The Global Research Assistant Professors Scheme (the Scheme) is a pioneering initiative at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) that is dedicated to cultivating and empowering promising early-career researchers. Its primary objectives are to foster a vibrant academic environment that encourages innovative research directions and interdisciplinary collaborations, while also establishing a robust global network. Through the Scheme, young scholars will be provided with valuable opportunities to advance their research endeavors by closely working with CityUHK faculty members and Distinguished Visiting Professors. By attracting outstanding early-career researchers from around the world, CityUHK aims to recognize and promote emerging research excellence, as well as forge dynamic partnerships that strengthen the University's position at the cutting edge of knowledge. As a catalyst for creative and impactful work, the Scheme aspires to benefit not only individual scholars but also the broader research community they join.
A Fixed-term 3-year Contract Offering Highly Competitive Remuneration and a Comprehensive Fringe Benefits Package
Eligible to Apply for External Grants as Principal Investigator
Collaborations with CityUHK Faculty Members and Distinguished Visiting Professors
Opportunity for Overseas Research Exchange
(up to 6 months)
Sponsorship to Support Overseas Conferences
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Prof. Mingzhan Wang is current a research assistant professor in the Department of MSE of CityUHK through the GRAP Scheme. He obtained his B.E. from the College of Chemistry of Jilin University and PhD from the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Peking University. Afterwards he continued his research in the School of Molecular Engineering of the University of Chicago first as a postdoctoral scholar and then as a staff scientist before joining CityUHK. His research interest and expertise focus on building a sustainable water-energy-materials nexus, covering the controlled synthesis of 2D materials, energy conversion and storage, angstrom-scale nanofluidics, ion transport, desalination, membrane science and separation. He has authored >30 peer-reviewed publications in Science, Science Advances, Nature Communications, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences U.S.A., Advanced Materials, Matter, Nano Letters, ACS Nano, Journal of the American Chemical Society etc, with a total citation of >2600.
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Prof. Xinke Li currently serves as a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Data Science at CityUHK through the GRAP scheme. He obtained his B.Sc. from the College of Electronic Science and Engineering at Jilin University, followed by an M.Sc. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore, and a Ph.D. in Industrial System Engineering. His research spans 3D computer vision, deep geometry learning, and trustworthy AI, with over 10 research publications featured in prestigious AI conferences and journals, including ICCV, CVPR, ECCV, AAAI, and NeurIPS. Several of his works have been nominated for oral presentations. Prof. Li has been involved in several research projects, such as the AI Singapore, and is currently engaged in a long-term biomedicine AI project focusing on metabolomic mass spectrometry analysis.
Exceptional young researcher who has recently obtained a PhD degree from a renowned international university or research institution, showcasing an exceptional capability in a research field that aligns with CityU's overarching research themes and strategic research goal, a remarkable track record in acquiring grants, publishing in prestigious journals or obtaining significant international patents.
CityU comprises of nine academic Colleges/Schools, including Business, Creative Media, Data Science, Energy and Environment, Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Science, and Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences. Our curricula are designed to promote knowledge creation, original discoveries and innovative thinking by integrating teaching and research at all levels.
CityU established 23 Research Institutes/Centres and 10 Applied Strategic Development Centres covering different areas of strategic importance.
With the approval from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, CityU established 2 State Key Laboratories and 1 Chinese National Engineering Research Center.
The Global Research Assistant Professors Scheme is managed by the Office of the Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy).
Enquiries: vpti@cityu.edu.hk
