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 a range of scientific and technical disciplines to solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including 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 Internships at Microsoft Research New England’s Machine Learning and Statistics Group:

These internships offer a dynamic environment for aspiring research professionals to work alongside leading researchers, applied scientists, and engineers. Interns will contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art in machine learning and statistics.

Projects: Interns will participate in projects focusing on applied and theoretical machine learning research, including (but not limited to):

• 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

Responsibilities: Research Interns will:

• Put inquiry and theory into practice.
• Collaborate with fellow doctoral candidates and world-class researchers.
• Learn and network within the research community.
• Contribute to exciting research and development.
• Work with a mentor.
• Collaborate with other interns and researchers.
• Present research findings.
• Participate in the vibrant research community.

Internship Details:

• Duration: 12 weeks.
• Availability: Year-round, with typical start times in the summer.
• Location: Interns are expected to be physically located at their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of the internship.

Qualifications:

• Required: Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field. Submission of at least two reference letters, a cover letter, and relevant work/research samples is required.
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas; ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams; proficient interpersonal skills and cross-cultural collaboration abilities.

Compensation:

The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 – $12,880 per month. A higher range applies to specific work locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area (USD $8,480 – $13,920 per month). Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. See the provided link for additional details.