Open Positions

Hang Liu's Research Group @ University of Macau (UM)

I am establishing a research group and welcome global applications:

  • PhD Students: 2–3 positions (entry in Academic Year 2026/27, Fall)

    • UM Graduate School deadlines: Round 1 — Oct 31, 2025; Round 2 — Mar 13, 2026

    • Funding: Full scholarship via the UM PhD Scholarship or RA/TA Studentship

    • Stipend: MOP $12,500–20,000 per month

  • Research Assistants (RAs): 1–2 positions (3–6 months)

    • Salary: MOP $8,000–12,000/month

    • Renewal negotiable based on performance and funding availability

  • We also continually welcome interns, exchange students, visiting scholars, and Master’s students to join our group

About the PI

  • Hang Liu is an Assistant Professor with the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC) at UM

  • Research interests: Statistical signal processing and machine learning, with applications to wireless communications and cyber-physical systems (CPS)

  • Publications: 20+ papers in prestigious journals and conferences, including IEEE TSP, TWC, JSAC, TIFS, etc.; 2 papers listed as ESI Highly Cited Papers (top 1%)

Research Themes

  • Statistical signal processing

  • Machine learning for wireless communications

  • Generative AI for network analytics

  • Security and privacy in cyber-physical systems

How to Apply

Please email your CV, transcripts, and representative publications (if any) to hangliu@um.edu.mo.

Email subject format: [Position]-[Name]-[Affiliation]
(e.g., PhD-Liu Hang-ABC University / RA-Liu Hang-UM)

PhD Programme (Fall 2026/27)

UM Graduate School deadlines

  • Round 1: Oct 31, 2025

  • Round 2: Mar 13, 2026

Funding & Support

  • Doctoral Studentship: MOP $12,500–14,000/month (4 years), plus support for overseas exchange, conference travel, etc.

  • Outstanding candidates may be nominated to apply for the UM Talented Program (scholarship MOP $20,000/month if admitted)

  • Supportive advising style, collaborative lab culture, ample computing resources; strong encouragement for domestic/overseas visits, exchanges, and internships during the PhD

  • Official entry in August 2026; pre-enrollment RA opportunities are available

  • Find out more at UM Graduate School Doctoral Programmes

Applicant Profile

  • Background in Communications/Electronic Information/AI/Computer Science/Data Science or related fields

  • Strong research motivation in one or more of the themes above (or closely related areas)

  • Solid mathematics/programming skills, and academic English skills; an excellent academic record is a plus

Graduate School English Requirements

  • TOEFL ≥ 550 (PBT) / 80 (iBT); or IELTS overall ≥ 6.0 with ≥ 5.5 in each component; or CET-6 ≥ 430

  • TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date

  • Find out more details here

Research Assistant (RA)

  • 1–2 positions; 3–6 months; MOP $8,000–12,000/month

  • Responsibilities: research aligned with the themes above; computing resources and lab space provided

  • Ideal for candidates aiming to strengthen research background, build academic publications, and prepare for further study

Contact

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Contact: hangliu@um.edu.mo