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Microsoft · 2 weeks ago

Research Intern - Environmental Policy/Public Policy

positionRedmond, WA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$6,710/mo - $13,270/mo

Microsoft is a leading technology company that offers dynamic research internships in various scientific and technical disciplines. The Research Intern will collaborate with world-class researchers to conduct research in decision making and policy analysis, contributing to innovative projects and advancing their own careers.

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Responsibilities

Conduct research in decision making and causal inference with large language models
Design and implement experiments, prototypes, or simulations
Analyze results and contribute to technical reports or publications
Collaborate with mentors and team members to achieve project goals

Qualification

Causal machine learningPolicy analysisLarge language modelsPythonResearch experienceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or related field
One or more publications in causal machine learning, policy analysis, and related areas

Preferred

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar
Proficient problem-solving and communication skills
Experience with commercial and/or open source large language models
Prior research experience demonstrated through publications or projects

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
location
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
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

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Satya Nadella
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