science
Salud Pública
Energy Economics
Urban Climate
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About this position

Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Zhang Group is advertising PhD and postdoc openings in Hong Kong focused on urban heat islands, urban climate prediction, and the impacts of extreme heat on cities.

The research combines Earth system and climate modeling (including CESM and WRF) with machine learning to study how vegetation cooling and advanced heat-mitigating materials can reshape urban environments. A major theme is quantifying the real health, energy, and economic costs of extreme urban heat.

PhD areas of interest include atmospheric/climate science, civil/environmental engineering, geography, GIS, computer science, and data science. The post also notes funding support of HK$19,220/month, with potential to rise to about HK$28,000/month through HKPFS/PPPFS fellowships.

Postdoc applicants can expect a salary of HK$30,000–40,000/month, with possible RGC JRFS nomination. The group is described as brand-new, offering a ground-floor opportunity to help build the lab from its first cohort.

The post states that PhD starts are available in Jan/May/Sept 2027, while the postdoc starts Jan 2027+. The HKPFS deadline is 2026-12-01.

Interested candidates should apply through the linked form and indicate whether they are applying for the PhD or postdoc position. Strong fit will likely come from backgrounds in climate modeling, urban climate, geospatial analysis, or machine learning for environmental prediction.

Funding details

PhD funding is listed at HK$19,220/month, with up to about HK$28,000/month possible via HKPFS/PPPFS fellowships. Postdoc funding is listed at HK$30,000–40,000/month, and RGC JRFS nomination may be possible.

What's required

PhD applicants should have interests or backgrounds in atmospheric/climate science, civil/environmental engineering, geography, GIS, computer science, or data science. The post does not specify degree class, GPA, language scores, or prior publication requirements. Postdoc requirements are not detailed beyond fit with urban climate, modeling, and machine learning research.

How to apply

Use the application form linked in the post to express interest in the Zhang Group positions. PhD applicants should note the HKPFS deadline of 2026-12-01. Mention whether you are applying for the PhD or postdoc track and your relevant background in climate modeling, urban climate, or machine learning.

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