Research Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
Microsoft is a global technology company with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers. They pursue innovation in various scientific and technical disciplines to solve complex challenges in computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment. This internship specifically focuses on the Microsoft 365 Copilot team, a small, agile group advancing the state-of-the-art in large language models for productivity tools. The team comprises experts in artificial intelligence, information retrieval, and data science, working collaboratively across research, data science, engineering, and product teams. Microsoft offers a vibrant research environment with access to diverse data sources and an open publication policy.
Job Description:
This Research Internship at Microsoft offers a 12-week program for PhD students (or those accepted into a PhD program) in CS, EE, or related STEM fields. The internship focuses on improving Microsoft 365 Copilot, a groundbreaking productivity tool leveraging large language models. Interns will contribute to research and development efforts alongside experienced researchers.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct research and contribute to advancements in AI/ML/foundation models within the context of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• Work on projects related to fine-tuning, multimodal models, agents, and/or business processes.
• Collaborate with mentors and other researchers, presenting findings and contributing to the research community.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world AI challenges.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of large language models and foundation models used in Copilot.
Qualifications:
• Required:
• Accepted into or currently enrolled in a PhD program in CS, EE, or a related STEM field.
• At least 1 year of experience in research, peer-reviewed publications, and software development.
• At least 1 year of experience with foundation models, large language models, RL, or other AI topics.
• Physical presence at the manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the internship duration.
• Submission of at least two reference letters, a cover letter, and relevant work/research samples.
• Preferred:
• Ability to think unconventionally and generate innovative solutions.
• Active research in foundation models, large language models, or computer vision models.
• Effective collaboration skills with mentors and other researchers.
• Proficient interpersonal skills and cross-cultural collaboration abilities.
Compensation: The base pay range is USD $6,550 – $12,880 per month, with a higher range (USD $8,480 – $13,920 per month) for specific locations within the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan areas. Certain roles may be eligible for additional benefits.
