[ Microsoft – AI Residency Program | Fellowship Funding ]
Event details
| Date | 31.01.2020 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: The Microsoft AI Residency program is a 12-month role designed to advance careers in machine learning research and engineering. Residents 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 learning problems that help tackle some of society’s toughest challenges.
A diverse range of researchers, engineers, and applied scientists with unique perspectives are encouraged to apply, including candidates who may not have a traditional background in AI, but who are passionate about working on AI technologies to solve real-world challenges.
Funding: Competitive pay + benefits
Duration: 12 months
Eligibility criteria:
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the application links for Redmond or Cambridge. Please review each job description based on location, and if you feel you meet the required qualifications, you are encouraged to apply. Each application must include a CV and cover letter; the cover letter should give statement on why you are interested in the Microsoft 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 travel to the respective sites in February or March 2020, and chosen applicants will begin their 12-month residencies in September 2020.
Deadline: 31-Jan-2020
Further information
A diverse range of researchers, engineers, and applied scientists with unique perspectives are encouraged to apply, including candidates who may not have a traditional background in AI, but who are passionate about working on AI technologies to solve real-world challenges.
Funding: Competitive pay + benefits
Duration: 12 months
Eligibility criteria:
- BSc, MSc, and PhD graduates with substantial coursework in, but not limited to: computer science, electrical engineering, data science, mathematics, physics, economics, human-computer interaction, and computational biology.
- Experience developing in at least one high-level language such as Python or C/C++/C#.
- Experience with machine learning techniques or deep learning frameworks is desirable.
- Enthusiasm to move into the field is essential.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- For those seeking employment in the UK, please be advised that you will need to have current work authorization in the EU to be considered.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the application links for Redmond or Cambridge. Please review each job description based on location, and if you feel you meet the required qualifications, you are encouraged to apply. Each application must include a CV and cover letter; the cover letter should give statement on why you are interested in the Microsoft 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 travel to the respective sites in February or March 2020, and chosen applicants will begin their 12-month residencies in September 2020.
Deadline: 31-Jan-2020
Further information
- More information about the program is available here
- The application form can be found here for Redmond and here for Cambridge
- For any other questions, please contact the Research Office
Practical information
- General public
- Free