A research position at the machine learning area of Microsoft Research Asia offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of machine learning research and technology development, and work with world‑class research colleagues on meaningful research problems. Our researchers also have the opportunity to work with Microsoft’s product groups and external partners, to make real-world impacts on billions of users.

The current areas of work in the machine learning area range from the design of learning algorithms, the establishment of learning theories, the constructions of learning system, and the adaptation to different applications (such as machine translation, FinTech, logistics, and healthcare).

MSR Asia is looking for researchers who can do world-class research in the machine learning area, and/or transfer the research results to products of Microsoft and external partners.

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or master degree in computer science or related disciplines, and a well-established research track record in machine learning or related fields. Applicants should demonstrate leadership in their field as evidenced by high quality publications or a track record of innovation. Good implementation skills and mathematical background are highly preferred. Candidates must also be able to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product teams. We are particularly interested in candidates who can work across disciplinary boundaries.

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.

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