Post Doc Researcher (Rolling Intake)

Your role

The Microsoft Research India Post-doctoral Researcher program brings together fresh PhDs from all over the world with their researchers. It provides the post-doctoral researchers, the opportunity to work closely with Microsoft’s researchers and product groups. Simultaneously, researchers benefit and learn from the varied expertise of the post-docs.

Responsibilities

Post-doctoral researchers must demonstrate innovative work in their field as evidenced by high-quality publications, and a track record for innovation. Candidates must also be able to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams. Postdoctoral researchers spend 1 to 2 years at MSR India.

Their current areas of work range over Algorithms, Machine Learning, Systems (distributed systems, networking, programming languages, security and privacy, cryptography), Human-Computer Interaction, and applications of technology to solve societal problems (such as education, health, affordable access to technology). Projects in the lab are interdisciplinary and span across these research areas.

About you

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields. Most applicants are recent PhD graduates. Applicants should have high-quality publications and a good record of innovation and research. Candidates must also be able to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams.

Benefits

As part of Microsoft, you will receive benefits such as:

• Industry-leading healthcare
• Discounts on products and services
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Giving programs
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Generous time away
• Opportunities to network and connect

Training & development

During the tenure, each postdoctoral researcher will receive ongoing guidance and mentoring from an experienced researcher at Microsoft Research. You'll have access to hundreds of technical, management, and professional development classes, both online and in-person. The lab has a vibrant research environment of the highest standard and a welcoming social life of diversity and international culture.

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Career progression

On completion of the tenure, the post-docs have gone on to join both academic and industrial positions in various capacities. Microsoft offers employees opportunities to continuously expand their knowledge, stay current in their field, and grow throughout their careers. Their transformative experience fosters personal and professional development, preparing individuals to become future leaders in a diverse and impactful workforce.

How to apply

Interested candidates must apply with their application materials (including CV, Research Statement, and contact information of at least three references who can write letters of recommendation). They also encourage applicants to send emails to a member of their research staff (whose interest most closely matches theirs) about their application. Their staff webpages can be accessed from Microsoft Research India by browsing through their research interests or by accessing the people page. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Sources

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• careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/home.html
• careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/life-at-microsoft/benefits.html
• youtube.com