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SUMMARY:[ Microsoft – AI Residency Program | Fellowship Funding ]
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CATEGORIES:Call for proposal
DESCRIPTION:Aim:  The Microsoft AI Residency program is a 12-month role d
 esigned to advance careers in machine learning research and engineering. R
 esidents will have the opportunity to work alongside prominent researchers
  and engineers in either Redmond\, WA\, or Cambridge\, UK. They will build
  skills and get hands-on experience working on practical AI and machine le
 arning problems that help tackle some of society’s toughest challenges.\
 n\nA diverse range of researchers\, engineers\, and applied scientists wit
 h unique perspectives are encouraged to apply\, including candidates who m
 ay not have a traditional background in AI\, but who are passionate about 
 working on AI technologies to solve real-world challenges.\n\nFunding: Com
 petitive pay + benefits\n\nDuration: 12 months\n\nEligibility criteria:  
 \n\n	BSc\, MSc\, and PhD graduates with substantial coursework in\, but no
 t limited to: computer science\, electrical engineering\, data science\, m
 athematics\, physics\, economics\, human-computer interaction\, and comput
 ational biology.\n	Experience developing in at least one high-level langua
 ge such as Python or C/C++/C#.\n	Experience with machine learning techniqu
 es or deep learning frameworks is desirable.\n	Enthusiasm to move into the
  field is essential.\n	Ability to work in a highly collaborative and inter
 disciplinary environment.\n	Strong communication skills.\n	For those seeki
 ng employment in the UK\, please be advised that you will need to have cur
 rent work authorization in the EU to be considered.\n\n\nHow to Apply: Int
 erested and qualified candidates should apply using the application links 
 for Redmond or Cambridge. Please review each job description based on loca
 tion\, and if you feel you meet the required qualifications\, you are enco
 uraged to apply. Each application must include a CV and cover letter\; the
  cover letter should give statement on why you are interested in the Micro
 soft AI Residency program and what you want to get out of the residency if
  selected. If selected for an interview\, candidates will be asked to trav
 el to the respective sites in February or March 2020\, and chosen applican
 ts will begin their 12-month residencies in September 2020.\n\nDeadline: 
      31-Jan-2020\n\nFurther information\n\n\n	More information about t
 he program is available here\n	The application form can be found here for 
 Redmond and here for Cambridge\n	For any other questions\, please contact 
 the Research Office\n
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