Microsoft · 20 hours ago
Research Intern - Technology for Religious Empowerment
Redmond, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$8,760/mo - $14,360/moMicrosoft provides a dynamic environment for research careers with a focus on innovation in various fields. The Research Intern will investigate the integration of Microsoft technologies with the needs of religious communities, contributing to research and development while collaborating with experts in the field.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life
Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides
During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community
This summer we will explore critical opportunities for adapting and designing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to better serve the needs of a diversity of religious communities through model evaluations, product design, customer and employee research, responsible AI practices and more
Our Research Intern will have a range of potential projects to choose from within this domain and will be empowered to shape the work in the direction of their passion and external studies
The Research Internship will combine research and practice and involve collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders and aim to catalyze the development of a new research focus in this area
Qualification
Required
Accepted or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, social sciences, or a related STEM
Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager's Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
You'll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples
Preferred
Academic study or personal background related to religion, faith, theology or the social scientific study thereof
Experience in entrepreneurial, multistakeholder or multifunctional settings
Demonstrated interest in and dedication to issues of religious inclusion, liberty and participation in civic life
Experience translating abstract, ethical or philosophical principles into concrete, quantifiable metrics
Experience with multiple emerging technologies, such as, but not limited to, Generative AI, Agentic Systems
Demonstrated ability in prototyping with modern AI/ML and development platforms
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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Founded in 1975
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Satya Nadella
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