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Junshi Xu

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PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities in Transportation, Environment, Cities, People, and AI at The University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong

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PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

PhD scholarships are available through HKU PGS, HKPFS, and the Presidential PhD Scholarship. One postdoctoral researcher position is also open; no salary or funding amount is stated.

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

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Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

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Computer Science
Environmental Science
Geography
Artificial Intelligence
Transport
Air Quality Management
Population Health
Salud Pública
Environment
Statistics
Human Mobility

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About this position

PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities are available with the PEACE Research Group at The University of Hong Kong, led by Junshi Xu (Assistant Professor in Transportation and Air Quality).

The group works at the intersection of transportation, environmental science, geography, urban studies, AI, and spatiotemporal data science. Research interests include transport, cities and people, environmental monitoring, human mobility, environmental exposure, and population health. Applicants with strong quantitative and interdisciplinary backgrounds are especially encouraged.

PhD opening: The group is recruiting PhD students for September 2027 admission. Competitive applicants should have a bachelor’s degree from a globally well-ranked university (preferably QS Top 100 or equivalent), strong academic performance (for example GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0 or First-Class Honours), and a strong master’s record. High-quality publications or other research outputs will strengthen the application. Funding may be available through HKU PGS, HKPFS, and the Presidential PhD Scholarship.

Postdoctoral opening: One postdoctoral researcher position is also available with a flexible start date. Suitable backgrounds include transportation, environment, computer/data science, public health, spatiotemporal data science, and related fields, with strong quantitative and interdisciplinary research experience.

Deadline: Main Round deadline is 1 December 2026.

How to apply: Email [email protected] for details and application instructions. Include your CV and indicate whether you are interested in the PhD or postdoctoral opportunity.

Funding details

PhD scholarships are available through HKU PGS, HKPFS, and the Presidential PhD Scholarship. One postdoctoral researcher position is also open; no salary or funding amount is stated.

What's required

For PhD applicants: Bachelor’s degree from a globally well-ranked university, preferably QS Top 100 or equivalent; strong academic performance such as GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0 or First-Class Honours; strong Master’s record; candidates with high-quality publications or other research outputs are particularly competitive. For the postdoctoral role: candidates from transportation, environment, computer/data science, public health, spatiotemporal data science, and related fields are welcome, especially those with strong quantitative and interdisciplinary research experience.

How to apply

Email Junshi Xu at [email protected] for details and application instructions. Mention whether you are applying for the PhD intake or the postdoctoral position and include your CV and relevant academic materials.

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Air Quality Management

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