Research Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

Microsoft Research is 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. The Machine Learning and Statistics group at Microsoft Research New England is a specific team within this larger organization.

Job Description: Research Intern

Microsoft Research New England’s Machine Learning and Statistics group is seeking multiple Research Interns to work alongside leading researchers, applied scientists, and engineers. The internships offer a chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and development.

Responsibilities:

• Put research inquiry and theory into practice.
• Collaborate with fellow doctoral candidates and leading researchers.
• Contribute to exciting research and development projects.
• Work with a mentor and collaborate with other interns and researchers.
• Present research findings.
• Participate in the research community.

Projects Include (but are not limited to):

Applied and theoretical machine learning (ML) research on:

• Generative models
• Transfer learning
• Domain adaptation
• Stochastic control
• Meta-learning
• Sign language modeling
• Statistics
• Approximate inference
• Distribution compression
• Weather and climate forecasting
• Causal inference
• Causal machine learning
• ML for health
• Adversarial ML
• Learning and incentives
• Reinforcement learning
• Deep learning
• Supervised learning
• Unsupervised learning

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
• Physical presence at the manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the internship duration.
• Submission of a minimum of two reference letters, a cover letter, and relevant work/research samples.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas.
• Effective collaboration with other researchers and product development teams.
• 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) applicable to specific locations within the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area. Certain roles may be eligible for additional benefits. More details can be found at the provided link: [https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay](https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay)

Internship Duration: 12 weeks, available year-round, typically starting in the summer.