PhD Student

I have an opening for a PhD student in the Department of Biostatistics at City University of Hong Kong. The PhD student will have opportunities to (1) develop statistical methods to identify risk genetic variants for human diseases and (2) implement proposed methods in R or Python. The PhD student will receive rigorous training in statistical theory, statistical computing, and academic writing, which will prepare him/her for careers in both academia and industry.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, bioinformatics, or related fields
  • A master’s degree in a related field is desirable but not required
  • Strong programming skills in R or Python

Application

Please send your resume/CV and transcript(s) to yi.yang at cityu.edu.hk.* I will also work closely with qualified candidates to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), which will provide them with an annual stipend of US$41,690, a travel allowance of US$1,740, and one year of free tuition and on-campus housing.

* I may not be able to respond to each applicant due to the high volume of applications received.


SDSC6006 Dissertation

Strong programming skills in R or Python are required for SDSC MSc students interested in working with me on a dissertation. Please send your resume/CV and transcript(s) to yi.yang at cityu.edu.hk.