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
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