Open positions

PhD Positions available:

Several PhD student positions are available in the research group of Dr. Zhi Zhou. It is for exceptionally qualified students to complete PhD in the field of Computational Mathematics. The applicants should have bachelor or master degree in mathematics, scientific computing or related areas. Interested candidates may send CV and transcripts to the email address: zhizhou@polyu.edu.hk

Postdoc Positions available:

Two Postdoctoral Fellow positions are available, in the following areas: numerical analysis, computational inverse problems, and machine learning. 

The term of appointment will be two year with the possibility of one additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance. The term of appointment may commence anytime on or after January 1, 2024.

Responsibilities and qualifications

You will be part of a team with expertise in many areas of numerical analysis, scientific computing and inverse problems. You will contribute to developing mathematical theory and computational methods for solving direct / inverse problems. Current research topics within the team include (but not limited to): 

1. Machine learning for solving direct / inverse problems of PDEs;

2. (Numerical) analysis of partial differential equations (e.g., nonlocal/fractional models, phase-field models);

3. (Numerical) analysis of Inverse problems for partial differential equations;

4. Parallel algorithms for solving evolutionary problems.

Candidates must have obtained a PhD degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, or related fields, and have a strong background and track record of accomplishment in numerical analysis, inverse problems, and machine learning. A strong background in analysis (real analysis, functional analysis, PDEs) or outstanding programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is highly desirable.

Application procedure 

The review of applications will start on October 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled, but early application is strongly encouraged.  Interested candidates may send a CV  to the email address: zhizhou@polyu.edu.hk