Online applications are invited for the Research Fellow at Microsoft, Bangalore. The last date for the application is January 31, 2024.
About Microsoft
Microsoft enables digital transformation in the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft set up its India operations in 1990. Microsoft in India offers its global cloud services from local data centres to accelerate digital transformation across Indian start-ups, businesses, and government agencies.
Fellowship Details
Microsoft Research India invites applications for its Research Fellows Program. The Research Fellows program exposes bright minds in India to world-class research and state-of-the-art technology. The program prepares students for careers in research, engineering, as well as entrepreneurship. MSR India has some of the best researchers pushing the frontiers of computer science and technology.
Responsibilities
- RFs spend 1 to 2 years at MSR India.
- Different projects require a different combination of skills.
- Current and past RFs have worked on –
- Solving deep theoretical problems, pushing the boundaries of AI,
- Designing new programming languages, designing and implementing security protocols at scale, fieldwork in rural India,
- Increasing the inclusivity of large language models,
- Research on fairness and ethics in AI, and designing and building large-scale software systems and networks.
- Regardless, they all consistently aim to create academic, industry, and societal impact.
Qualifications
Candidates should have completed their Bachelor’s (BE/BTech/BS) or Master’s degree (ME/MTech/MS) in Computer Science (or related areas). MSR evaluates candidates on a combination of factors including academic performance, raw smarts, development skills, and passion for research and software development.
Application Process
- Apply with your resume and at least one letter of recommendation.
- You must also fill out the RF Interest Form at this link.
- This form allows us to gather your interests so that we can match your application to appropriate projects within MSR.
- Once you have finished the application process you should see the option to add recommenders in the Action Center.
- They will then be sent an automated email with a link to upload their recommendation letters.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
Deadline
The deadline for the application is January 31, 2024.
Location
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Up to 50% work from home
