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95:where(.wp-block-gallery.is-layout-flex){gap: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );}:where(.wp-block-gallery.is-layout-grid){gap: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );}
96:where(.wp-block-columns.is-layout-flex){gap: 2em;}:where(.wp-block-columns.is-layout-grid){gap: 2em;}
97/*# sourceURL=global-styles-inline-css */
98</style>
99
100<link rel='stylesheet' id='SFSIPLUSmainCss-css' href='https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/plugins/ultimate-social-media-plus/css/sfsi-style.css?ver=3.6.3' media='all' />
101<link rel='stylesheet' id='twentysixteen-fonts-css' href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Merriweather%3A400%2C700%2C900%2C400italic%2C700italic%2C900italic%7CMontserrat%3A400%2C700%7CInconsolata%3A400&#038;subset=latin%2Clatin-ext' media='all' />
102<link rel='stylesheet' id='genericons-css' href='https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/genericons/genericons.css?ver=3.4.1' media='all' />
103<link rel='stylesheet' id='twentysixteen-style-css' href='https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/style.css?ver=7.1.2' media='all' />
104<link rel='stylesheet' id='twentysixteen-block-style-css' href='https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/css/blocks.css?ver=20181230' media='all' />
105<script id="jquery-core-js" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery.min.js?ver=3.7.1"></script>
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105
106<script id="jquery-migrate-js" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery-migrate.min.js?ver=3.4.1"></script>
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106
107<script id="twb-circle-js" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/plugins/slider-wd/booster/assets/js/circle-progress.js?ver=1.2.2"></script>
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107
108<script id="twb-global-js-extra">
109var twb = {"nonce":"65661f36d0","ajax_url":"https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php","plugin_url":"https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/plugins/slider-wd/booster","href":"https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=twb_slider_wd"};
110var twb = {"nonce":"65661f36d0","ajax_url":"https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php","plugin_url":"https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/plugins/slider-wd/booster","href":"https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=twb_slider_wd"};
111//# sourceURL=twb-global-js-extra
112</script>
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113<script id="twb-global-js" src="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-content/plugins/slider-wd/booster/assets/js/global.js?ver=1.0.0"></script>
113
114<link rel="https://api.w.org/" href="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-json/" /><link rel="alternate" title="JSON" type="application/json" href="https://www.charmaineyung.com/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/16" /><link rel="EditURI" type="application/rsd+xml" title="RSD" href="https://www.charmaineyung.com/xmlrpc.php?rsd" />
115<meta name="generator" content="WordPress 7.1.2" />
116<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.charmaineyung.com/news/" />
117<link rel='shortlink' href='https://www.charmaineyung.com/?p=16' />
118	
118<script>
119		window.addEventListener("sfsi_plus_functions_loaded", function() {
120			var body = document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];
121			// console.log(body);
122			body.classList.add("sfsi_plus_3.53");
123		})
124		// window.addEventListener('sfsi_plus_functions_loaded',function(e) {
125		// 	jQuery("body").addClass("sfsi_plus_3.53")
126		// });
127		jQuery(document).ready(function(e) {
128			jQuery("body").addClass("sfsi_plus_3.53")
129		});
130
131		function sfsi_plus_processfurther(ref) {
132			var feed_id = 'RmRCUmdsa25kZXAwdzdLVXpVN2xvTkdGcGM3eTg2c2pFcFNENHRKVWRFYjdPWWJqeEMzQ0FHYnQ1YXZ3MDdKaG5oZkpDT0kwVTBLZ0dvb3ZydWQ1aDRVS0ZtMVRqNXc3N1FIek1LUEZmTXR6WEI5UnppQ3oveXFNL3E5cDlDUWh8T0RIL1Rsc3Rza203NnFCZHRmWTdYOHhYVEtLVDlYb0Y2YlAxREQzdm5vUT0=';
133			var feedtype = 8;
134			var email = jQuery(ref).find('input[name="email"]').val();
135			var filter = /^([a-zA-Z0-9_\.\-])+\@(([a-zA-Z0-9\-])+\.)+([a-zA-Z0-9]{2,4})+$/;
136			if ((email != "Enter your email") && (filter.test(email))) {
137				if (feedtype == "8") {
138					var url = "https://api.follow.it/subscription-form/" + feed_id + "/" + feedtype;
139					window.open(url, "popupwindow", "scrollbars=yes,width=1080,height=760");
140					return true;
141				}
142			} else {
143				alert("Please enter email address");
144				jQuery(ref).find('input[name="email"]').focus();
145				return false;
146			}
147		}
148	</script>
148
149	<style>
150		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner {
151			width: 100% !important;
152			height: auto !important;
153			border: 1px solid #b5b5b5 !important;
154			padding: 18px 0px !important;
155			background-color: #ffffff !important;
156		}
157
158		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner form {
159			margin: 0 20px !important;
160		}
161
162		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner h5 {
163			font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
164
165			font-weight: bold !important;
166			color: #000000 !important;
167			font-size: 16px !important;
168			text-align: center !important;
169			margin: 0 0 10px !important;
170			padding: 0 !important;
171		}
172
173		.sfsi_plus_subscription_form_field {
174			margin: 5px 0 !important;
175			width: 100% !important;
176			display: inline-flex;
177			display: -webkit-inline-flex;
178		}
179
180		.sfsi_plus_subscription_form_field input {
181			width: 100% !important;
182			padding: 10px 0px !important;
183		}
184
185		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email] {
186			font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
187
188			font-style: normal !important;
189			color:  !important;
190			font-size: 14px !important;
191			text-align: center !important;
192		}
193
194		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email]::-webkit-input-placeholder {
