The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$344,400 (approximately US$44,150) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,400 (approximately US$1,840) per year for each awardee, for a period of up to three years.

We welcome applications from highly motivated students worldwide with strong interests in chemistry, materials science, or energy science and engineering.

Given the highly competitive nature of the institutional nomination process, applicants are expected to have a strong academic record, typically including first-author publication(s) or substantial research contributions, a GPA of 90/100 or above, and excellent English proficiency (TOEFL ≥ 100 or IELTS ≥ 7.0). Candidates with an undergraduate degree from C9 League universities or Global top 100 institutions are particularly encouraged to apply. 

If you meet or are very close to these requirements, please contact Prof. Xu (jijianxu@cityu.edu.hk) with your CV for a pre-assessment. The final selection will consider both your academic qualifications and the strength of your research proposal. We are fully committed to helping qualified candidates develop a competitive proposal.

2 fully funded Ph.D. positions are available (Fall 2027)

We welcome applications from highly motivated students with strong interests in chemistry, materials science, or energy science and engineering.

Applicants are expected to have a strong academic record (GPA ≥ 85/100), meet the English requirements (TOEFL ≥ 79 or IELTS ≥ 6.5), and have published paper(s) as a first author or major contributor.

Fully funded positions with competitive stipends and benefits will be provided. We are glad to support outstanding candidates whose background and interests align well with our research directions. Interested applicants may contact Prof. Xu (iijianxu@cityu.edu.hk) with their CV for an initial assessment of research fit. 

Flexibility for Exceptional Talent

We prioritize research fit over rigid processes. For truly exceptional researchers, we offer flexible pathways: we may accept high-level CET-6 scores in place of international tests, or offer a short-term Research Assistant position as a bridge for those who missed the formal Ph.D. deadline.

Note: These are lab-specific initiatives, available only upon individual assessment, and do not represent universal standards at the university.

Applicants should have obtained their Ph.D. within the last 3 years, with a strong first-authored publication record in top-tier journals such as Advanced Materials, Nature Communications, JACS, and a research direction that complements and extends our ongoing work while bringing independent perspective to the lab.

In our lab, you will lead projects with autonomy and contribute to the team’s collective goals in a professional, efficient working environment. Salary is competitive and in line with Hong Kong’s postdoctoral scale.

For the most outstanding candidates, we support nomination for the Research Assistant Professor (RAP) scheme, a competitive process involving both department and university approval. A successful appointment offers an enhanced package and a possible pathway toward a tenure-track Assistant Professor position at our university.

Please visit our Research Directions page and review our latest publications to ensure a research fit. Interested candidates can send a CV to Prof. Xu (jijianxu@cityu.edu.hk) to initiate a discussion.

We welcome highly enthusiastic and self-motivated master and undergraduate students to join us. 

Please send Prof. Xu (jijianxu@cityu.edu.hk) your CV and a brief description of research interest, and research experience (if any) for potential positions.​