Position:
PhD/MPhil Student
Admissions Requirements:
The school’s admissions committee maintains high standards. Applicants for the MPhil/PhD programs must meet at least one of the following criteria (otherwise, admission chances will be relatively low):
- Ranked in the top 30% of a Project 985 university or an equivalent institution.
- Or, first-author publication in a top-tier journal or conference.
- Or, other prestigious awards with significant recognition.
- And, Meet the university’s minimum language requirement (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80), with the option to submit proof after applying.
My Preferred Qualifications:
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Degree in Computer Science, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Students from non-CS backgrounds are also welcome.
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Graduated from a top university with a GPA ranking in the top 10%.
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Strong foundation in mathematics and computer science. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant competition awards.
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Highly self-motivated, passionate about research, and interested in pursuing further studies in the future.
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Solid programming skills. Internship experience in a company is a plus.
For PhD Applicants:
- At least two first-author papers published in top-tier conferences or journals in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, or Computational Biology.
- Or significant contributions to popular open-source projects.
- If you are highly interested in joining our lab but do not yet meet these requirements, you may apply for the MPhil program, the taught Master’s program, or an RA position. Priority for PhD admission will be given to outstanding MPhil students or RAs within the lab.
For MPhil Applicants:
- At least one first-author paper published in top-tier conferences or journals in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, or Computational Biology.
- Or significant contributions to popular open-source projects.
- Please note that the MPhil program at CUHK-Shenzhen is self-funded.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
I am looking for self-motivated PhD/MPhil students passionate about AI and healthcare. If you have ambition and a dream, I will do everything I can to support you. But in case you give up on yourself, then I’ll just give up on you. I have a limited number of openings each year.
Application Procedure
- Please send a full curriculum vitae together with copies of qualification documents by email to juexiao.zhou@gmail.com.
- If you are qualified, I will contact you for a short interview.
- Once you have passed the interview, you will receive my message and be encouraged to apply through our school’s official website.
- Upon approval by the admissions committee, I will officially welcome you to our lab.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
FQA
Q: Does the lab allow internships? A: Yes. I encourage internships that align with your research interests, and I will use my network to help connect you with suitable industry opportunities.
Q: Does the lab support academic visits and exchanges? A: I strongly encourage you to visit top universities and laboratories. After you publish a first-author paper, if you are interested, I will be happy to provide recommendations and support for your visits.
Q: Will there be attendance checks? Will I push you? A: My advisor has never pushed me, and I will not push my students either. You are free to work anywhere on campus during working hours. What matters to me is your research progress, your ability to graduate successfully, and your future career development, not how many hours you spend physically in the lab. I believe that pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. requires a strong sense of personal responsibility and self-motivation. If you need me to constantly push you, then our lab may not be the right fit for you.