Cambridge Residency Programme Postdoc Researcher, Generative Experiences & Collaborative Workflows
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Researcherfor our Cambridge ResidencyProgrammein the area ofPeople-Centric AI at Microsoft Research Cambridge (UK).The position willfocus ondevelopingtools that use AI modelsto generate dynamic ormalleable user experienceswherecontent isgeneratedto fit the needs ofend-users or isco-createdand co-evolveswith their interestedinapplyinggenerative AI toactivity-centricandcollaborativescenarios andhavea background in human-AI should have experience inprototypingAI-first experiences such as dynamicUIAIcoding/writing interfaces or similar.
People-Centric AI is a multidisciplinaryResearch Areato develop knowledge model capabilities and experiences that enable human agency and skillsupportcreativity and collaboration andensureequitablerepresentation and a team wedo this by blending research disciplines design and engineering. A key aim is to produce principles and insights to shape human-AI interaction especially as models are given greater flexibility and control over the content and interfaces they generate and as the practices and expectations of people using these systems evolve.
We encourage applications from all candidates who are excited to tackle the deep challenges in People-Centric AIrelated to generative experiencesin a multidisciplinary context.
This posting will be active until the position is filled and we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. For more information about the post questions can be sent by email to the hiring managerSiân Lindley ().
Microsofts mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more andwerededicated to this mission acrossevery aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.
This position is a part of ourtwo-year residency program and provides a unique opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research.
Responsibilities
Thesuccessful candidatewilluse generative AI to develop new methods and prototypes to support groups of users working togethertailoring content and toolsto each individual and to theteam as a will contribute by developingtechnologiesandcreatingreusabletechnical approachesthatshapefutureAI willwork closelywithHCIand MLresearchers designers and willpublish at top research venues.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
Completed or on track to a PhD in a relevant field (e.g. HCI ML Computer Science) or equivalent industry experience.
Expertiseinresearchingand developingtoolsforinteractions between generative AI-models and end-usersevidencedby top-tier publications and/or experience.
Strong software engineering experience in prototype development robust evaluation frameworks or training (post-training) language models preferably both with and without using AI code agents.
Ability to clearly communicate your research to a diverse audience.
Motivated to tackle technological problems rooted in real-world human needs including an interest in how AI systems interact with people and society and a commitment to designing inclusive socially impactful technologies.
Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting anditerate technical solutions with feedback from the team/users.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications:
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team including the ability to clearly translate technical concepts ideas and requirements to non-technical and multi-disciplinary audiences.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.
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