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:

· PhD students for 2027 Fall
· Visiting scholars

PhD Students (2027 Fall)

Requirements
· A Master’s degree in remote sensing, GIS, geography, environmental science, or relevant fields;
· IELTS>=6.5 or TOEFL>=79
· An outstanding academic record with first-author peer-reviewed publication(s) in reputable journals;
· Proficiency in geospatial and data analysis, and computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, C++, etc.);
· Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment;
· Preferred skills: remote sensing image processing, Machine learning/Deep learning, climate modeling, weather forecasting, land-use change modeling, IAMs, etc.

Available Funding Schemes
· HK-PhD/VC Fellowship Scheme (Link)
· CUHK Computational Social Science PhD Fellowship Scheme (Link)
· CUHK General admission and other information (Link1 and Link2)
· Enquiry is welcome and highly encouraged!

What We Offer
· All kinds of trainings and instructions to make you become an outstanding independent researcher
· Funding for attending international conference and purchasing PC/Laptop
· Opportunities for short-term exchange to top-university abroad

To Apply
Email qmzheng@cuhk.edu.hk with the following documents: (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) 2-page (max.) research plan; (4) transcripts and IELTS/TOEFL certificate.

Visiting Scholars

Please email me via qmzheng@cuhk.edu.hk for further discussion!