Microsoft · 1 month ago
Post Doc - Natural Language Processing - Microsoft Word Applied Science
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yrMicrosoft is a leading technology company known for its innovative AI-powered writing assistance solutions. The Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct high-quality applied research in natural language processing to drive innovation and support product development within the Microsoft Word Applied Science team.
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Responsibilities
Works with a principal applied scientist mentor to define and refine an applied research project that aligns with product priorities and customer needs
Stays updated with the latest research and trends in NLP and related fields and explore new ideas and opportunities for innovation
Brings new technology and approaches into production by applying long-term research efforts to solve immediate product needs
Participates in collaborative relationships with relevant research, product and business groups inside or outside of Microsoft and provides expertise or technology to create business impact
Understands and follows ethics and privacy policies when executing research processes and/or collecting data/information
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science or related field with a focus on NLP (completed or close to completion by the start date)
Demonstrated research excellence evidenced by at least two peer-reviewed publications or equivalent high-quality writing samples, provided as part of the application
Preferred
Research interests that support the future direction of Microsoft Word's applied science initiatives
Proven ability to work in highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and cross-organizational environments
Active engagement in the scientific community (e.g., publications, reviewing, open-source contributions, workshops, or conference participation)
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Benefits and other compensation
Company
Microsoft
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Founded in 1975
10001+ employees
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