來Dcard徵人啦！ PhD Studentship in Hearing Research Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong   We are now looking for one full-time PhD student to join Dr Jason Tzu-Hsien Lien at HKU in September 2027. Your study will be fully funded alongside a monthly stipend of 19,135 or 28,700 HKD. During the 3 to 4 years, you will be trained as a scientist in hearing research by being led by the supervisor on a project, lead your own research project, and other scholarly activities such as workshop, seminar, conference and publication. The applicant will be a good fit if the interested research topic involves: -              Psychophysics of Hearing -              Frequency / Pitch Perception -              Cochlear Implant Programming / Hearing Aid Fitting -              Audio Processing Algorithms / Cochlear Implant Coding Strategy -              Electrophysiology -              Behavioural Testing -              Translational Study in Audiology / Otology   You are not expected to be knowledgeable in all areas of research. We care more about how you approach questions logically, if you are intellectually curious, are you comfortable working among others, and do you enjoy navigating through the unknowns. We especially encourage students from Audiology, Psychology, Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Speech Science, Medicine, Physiology or Computer Science background to apply. After completing your PhD, you will be a highly trained expert in hearing science, well-positioned to launch a career in academia, industry, or clinical practice. Please feel free to contact Dr Lien at thl44@hku.hk if you are planning to apply.

Note. Most successful applicants for the higher stipend applied with a 1st class honour bachelor’s degree and a master’s with distinction or a medical degree (MBBS/MD). The minimum length of study is set at 2 years for student with exceptional performance.