The Wireless Communication and Signal Processing (WCSP) Group at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is seeking talented and motivated Ph.D. students to join our team. Our group is dedicated to interdisciplinary research of machine learning, privacy protection, and distributed optimization, with applications spanning the Internet of Things, wireless communication systems, and intelligent mobile edge networks. Now, several Ph.D. student positions are available in our group. We welcome candidates with a strong research background and experience in distributed optimization, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
Requirements for Ph.D. students:
- A Master's degree or equivalents in a relevant field, such as computer science, mathematics, or electrical engineering.
- Strong background in mathematics..
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in English is required, both spoken and written. You need to provide certified test results (minimum TOEFL IBT 79 or IELTS 6.5).
- Proficiency with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or Julia.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
How to apply:
To apply for the position, please contact Prof. Chong-Yung Chi in advance with
- CV including a list of publications and experiences.
- Degree certificate and academic transcript. If you recently passed the oral defense examination of your master's thesis, you can submit a certified letter.
- A copy of the master's thesis.
The candidates will have a personal interview with Prof. Chi. The evaluation emphasis will be placed on education, experience, and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates.
Contact informations:
Prof. Chong‐Yung Chi (祁忠勇)
Professor, Institute of Communications Engineering & Department of Electrical Engineering National Tsing Hua University 101, Sec. 2, Kuang Fu Rd., Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013
el: +886 3 5731156
Fax: +886 3 5751787
E‐mail: cychi@ee.nthu.edu.tw
International PH.D. degree application:
The application deadline for the 2025 Fall Graduate Program is closed . 2026 Spring Admissions will open around Aug. 1, 2025, 15:00 (Taiwan Time).
Please check the detailed instructions on the International Degree Program Admission.
If you have technical problems with the online application, please contact Global Affairs Office of NTHU.
Email: itc@my.nthu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-3-5162452 (Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm GMT+8)