195			font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
196
197			font-style: normal !important;
198			color:  !important;
199			font-size: 14px !important;
200			text-align: center !important;
201		}
202
203		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email]:-moz-placeholder {
204			/* Firefox 18- */
205			font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
206
207			font-style: normal !important;
208			color:  !important;
209			font-size: 14px !important;
210			text-align: center !important;
211		}
212
213		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email]::-moz-placeholder {
214			/* Firefox 19+ */
215			font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
216
217			font-style: normal !important;
218			color:  !important;
219			font-size: 14px !important;
220			text-align: center !important;
221		}
222
223		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email]:-ms-input-placeholder {
224			font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
225
226			font-style: normal !important;
227			color:  !important;
228			font-size: 14px !important;
229			text-align: center !important;
230		}
231
232		.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=submit] {
233			font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
234
235			font-weight: bold !important;
236			color: #000000 !important;
237			font-size: 16px !important;
238			text-align: center !important;
239			background-color: #dedede !important;
240		}
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307<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>30 Jan 2026</strong> <strong>Environmental Filtering Weakens with Trophic Level</strong></p>
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311<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are proud to announce the publication of our latest study, <strong>&#8220;Environmental Filtering Weakens with Trophic Level in Urban Coastal Ecosystems,&#8221;</strong> in <em>Environmental Science &amp; Technology</em>. Led by Wenqian Xu, this research offers a critical look at how urbanization impacts the structure of marine food webs. Our study investigates the forces shaping community assembly across different trophic levels,from primary producers to higher-order consumers, within urbanized coastal waters. We found that while environmental conditions strongly dictate the composition of lower trophic levels (like phytoplankton), this &#8220;environmental filtering&#8221; effect significantly diminishes as you move up the food chain. Higher trophic levels appear to be less constrained by immediate water quality parameters and more influenced by biological interactions and dispersal limitations. These findings have important implications for coastal management and restoration. They suggest that improving water quality alone may not be sufficient to restore higher-order biodiversity in urban seas, highlighting the need for a holistic approach that considers the distinct ecological drivers acting at each level of the food web.</p>
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323<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>15 Jan 2026</strong> <strong>The Stability-Flexibility Paradox in the Coastal Microbiome</strong></p>
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327<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are excited to announce the publication of our latest study, <strong>&#8220;Multi-domain temporal patterns reveal stable community membership but dynamic interactions in the coastal microbiome,&#8221;</strong> in <em>Environmental Microbiome</em>. Led by Elvira Rey Redondo and the team at HKUST, this research utilizes a multi-omics approach to map the complex seasonal dynamics of the South China Sea. Our findings uncover a fascinating &#8220;stability-flexibility paradox&#8221; within marine ecosystems. While the taxonomic membership of the microbial community remains surprisingly consistent between winter and summer, the interactions between these microbes undergo a massive rewiring. This suggests that coastal resilience relies less on species turnover and more on the community&#8217;s ability to reorganize its internal network in response to environmental shifts. The study also highlights the unexpected stability of viral communities, supporting the viral seed bank hypothesis and revealing how viruses act as persistent reservoirs that buffer environmental fluctuations. These insights are critical for understanding how marine food webs adapt to a changing climate.</p>
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347<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dr. Yung&#8217;s laboratory is conducting an innovative monitoring project for Hong Kong&#8217;s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, using environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to track over 21,000 juvenile fish released at Yan Chau Tong Marine Park this September. On October 9th, the team carried out water sampling as part of several planned follow-up visits to detect genetic material naturally shed by the restocked fish—including Hong Kong grouper, star snapper, black seabream, and red seabream. This 
347non-invasive approach offers a revolutionary alternative to traditional underwater surveys, requiring only water samples that can be analyzed in the lab. By tracking how the genetic signature changes over time through multiple sampling events, Yung&#8217;s lab is helping prove whether eDNA can effectively monitor restocking success.</p>
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365<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>30</strong> <strong>Sep 2025 Congratulations Dr. Yangbing Xu on his PhD Achievement!</strong></p>
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395pectedly abundant in offshore waters, suggesting eukaryotic viruses play a larger role in coastal ecosystems than previously recognized. The research elegantly demonstrates how environmental factors like salinity and nutrients shape viral-host interactions, while revealing that viral auxiliary metabolic genes contribute to nutrient cycling. This work provides a holistic view of microbial ecology in estuarine environments, offering valuable insights into these critical transition zones between river and ocean ecosystems. (<a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/ismeco/ycaf164">https://doi.org/10.1093/ismeco/ycaf164</a>)</p>
