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Join Our Lab

We are looking for students and researchers to join us for a brighter future! Dr. Juan Du’s group has openings for visiting Ph.D. students/Professors, Ph.D. students, postdocs, and Research Assistants (RAs). Students from top universities with a background in engineering, statistics, and computer science are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please send your information (e.g., CV, transcripts, research proposal/interest, and papers) to idadm@hkust-gz.edu.cn. Accepted students and postdocs will be provided with full, highly competitive financial support.

Note: We apologize that we cannot reply to all inquiry emails. Only potential applicants will receive a response.

Recruitment Information

Ph.D. Program

  • Preferred Backgrounds:
    • Undergraduate GPA ranking should be in the top 5% or top 3%.
    • Master students should have a good publication record in relevant fields.
  • Application Deadline: Applications are welcome throughout the year.
  • Scholarship: 720,000 RMB over four years, depending on qualifications and performance.
  • Application Method: Please submit your resume, transcripts, publications (if any), and a research proposal to idadm@hkust-gz.edu.cn with the email subject titled “PhD Application [Your Name]”. Additionally, candidates are advised to officially apply through the university’s application system.

MPhil Program

  • Language of Instruction: English.
  • Duration of Program: 2 years.
  • Tuition Fee: 40,000 RMB per year.
  • Scholarship: 10,000 RMB per month.
  • Application Method: Applicants who participate in the HKUST(GZ) Red Bird MPhil Program are not required to contact a supervisor in advance. They can apply through the school’s official website. For more details, please follow the “香港科技大学广州 红鸟智鸣” official WeChat account or visit RED BIRD MPHIL PROGRAM. If you have been admitted to the MPhil program and would like to join the research group, please send your resume to idadm@hkust-gz.edu.cn with the email subject titled “Admitted MPhil-[Your Name]-Research Topic”.

Research Assistant (RA)

  • Preferred Backgrounds:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields such as engineering, statistics, or computer science.
    • Strong research skills and a keen interest in the research topics of the lab.
  • Application Deadline: Applications are welcome throughout the year.
  • Application Method: Please submit your resume, transcripts, and a brief statement of research interest to idadm@hkust-gz.edu.cn with the email subject titled “RA Application [Your Name]”.

Postdoctoral Program

  • Admission Requirements:
    • You should have obtained (within the past 3 years) or be on track to obtain a doctoral degree in Management Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering Sciences, Computer Sciences, Automation Sciences, Machine Sciences, or related fields from universities or research institutions.
    • You should demonstrate a strong research foundation and independent exploration ability, with doctoral research closely related to the research field of the research group.
    • Preference will be given to those who have publications in high-level journals such as UTD, IISE transactions, IEEE transactions, ASME transactions or have strong project experience during their doctoral studies.
  • Application Method: Please submit your resume, transcripts of all degrees, representative papers or projects, and a research proposal (in English) to idadm@hkust-gz.edu.cn with the email subject titled “PostDoc Application SMMG + [Your Name]”.
  • Other Information:
    • The postdoctoral appointment is for a duration of 2 years.
    • The position offers a competitive annual salary, and eligible candidates have the opportunity to apply for a living allowance of 520,000 RMB and a research fund of 300,000 RMB provided by the Nansha government.
    • Postdoctoral fellows will receive support to apply for research project funding at all levels during their appointment. Additionally, they will be assisted in applying for various talent titles and benefits at the municipal/district level. Those who choose to stay in Guangdong for work after leaving the institute can apply for a resettlement fee of up to 700,000 RMB.
    • Postdoctoral personnel have the option to settle in Guangzhou, and their spouses and children can move with them and enjoy benefits such as childcare and education according to relevant regulations in Guangzhou.
    • Accommodation: On-campus dormitories are available for postdoctoral fellows.
    • Quota: The 24/25 academic year plan aims to recruit 3-5 postdoctoral fellows.

In your research proposal, please briefly introduce the following:

  1. Research background and its connection to the research theme of the research group.
  2. Ideas for future research.

All applications will be carefully evaluated within two weeks. However, due to the large number of applicants, we may not be able to reply to each one. If your resume passes the screening, you will be notified of interview arrangements by email. If you do not receive any response within one month of submitting your application, it means that your application did not proceed to the next round of review.