Research Intern - Machine Learning
MicrosoftCambridge, massachusetts, united statesUpdate time: October 14,2019
Job Description

Microsoft Research provides a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers. We pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and social sciences.

 

As an intern in the Machine Learning group at MSR New England, you will be collaborating with leading researchers and engineers to advance the state-of-the-art in the field. Specific areas of interest include:

 

  • AutoML
  • Probabilistic models
  • Deep learning
  • Natural language processing
  • Monte Carlo methods
  • Variational inference
  • Statistics
  • Statistical learning theory
  • Gaussian Processes
  • Reinforcement learning and control
  • Game Theory and Mechanism Design

 

The research, tools and services that result from this investment are woven into existing and new products and, at the same time, made open and accessible to the broader community in a bid to accelerate innovation, democratize AI and solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

Responsibilities

Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, students are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate broadly. Research internships are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer.

Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position. 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.

 

Required Qualification

  • Must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a MS or PhD program in Computer Science or related field. 

  • Must have at least 1 machine learning paper submitted or published (e.g. ICML, NeurIPS, AISTATS, UAI or arXiv). 

 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

 

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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