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Microsoft · 19 hours ago

Senior Researcher -- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Microsoft Research

positionNew York, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$120K/yr - $235K/yr

Microsoft Research New York City is seeking a Senior Researcher in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The role involves defining a personal research agenda, collaborating with diverse researchers, and contributing to impactful research projects.

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Responsibilities

As a Senior Researcher , you define your own research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research
We highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others
You will also have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceResearch publicationsScientific community participationEffective communicationCollaborative environment

Required

PhD in relevant field (completed or close to completion by the start date)
Research ability demonstrated by two conference or journal publications, book chapters, or equivalent (potentially unpublished) writing samples, requested as part of the application

Preferred

Research agenda that overlaps with ML & AI research at MSR NYC and/or MSR New England and MSR Montreal
The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
Participation and activity in the scientific community
Effective communication skills

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
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Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
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Satya Nadella
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Vukani Mngxati
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