Microsoft Senior Researcher -- Artificial Intelligence 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

639626542

(MSR NYC) is seeking applicants foraSenior Researcher), both broadly inML, and specifically in the areas ofscience ofdeep learninggenerative AI,post-training and test-time scaling,modular transfer learning, and in areas that bridgeML interests with other research areasat MSR NYC and other MSR labs, particularly the Montreal and New England labs.We encourage applicants withstrong empirical, theoretical, or mixedto apply.

As a Senior Researcher, you will have the opportunity to pursue your own research agendaand futureresearch projects.

, multidisciplinary research, both theoretical and empirical, with access to an extraordinary diversity of data sources, an open publications policy, and close links to top academic institutions around the world.

Applicants should haveevidence of research contributions throuce or journal publins or equivalentand broader contributions to the research community. Applicants must have fulfilled their PhD degree requirements, including submission of their dissertation, prior to joining MSR NYC.

Microsoft Research is committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global communities we serve. We actively seek to build an inclusive and equitable research environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a broad range of experiences and perspectives. Our team works collectively to ensure that Microsoft Research remains a respectful, collaborative, and high-impact space for all researchers.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we are dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in relevant field (completed or close to completion by the start date).

• Research abilitydemonstratedby two conference or journal publications, book chapters, or equivalent (potentially unpublished) writing samples, requested as part of the application.

How to Apply

To ensure we receive aapplication from you, please be sure to follow these instructions:

• Upload your CV.

• When prompted in your application, please provide the names and contact information for at least 3 reference letter writers (innearly allcases, one will be from your dissertation advisor).

• Upload (as separate attachments to your application) 2 conference or journal articles, book chapters, or equivalent (potentially unpublished) writing samples that you are most proud of, and which bestdemonstrateyourexpertise.

• Upload (as an attachment to your application) an academic statement (no more than 4 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda.

• After yousubmityour application, the system will send arequest forletters to your list of references on your behalf.Note:The application system will not request reference letters until after youhave submittedyour application.You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance so that they will be ready tosubmityour letter. While you will not be able to view the letters themselves, you can check thestatusof individual reference requests within your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research agenda that overlaps with ML & AI research at MSR NYCand/orMSR New Englandand MSR Montreal

• The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

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• communicationskills.

Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

As a
, 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 buildingnew ideaswith members of the group and others. Youalso have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide.