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Postdoctoral Fellow in Transport, Urban Environment and Spatial Data Science The University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience is offered, together with annual leave and medical benefits.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

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Computer Science
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
Geography
Artificial Intelligence
Urban Planning
Transport
Spatial Analysis
Population Health
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Urban Ecology
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About this position

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in Transport, Urban Environment and Spatial Data Science in the PEACE Research Group within the Department of Geography.

The group conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of transport, environmental systems, urban systems and human populations. Research interests include transport and urban environments, AI-enabled and data-driven urban research, human mobility, environmental exposure and population health.

Potential methods include applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, emerging computational methods, environmental monitoring and smart sensing, remote sensing, GIS, spatial analytics, and spatiotemporal big-data analytics and modelling. Applicants are not expected to cover every area and are encouraged to contribute complementary disciplinary perspectives.

Applicants should hold or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Transportation, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Data Science, Public Health or a related field. Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities, relevant urban or spatiotemporal research experience, excellent English communication and academic writing skills, and publications in international peer-reviewed journals are expected. Experience with large-scale research, advanced AI or computational methods, or leading-journal publications is advantageous.

The position offers a highly competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, along with annual leave and medical benefits. Applications are reviewed as soon as possible and continue until 30 November 2026, or until the position is filled.

Apply online with a CV, representative publications, a research statement or proposed research plan, and at least two academic reference letters. Enquiries may be directed to Dr. Junshi Xu at [email protected].

Funding details

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience is offered, together with annual leave and medical benefits.

What's required

Applicants should possess an awarded or nearly completed Ph.D. in Transportation, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Data Science, Public Health, or a closely related discipline. Candidates should have strong quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills, relevant research experience in urban environments, spatiotemporal data analysis, artificial intelligence or related fields, excellent academic writing and English communication skills, and a demonstrated publication record in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals. Self-motivation, independence, teamwork and project management skills are required. Preference will be given to applicants with large-scale or cross-regional research experience, advanced AI or computational methods, or an outstanding publication record in leading international journals.

How to apply

Apply online through the HKU application portal and upload an up-to-date CV, representative research publications, a research statement or proposed research plan, and at least two academic reference letters.

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