Research Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
Microsoft Research, specifically the Machine Learning and Statistics group at Microsoft Research New England, is a world-renowned research organization employing globally-recognized scientists and engineers. They pursue innovation across various scientific and technical disciplines to address complex challenges in computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment. The internship program offers a dynamic environment for aspiring researchers to network and collaborate with leading researchers and engineers.
Job Description: Research Intern
Research Internships at Microsoft Research New England offer doctoral candidates a chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in machine learning and statistics. Interns work alongside leading researchers, applied scientists, and engineers, contributing to projects that advance the state-of-the-art.
Projects involve a wide range of topics, 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 are expected to actively participate in research, putting theory into practice. Key responsibilities include:
• Collaborating with fellow doctoral candidates and experienced researchers.
• Contributing to exciting research and development projects.
• Working with a mentor throughout the 12-week internship.
• Presenting research findings.
• Actively participating in the research community.
Qualifications:**
• Required: Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field. Physical presence at the Microsoft worksite in New England for the duration of the internship is mandatory. A cover letter, research samples, and at least two reference letters are required.
• 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 areas. Certain roles may also include benefits and other compensation. More details can be found at: [https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay](https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay)
Application Process:
Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers on an ongoing basis. The company is an equal opportunity employer.
