Researcher - Machine Learning - Microsoft Research
Redmond, WA 
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Posted 13 days ago
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OverviewThe Human-Centered and AI Experiences area at Microsoft Research in Redmond, WA is looking for a candidate to advance the state of the art in evaluating and understanding the responsible development of foundational models with a focus on real-world use of Artificial Intelligence. Our area conducts influential research published at top-tier venues in AI and ML (including NeurIPS, ICML, AAAI, and FAccT) and works within Microsoft's Responsible AI ecosystem to impact our AI-driven technologies such as Azure, Office, and Bing. We seek a researcher with a demonstrated ability for technical work and a proven record of influential publications on Artificial Intelligence. For this role you'd need keen interest in rigorous evaluation, understanding, and innovation on foundational models.Research areas of particular interest for this team include, but are not limitied to: Reliability & robustness of AI systems, rigorous evaluation and benchmarking, advances in AI interpretability, bias and fairness, and safety in real-world deployments Our group takes a holistic approach to studying foundational models that includes a variety of data modalities (language, vision, multi-modal, and structured data) and modern model architectures.You :should have proven expertise in many of these aspects or show that they are interested in generalizing their contributions to a variety of modalities and architectures.are a team players who are interested in developing next-generation platforms and tools for Machine Learning as well as conducting state-of-the-art research. must have finished or be about to finish their PhD. We are interested in both recent graduates and those with post-PhD academic or industry experience. Priority will be given to candidates with a proven publication record in top-tier conferences, who have demonstrated the ability to develop original research agendas and perform hands-on research, and who work well in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute research directions that are at the forefront of innovation in AI. Create synergies on joint, high-impact projects in collaboration with other researchers, engineers, and product group partners. Work closely with partner engineering teams in both research and production. Mentor Research interns or incoming engineering contributors and help them make coherent impact in larger projects. Embody our Culture and Values

 

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As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
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