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I have openings for Postdocs, Ph.D. students, and Research Assistants (RAs) to join my new research group at Hong Kong Baptist University.

I will join HKBU in January 2027. Start dates can be discussed case by case.

How to apply

Group members

Research Assistants

  • Jiayi Li

    Jiayi Li

    Senior Research Assistant

    Master
    NUS
    Undergrad
    Univ. of Nottingham

    AI + Psychology

Why Join

Founding Member
Join a new research group from day one.
Hands-on Mentorship
Hands-on guidance and close collaboration throughout your research.
Top-Tier Research
Target publications at top-tier venues through rigorous, practical research.
Competitive Funding
Funded PhD · HK$19K+/month. HKPFS application support for strong applicants.

Regular PhD studentship: HK$19,310/month at the published 2026/27 rate; tuition fees apply. See HKBU studentship and fee details for current terms.

Strong applicants will be supported in applying for HKPFS. Successful awardees in HKBU Computer Science receive a combined RGC, HKBU, and departmental stipend of HK$50,000/month, plus tuition waiver. Continued support and tuition waivers are subject to satisfactory performance and university terms. See the HKBU Computer Science fellowship package.

My guiding principles

  • A professor's success is measured primarily by their students' success, beyond publications and grants.
  • Students work with their supervisors, not for them, as partners in research.

What I look for

Basic requirements

  • Location: Work onsite at HKBU.

  • English: Professional work efficiency (HKBU admission requirements).

  • Skills: Strong foundations in programming, machine learning, systems, algorithms, or mathematics; interdisciplinary experience is a plus.

Responsible
Honesty and reliability in honoring commitments.
Proactive
Initiative in seeking advisors' input and sharing updates.
Persistent
Resilience through setbacks and openness to advice.
Curious
An eagerness to explore the unknown and understand why.

How to apply

zhaomin@hkbu.edu.hk

Please email me your CV, academic transcript, and a one-page personal statement.

Subject format: HKBU [Position] Application - [Name]. Use PhD, RA, or Postdoc for the position.

Example: HKBU PhD Application - Alex Chen

Please address the following in your application:

  1. Briefly describe your research background (if any) and your favorite work (a paper, thesis, or project).
  2. Why are you applying for this position, and why would you like to work with me?
  3. Which of my research directions or papers connects most closely with your interests?
  4. What are your future research and career plans, and how would this opportunity help you achieve them?
  5. Include your research area, intended start date, and expected duration in the email.

Mentoring at NUS

I have mentored undergraduate, master's, and visiting Ph.D. students at the National University of Singapore.

  • 2025–2026

    Jiayi Li

    Master's student NUS

  • 2025–2026

    Ziyang Qiu

    Master's student NUS

  • 2025–2026

    Lifan Hu

    Undergraduate student NUS

  • 2025–2026

    Qian Yu

    Undergraduate student NUS

  • 2024–2025

    Ziyang Wang

    Master's student NUS

  • 2024–2025

    Haodong Zhao

    Visiting Ph.D. student Shanghai Jiao Tong University

  • 2024–2025

    Zhen Qin

    Visiting Ph.D. student Zhejiang University

    Outcome: Assistant Professor, ZJU

  • 2024

    Jizhou Guo

    Undergraduate student Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Outcome: Researcher at Rednote

  • 2023–2024

    Junyi Hou

    Master's student NUS

    Outcome: Ph.D. student, NUS

  • 2022

    Junhui Zhu

    Master's student NUS