Microsoft Senior Researcher – Human-Computer Interaction 

United States, Washington 

973634610

We are seeking exceptional candidates to advance the state-of-the-art in human-computer interaction (HCI) and Human-Centered AI to help shape future user experiences. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Human-AI/agent interaction and experiences

• Generative user interfaces and interaction techniques
• Multimedia perceptual systems and interaction

• Accessible and inclusive design

• Affective computing

• Responsible AI

• AI mediated sensemaking

• Data visualization

• Spatial computing

• Human-Robot Interaction

We welcome applicants who focus on the intersection of these areas with generative AI.

As astate of the art

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (or currently pursuing) in to Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related STEM field or equivalent experience
• A research and innovationtrack recorddemonstrated

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of recent advancements in HCI, including generative AI.
• Publication record as a lead author or essential contributor at top HCI or AI venues such as CHI, UIST, ICMI, CSCW, ICML, AAAI,NeurIPS, ICLR, etc.
• Experience building real-time interactive systems, including those involving AI, visualization, graphics, novel interaction techniques
• Experience conducting research user studies of publishable quality
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams along with a team player mindset
• Proficient communicationand collaboration skills
• Ability and desire to get up to speed and contribute to new topics and techniques
• Work independently and in a team, takeinitiativeand lead engagements asrequired
• Reference letters are welcomed, though they are not mandatory. Please include them if available.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• with fellow research scientists to advance the state of the art in HCI and Human-Centered AI
• Interface with product groups to create real-world impact from research innovations
• Driving an end-to-end research agenda from ideation and prototype development to scholarly and product group impact
• Publish and contribute to top scientific conferences and journals