Researcher Microsoft
Cambridge, MA

Job Description

Call for Experienced Researchers in Machine Learning, Statistics, or Related Areas

Locations open for consideration: Boston

Help us enable breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence through fundamental research.

We seek applicants in Microsoft Research New England (Cambridge, MA) for full-time positions in machine learning, statistics, and related areas including natural language processing and computer vision, among others. We encourage candidates with both theoretical and applied interests to apply.

Microsoft Research offers an exhilarating and supportive environment for cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research, both theoretical and applied, with access to an extraordinary diversity of big and small data sources, an open publications policy, and close links to top academic institutions. We seek applicants with the passion and ability to craft and pursue an independent research program, including a strong publication record at top research venues.

The Microsoft Research New England reinforcement learning group includes Christian Borgs, Jennifer Chayes, Nicolo Fusi, Nika Haghtalab, Adam Tauman Kalai, Greg Lewis, Lester Mackey, Cameron Musco, Rishit Sheth, Vasilis Syrgkanis, and Ashia Wilson.

As a team, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and pluralistic research environment. In keeping with this, Microsoft Research NE is a place where ALL are able to do their very best work.

* PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics, mathematics, or a related field
* An established research program demonstrated by journal and conference publications
* Strong communication skills
* The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment

REFERENCES: when completing your application, please take the time to provide 4 or more references so that we can fully consider your candidacy

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

As a researcher in MSR, you will define your own research agenda, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research. In addition to driving your own research agenda, we highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others. You have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide.