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Microsoft · 4 days ago

Post Doc Researcher - Economics - Microsoft Research

positionNew York, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$101K/yr - $199K/yr

Microsoft Research (MSR) is an academic research organization within Microsoft focused on impactful research and innovation. The Postdoc Researcher will define their research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, contributing to fundamental and applied research in economics and related fields.

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Responsibilities

As a Postdoc, you define your research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research
We highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others
You have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide

Qualification

PhD in EconomicsApplied micro theoryMachine learningEconometricsGame theoryResearch abilityCollaboration

Required

PhD in Economics or relevant field (completed or close to completion by summer of 2026)
Experience in applied theory or applied micro, including behavioral, development, digitization, econometrics, game theory, health, labor, IO, machine learning, market design, public, and related fields

Company

Microsoft

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dateFounded in 1975
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Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.microsoft.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
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Satya Nadella
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