Microsoft Research Intern - AI & Productivity 

United States, Washington 

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Building this “productivity flywheel” for human-AI collaboration requires methodological innovation to learn from data and translate that learning into advances at all levels of the AI stack, from the model and system level to the application and user interaction. In this quantitative role, the Research Intern will draw on cutting-edge methods from one or more of computer science, computational social science, economics, and data science to help build the next generation of human-AI productivity systems.

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, related STEM field, or relevant scientific field such as Economics.
• At least 1 year of experience conducting research, writing peer-reviewed publications and software development.

Other Requirements

• Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
• In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance, so they will be ready to submit your letter.

• Experience working with large naturalistic text datasets and NLP models.
• Demonstrated understanding of the latest AI models, including fine tuning, prompt optimization, orchestration, and/or use of LLMs for classification and scientific measurement.
• Strong experimental, modeling, and/or forecasting statistical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas.
• Demonstrated ability to author scientific publications.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including ability to present findings.

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Additionally, AI & Productivity Research Interns will complete a full scientific research project, from project selection through technical work and analysis, and finally drafting a manuscript to submit for publication.