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507<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Just wrapped up an incredible week at XMAS2025 where our lab showcased our latest research. So proud of my PhD students and their outstanding presentations!</p>
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619<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wenqian Xu and Yangbing Xu recently showcased their cutting-edge research at the 2024 Conference on Genomics of Unicellular Eukaryotes (CGUE). Wenqian Xu&#8217;s poster, titled &#8220;Genome-Resolved Insight into the Diversity and Function of Small Marine Protists in Subtropical Waters,&#8221; offered a deep dive into the complex ecosystem of microscopic marine life. Her research utilizes advanced genomic techniques to unravel the mysteries of these tiny yet crucial organisms that play a vital role in oceanic food webs and global carbon cycling. Yangbing Xu&#8217;s presentation, &#8220;Reconstruction of eukaryotic genomes reveals the diversification and adaptation of cosmopolitan picophytoplankton Mamiellales,&#8221; focused on a specific group of widespread marine algae. By reconstructing their genomes, Yangbing&#8217;s work provides valuable insights into how these organisms have adapted to various marine environments across the globe. The conference served as an exceptional networking platform for these young researchers. They had the opportunity to engage with leading figures in the field, including Dr. Alex Worden, a renowned marine microbiologist and the postdoctoral supervisor of Charmaine. The duo also connected with Charmaine&#8217;s collaborators, Dr. Gwenael Piganeau, an expert in evolutionary genomics, and Dr. Sheree Yau, a specialist in marine viral ecology.</p>
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635<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 14th Asian Symposium of Microbial Ecology (ASME) convened from September 18-20, 2024, at the prestigious Environmental Research Building of National Taiwan University in Taipei. This event brought together leading researchers and experts in the field of microbial ecology from across Asia and beyond. One of the standout sessions of the symposium was the Eukaryotic Microbiome session, which featured cutting-edge research on eukaryotic microbes and their ecological roles. Charmaine shared her groundbreaking work on niche partitioning in the cosmopolitan eukaryotic picophytoplankton genus <em>Bathycoccus</em>
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657<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>9 Sep 2024: New Study Reveals Microbial Dynamics in Coastal South China Sea</strong></p>
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661<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We&#8217;re proud to announce that Wenqian Xu from our research group has published a paper in Science of the Total Environment. The study, &#8220;Revealing the intricate temporal dynamics and adaptive responses of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes in the coastal South China Sea,&#8221; offers new insights into marine microbial communities.</p>
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669<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to Wenqian and the team on this significant contribution to marine microbiology!</p>
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731<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are delighted to announce that Ruixian has successfully defended her MPhil thesis titled &#8216;Unveiling Virus-Host Interactions in the Dynamic Marine Ecosystem of the Pearl River Estuary.&#8217; Her research involved a comprehensive metagenomic analysis of samples, examining prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses. Ruixian also made significant str
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751<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We&#8217;re excited to announce that our manuscript &#8220;Hidden genomic diversity drives niche partitioning in a cosmopolitan eukaryotic picophytoplankton&#8221; has been published in The ISME Journal (<a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/ismejo/wrae163" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1093/ismejo/wrae163</a>). Xu et al recovered and analyzed 37 genomes from the picophytoplankton genus <em>Bathycoccus</em>, revealing four distinct evolutionary clades with well-differentiated ecological niches and biogeographic distributions shaped by environmental factors. The study uncovered clade-specific genomic traits contributing to niche adaptation, highlighted temperature as a major driver of genome diversification, and identified potential cold-adaptation mechanisms in polar-adapted clades, providing insights into the microdiversity and adaptive evolution of this crucial marine eukaryotic phytoplankton.</p>
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767<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine delivered an insightful presentation titled &#8216;Unraveling Virus-Phytoplankton Interactions Using Integrated Cultivation and Multi-omics Approaches&#8217; at the School of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore. The invitation came from Prof. Steve Pointing, Charmaine&#8217;s former MPhil advisor from her time at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).</p>
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771<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The visit provided a valuable opportunity to reconnect with Steve and meet his talented team members, Christaline and Thirumaran. Charmaine appreciated the chance to engage with these bright minds and explore their current research endeavors. Beyond the presentation, the visit facilitated discussions on potential collaborations with NUS scientists, opening doors for future joint research projects. </p>
