Microsoft Post Doc Researcher - Computational Social Science Microsoft Research 

United States, New York, New York 

754289836

The ideal applicant will possess awareness of the theoretical and experimental social science literature, experience with experimental design, as well as demonstrated statistics and computer programming expertise.

in New York includes the following researchers (click on each link to view their respective projects and publications):and New England:

Application deadline:, 202

To be assured of full consideration,all ofyour materials,including reference letters, need to be received bythe application deadline.Applications received after that date may or may not be considered.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a PhD (with expected completionbyJune) or have completedaPhDdegree in a social science, mathematical,or computational field withdemonstratedresearch usingadvancedcomputational methods to address social science questions.

• Strong computer programming skillsdemonstratedby the authorship and/or publication of source codeandthe completion of programming courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Research abilitydemonstratedby journal and conference publications

Other Qualifications:

To ensure we receive a complete application from you,PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload your CV with your application

• When prompted in your application, please provide thenamesand contact information of at least2referees (inmost

• Upload (as separate attachments to your application) 2 conference or journal articles, book chapters, or equivalent writing samples that you are most proudofand which bestdemonstrateyourexpertise

• Upload (as an attachment to your application) one academic statement (min 3 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda, and your service and outreach activities and plans (e.g., those related to mentoring or diversity)

After youyour application, the system will send a request for letters to your list of referees on your behalfNote: The application system will not request reference letters until after you haveYou may wish to alert your letter writers in advance so that they will beready toyour letter by our application deadlineWhile you will not be able to view the letters themselves, you can check the status of individual reference requests within your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research agenda that overlaps withcomputational social sciencegroup
• Participation and activity in the scientific community
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment

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

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