Openings

We are offering multiple research positions in DM/AI and its applications in spatio-temporal domains. Positions include PhD, Mphil, Postdoc, RA, and Visiting Scholars.

All admitted postgraduate students receive full scholarships (¥15K/month for PhD, ¥10K/month for MPhil). RAs receive competitive salaries and project bonuses. Students applying for Fall 2024 can contact us or apply for an RA position first. [chinese version]

Contact Info

To apply, email your CV (education, publications, internships, etc.), transcripts, and representative papers/projects to yuxliang@outlook.com. Use the subject format “Year-Position-Your Name-Your Affiliation” (e.g., “23Fall-PhD-Jay Chou-THU”).

We will evaluate all applications promptly. Due to high email volume, we may not respond to every inquiry. If you pass the resume screening, you will receive an email for an interview. If you do not receive any reply within one month, you will not enter the next round. If you remain strongly interested, you may email us again after one month. Thank you for your patience.

PhD student requirements are listed below. For MPhil students, please contact me and sign up for the Redbird Mphil class, choosing a academic supervisor after 6 months. For Postdoc/RA/Intern applications, we will schedule online meetings individually.

  • We prioritize individuals with CS and DS backgrounds but also welcome excellent students in GIS and transportation.
  • Applicants should have a strong interest in AI and DS research, independent thinking, and a desire to produce influential results.
  • Strong math and programming skills, Linux experience, and a willingness to learn are essential.
  • A spirit of scientific research, openness, and collaboration is crucial.
  • Good English writing skills are required, meeting the English admissions requirements of HKUST.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements. Priority will be given to those who meet multiple requirements:

  • Have relevant research or project experience in DM and AI, with publications in top conferences or journals as the primary author (at least one first-author CCF-A paper required).
  • Have internship experience in industry or a research institution, with a deep and systematic understanding of AI/DM applications and outstanding achievements during the internship.
  • Have achieved top levels in competitions such as ACM ICPC, MCM/ICM, KDD Cup, or Kaggle.
  • Have extensive experience as a full-stack engineer.