Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Data Science

City University of Hong Kong

There are Ph.D. and Postdoc openings at Dr. Jiaman Wu’s lab in the Department of Data Science (DS), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). The lab focuses on combining large-scale datasets with computational techniques to support human-centered complex system operations.

Research Focus

My research leverages large-scale human activity datasets to analyze and optimize energy and transportation systems. The methodologies and application areas are as follows.

• Methodologies
  • Optimization
  • Machine learning
  • Mechanism design
  • Network science and statistical physics of complex systems
• Applications
  • Human dynamics modeling and analytics in transportation-energy systems
  • Vehicle-grid integration
  • Electric fleet operation
  • Transportation-energy infrastructure planning
  • Smart grid management

Prospective PhD Students

Requirements:
I seek self-motivated, curious minds with backgrounds in Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fields. The minimum entrance requirements of CityUHK can be found here.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in working with me, please send an email to jmwu@berkeley.edu with the subject line:
“Prospective PhD Student - [Your Name] - [Expected Start Time]”
Include your CV, transcript, a brief paragraph describing your research interests, and any relevant materials.

Open Postdoctoral Fellow Position

Requirements:
Candidates applying for the Postdoctoral Fellow position should hold a Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. Applicants should have demonstrated research experience aligned with the group’s core areas. Proficiency in at least one programming language is required. Preference will be given to candidates with publications in top-tier journals and conferences.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in working with me, please send an email to jmwu@berkeley.edu with the subject line:
“Prospective Postdoc Fellow - [Your Name] - [Expected Start Time]”
Include your CV, a 1–2 page research statement, referee contact information, and any relevant materials.

About the PI

Dr. Jiaman Wu will join the Department of Data Science at City University of Hong Kong as an Assistant Professor in July 2025. She received her Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed her undergraduate and master’s studies at Wuhan University and Tsinghua University, respectively. Her research focuses on data-driven modeling and optimization of energy and transportation systems. Dr. Wu has collaborated with scholars from institutions including UC Berkeley, Stanford University, MIT, ETH Zurich, Tsinghua University, Nanjing University, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), with research published in leading journals such as Applied Energy, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, and Cell Reports Sustainability. She has also interned at DiDi Chuxing and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), gaining extensive experience in academia–industry collaborations. Dr. Wu welcomes students to join her research group. She is willing to provide ample computing resources and opportunities for collaboration with both academia and industry to support high-impact research. More information can be found on her personal website.

About CityUHK

Located in the heart of Hong Kong, CityUHK is renowned as an innovative hub for research and education and for addressing global challenges. CityUHK is ranked 54th in the 2025 U.S. News Global University Rankings. The Department of Data Science is committed to becoming a world-class center for data science education and research. Notably, the Data Science and AI program is ranked 45th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.