Job Description

Microsoft Research India is inviting applications for researcher positions. A research position at Microsoft Research India offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of Computer Science research and technology development, and work with worldclass colleagues on meaningful research problems.

Our areas of interest are , , , and . Projects in the lab are inter-disciplinary and span across these research areas. While we are looking for exceptional candidates in all these areas, we are particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated track record in AI/ML, including new models and architectures, systems support for such workloads, scientific understanding of large ML models, innovative applications of ML models, and explorations at the intersection of AI/ML and societal issues and concerns.

Interested candidates should:

• Apply on the link below with their application material (including CV, research statement, and at least three letters of recommendation).
• Send an email to a member of our research staff (whose interest most closely matches theirs) about their application. Our staff webpages can be accessed from

by browsing through the research areas. * Fill up an accompanying questionnaire
to help us streamline the applications.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Located in Bengaluru, Microsoft Research India is one of the most attractive places to pursue a research career in Computer Science and related disciplines. The lab has a vibrant research environment of the highest standard, and a welcoming social life of diverse and international culture. Besides full-time researchers and engineers, the lab hosts many postdoctoral researchers (with PhDs) and research fellows (with bachelor\'s or master\'s degrees) on fixed-term appointments, who add significantly to the lab\xe2\x80\x99s vibrancy. Read more about Microsoft\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to Global Diversity and Inclusion .

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Responsibilities:

As a Researcher, you will collaborate with other researchers and Microsoft product development teams to:

• Advance the state-of-the-art and publish research openly in prestigious venues.
• Influence Microsoft products and catalyze the design of new products used by billions of users.
• Drive research end-to-end towards meaningful impact.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related disciplines.

Additional Qualifications:

• A well-established research agenda as evidenced by high quality publications.
• A track record of innovation and impact that is commensurate with experience and seniority.

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 .

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