I am always looking for enthusiastic, scientifically curious, and self-motivated critical thinkers to join my group at CUHK. The expected research focus include but not limited to Nighttime Light Remote Sensing, Climate Change Mitigation, Global Environmental Changes, Urban Sustainability, and any other related topics. If you are keen to work with me as a full-time research assistant, MPhil student, PhD student or postdoc, please feel free to contact me (even with no opening listed below, there are always funding/fellowship opportunties available from CUHK and other external sources).

Current opening:

· 1 Fully-funded PhD students (26 Fall)
· 1 funded visiting PhD (6-month 26-27)
· Visiting scholars

Information

One fully-funded PhD Students (2026 Fall)
Descriptions
Applications are invited for one full-time PhD student to join Prof. Qiming Zheng’s team in the Department of Geography and Resource Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, starting from 2026 Fall.

Successful candidate is expected to perform the following duties:

1. Developing high-quality and original research in one of the following topics: Night-time Light Remote Sensing, Climate Change Mitigation, Global Environmental Changes, Urban Sustainability, or any relevant topic;
2. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. A Master’s degree in remote sensing, GIS, geography, environmental science, or relevant fields;
2. An outstanding academic record with first-author peer-reviewed publication(s) in reputable journals;
3. Proficiency in geospatial and data analysis, and computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, C++, etc.);
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment;
5. Preferred skills: remote sensing image processing, Machine learning/Deep learning, climate modeling, weather forecasting, land-use change modeling, IAMs, etc.

What We Offer

1. Up to four years of PhD scholarship (approximately. 19,000 HKD per month);
2. A supportive, encouraging, equal, and collaborative working environment;
3. Financial support for purchasing a working laptop/PC and attending international conferences;

To Apply We Offer

1. Applicants should email Prof. Qiming Zheng (qmzheng@cuhk.edu.hk) with “PhD Application” in the subject line and the following documents: (1) Cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Certificate of English Proficiency (IELTS≥6.5 or equivalent); (4) Research plan (2-pg max.)；
2. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until Mar 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Zheng.

One Visiting PhD Student (funded by CUHK OAL)
Descriptions
Applications are invited for a six-month visiting PhD student to join Prof. Qiming Zheng’s team in the Department of Geography and Resource Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong during August 2026- July 2027. This visiting PhD student position will be funded by the PhD International Mobility for Partnerships and Collaborations Award of the Office of Academic Links (OAL), CUHK (See: https://www.oalglobal.cuhk.edu.hk/phd-impac-award/).

Successful candidate is expected to lead and collaborate on high-quality and original research in one of the following topics: Night-time Light Remote Sensing, Climate Change Mitigation, Global Environmental Changes, Urban Sustainability, and any relevant topic.

Qualifications

1. Full-time PhD student from a Top 100 major global university (required by OAL);
2. Be in the 2nd year of study or above when they undertake the visit (required by OAL);
3. Proficiency in geospatial and data analysis, and computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, C++, etc.);
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

To Apply We Offer

1. Free on-campus accommodation (provided by OAL)
2. Additional financial support, subject to academic performance (provided by Prof. Zheng)
3. A supportive, encouraging, equal, and collaborative working environment.

To Apply We Offer
Applicants should email Prof. Qiming Zheng (qmzheng@cuhk.edu.hk) with “Visiting PhD Application” in the subject line and the following documents: (1) Cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Research plan (2-pg max.).

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until Mar 1, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Zheng.

Visiting Scholars
Please email me for further discussion!