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811<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition to networking with numerous talented scientists, Charmaine had the opportunity to reunite with her PhD advisor, Dana Hunt from Duke University. As a memorable highlight of their trip, the Yung lab embarked on an excursion to Glacier 3000, a stunning alpine attraction in the nearby Bernese Alps.</p>
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839<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>30 April 2024: International Webinar Series for Young Scholars</strong></p>
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843<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wenqian delivered a presentation titled &#8216;Taxonomic, Functional, and Genomic Dynamics of Marine Microbes in Coastal Waters of the South China Sea&#8217; at the International Webinar Series for Young Scholars: Marine Ecosystem Dynamics and Blue Carbon Economy</p>
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855<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>22-24 Aug 2023: Confect Symposium: 2023 Marine Microbial Virus Ecology and Evolution</strong></p>
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905<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>25Nov 2022: Collaborative Diving Expeditions for Coral and Fish eDNA Research</strong></p>
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909<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our team has initiated an exciting collaboration with Dr. Alex Wyatt&#8217;s research group to conduct comprehensive environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling and visual surveys in Hong Kong&#8217;s coastal waters. This joint effort aims to map and analyze the distribution patterns of coral communities and fish populations in local marine ecosystems.</p>
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953<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During her visit, Charmaine engaged in productive discussions with Gwenael, Sheree, and Julie about their joint project. Unexpectedly, Charmaine&#8217;s brief visit turned into an extended summer stay in France, allowing for deeper research collaboration and cultural exploration.</p>
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973<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charmaine recently attended the GRC Marine Microbes conference at the Les Diablerets Conference Center in Switzerland. Hosted by Corina Brussaard, the event brought together experts to explore the vital roles of microorganisms in various marine ecosystems from a cross-disciplinary perspective. During the conference, Charmaine took on an active role. She hosted the Power Hour Session, providing a platform for scientists to discuss career development and current issues in the field. Additionally, Charmaine paired up with Jed Fuhrman from USC to lead a discussion session titled &#8220;A Changing Ocean: Challenges to Overcome for Microbial Functional Success.</p>
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1005<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Elvira returned to her hometown to deliver a presentation at the VIII International Symposium on Marine Sciences in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain!</p>
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1045<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our research team conducted a 48-hour sampling campaign to investigate the temporal dynamics of coastal marine microbial communities. The study involved collecting water samples at six-hour intervals, providing a high-resolution snapshot of microbial activity over two full day-night cycles. This sampling protocol was designed to capture the diel variations in marine prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses.</p>
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1115andidates will pursue a Master’s (M.Phil.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in the department of Ocean Science at HKUST with Dr. Charmaine C.M. Yung. &nbsp;<br><br> Some potential topics to develop are:<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Temporal dynamics of picophytoplankton in Hong Kong waters<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exploring the temporal dynamics of viruses and their potential hosts including bacteria and single-cell eukaryotes in the ocean<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identifying green algae-virus pairs, establish model systems to study the interaction between the underlying mechanism of the infection as well as the top-down and bottom-up effect on green algae populations.<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investigating the Vibrio population structure in different sources, including waters and oysters.<br><br> Requirements:<br> Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minimum: A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or equivalent<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong interest in marine microbial ecology<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very good written and oral communication skills in English<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience in basic microbiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology, and/or bioinformatics is preferred, especially DNA/RNA extraction techniques, PCR, and working with UNIX, R and/or Python is preferred.<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ability to participate in marine fieldwork that may sometimes be physically demanding<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Field experience working in marine environments is also an asset<br> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fulfill the HKUST admission requirements (https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-students/admissions/admission-requirements)<br><br> Interested applicants should e-mail to [email protected] including:<br> 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A cover letter describing your motivation, skills, and experience for this position<br> 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CV<br> 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;University transcript (unofficial is fine)<br><br> Application deadline: Open until filled<br> Start date: 2020 Spring</p>
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