Cambridge Residency Programme: Associate Researcher

2 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Microsoft Full time

This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate or an early career researcher or research engineer to join an interdisciplinary team and generate high impact, e.g., in the form of publications or product transfers. Working with the world's best researchers and research engineers at Microsoft Research, this role gives you the opportunity to be at the bleeding edge of our rapidly evolving technological world, seeking innovative solutions to the world's toughest challenges and improving the lives of people everywhere.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate to implement and evaluate new approaches, both conceptual and practical, within existing or new collaborations within the group and with others.
- Distil insights into effective communications, such as research papers and presentations, or other forms of communications (for example blog posts) to reach technical and general audiences.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**
- Educated to Masters (required) or PhD (preferred) level in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related area, or proven comparable experience in industry.
- Research or applied experience in machine learning, including deep learning and/or reinforcement learning (including understanding data requirements, experimentation at scale and methods of evaluation).
- Hands-on knowledge of deep-learning frameworks (required), including knowledge of how to implement and validate deep learning models.
- Strong communication skills and ability to elicit project requirements and focus on priorities and impact.
- Ability to effectively work and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.



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