Microsoft · 21 hours ago
Senior Researcher - Machine Learning - Microsoft Research
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft is a mission-focused organization within Microsoft Research, working at the forefront of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and life sciences research. The role of Senior Researcher - Machine Learning involves advancing the ways AI can accelerate discovery in biomedicine and life sciences through innovative research methodologies and collaboration with a diverse team.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and evaluate novel methodologies for scientific discovery through artificial intelligence, non-exhaustively including techniques around post-training, inference-time optimization, interpretability, and experimental design
Application-specific benchmarking and interpretation: Invent and apply techniques for developing a deep understanding of the capabilities of deep learning models as they relate to specific biological data domains and life sciences research questions of interest
System Optimization: Develop approaches for inference-time optimization of interaction patterns with deep learning models, e.g., context optimization, intelligent sampling, etc
In addition to these specific technical areas, candidates will be required to participate in robust, repeatable team-based technical research and be effective communicators
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in relevant field
OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience
OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience creating and using generative AI or other ML techniques in the life sciences
Experience working with biological data (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, microscopy), applying both advanced methods and standard bioinformatics tools. Proven track record in bioinformatic algorithm development, benchmarking, interpretation, and application
Experience innovating software, systems, or workflows that leverage generative AI-based systems to solve real-world problems in the life sciences. This includes techniques like context engineering, prompt optimization, and optimization of test-time compute
Experience creating robust, repeatable technical research artifacts as part of an interdisciplinary team
Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
Company
Microsoft
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