AI is transforming how we work, live, and connect. We want to understand how and what it implies for us working on AI today. You will be on top of the latest developments in an area of the social science (which includes but is not limited to sociology, psychology, anthropology and public policy) relating to the creation, diffusion, and impact of new technologies and AI. You will be able to research and translate this into concise documents and statements that could go to Product Managers, developers, executives or Communication teams. You will scour existing work across diverse Microsoft teams and synthesize it with other information sources in persuasive and creative ways. You�ll also be hands on with a diverse range of tasks from conference organisation to drafting comms materials. We�re looking for proactive, flexible and imaginative team players who can combine the rigor of academia with the fast, proactive mindset of a modern technical business. This unique role will put you at the forefront of understanding AI�s societal impact and creation.
Responsibilities
- Craft high-quality deliverables (research papers, whitepapers, product memos, summaries, executive briefings, presentations, email updates) that grapple with questions of AI�s societal impact and potential. The expectation is that the original work will be kept within Microsoft.
- Apply yourself to a range of urgent questions, reports and communications as needed, from must-have briefings to responsive external communications on matters related to the Advanced Planning Unit, the Office of the MAI CEO and Microsoft AI more widely.
- Help create impactful events and publications on areas adjacent to our work including significant internal review meetings, convenings of experts, public conferences, journals, blog posts and website updates.
- Build a network of research sources and contacts across Microsoft and maintain relationships. You will collaborate across teams to develop research insights and have visibility on all relevant Microsoft research and work.
- Engage in original research and analysis and secondary overview across a range of sources from journals to the popular media to interviews.
- Help the Microsoft AI team and the wider Microsoft community understand our work's core messages and implications. Build relationships across the organization to facilitate these messages and translate your research into actionable insights for development teams working on core products.
- Propose and deliver research topics, output materials, and both internal or external activities to further our mission of addressing the challenges we face from AI safety to development hurdles.
- Embody ourand
Required / Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in relevant field AND related research or other relevant experience.
- Proven track record of writing and research in academic or other contexts. This could include academic papers, chapters and books, journalism, blogging, social media or other writing forms.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate in relevant field OR equivalent experience.
- Experience publishing academic papers or other high-quality writing as a lead author or essential contributor.
- Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain
- Demonstrable long-term interest in AI.
- Ability to collaborate and clearly communicate across multiple teams and levels while also contributing to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.
- Experience within academia and ideally a technology company or similar fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to work fast and flexibly on diverse projects, including non-research-based tasks under pressure.