Prof. Jiachuan Yang is currently recruiting highly motivated Mphil/PhD students (2020 Spring/Fall) to join his group at the Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology (HKUST). HKUST is ranked #32 in the QS Global ranking and the School of Engineering is named #18 among world’s top universities. Dr. Yang is an assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, his research interests include 
hydrometeorological modeling, land-atmosphere interaction, environmental fluid mechanics and energy-water-climate nexus, with special focus
on the urban environment. He has published more than 25 publications in the past 5 years and received several research-related awards.
Website: http://www.ce.ust.hk/Web/Faculty ... mp;amp;Type=Faculty

Postgraduate studentship: ~16,500 HKD per month 
http://www.ce.ust.hk/programs/pg.html 
For students with HK PhD Fellowship Scheme: ~25,000 HKD per month 
https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-st ... d-fellowship-scheme

A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science or related disciplines. Good background with 
research experience in Fluid Mechanics or Climate Modeling is highly preferred. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently are 
required. Undergraduate GPA no less than 3.2 and basic skills in scientific writing. IELTS overall score > 6.5 or TOEFL-pBT > 550.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your latest CV, providing details of your relevant experience, to Professor Yang for consideration (cejcyang@ust.hk). Only shortlisted people will be informed. 

A postdoctoral researcher position in Urban Climate Modeling is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The prospective researcher will mainly focus on the influence of building infrastructure/human 
activities on the dynamics of coupled heat and moisture transport in the urban atmospheric boundary layer (ABL). The postdoctoral research 
associate will also address other open questions related to extreme weather and urban planning. The work will rely on a combination of large 
eddy simulations and WRF modeling; experience with one or both is thus advantageous. Questions about the scope of the work can be addressed to cejcyang@ust.hk. Postdoc candidates should possess a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, geography or engineering. Excellent written English and oral communication skills are required. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, the anticipated start date is February, 2020. Applicants should apply by sending (1) curriculum vitae, (2) two most representative publications, (3) a brief research proposal of 3 pages to cejcyang@ust.hk. The application will not be considered if any one of these 3 documents is missing. Review of applications will begin 
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Appointment will be made initially on a contract with 18 months, renewable subject to 
mutual agreement. 
Salary is 26,500 HKD/month or higher which will be commensurate with qualifications and experiences. Fringe benefits including annual leave, 
medical benefits and Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) will be provided.

Outstanding mainland candidates can apply for the Hong Kong Scholars Program.
http://www.hkscholars.org/default.php