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Senior Researcher: Machine Learning for Intelligent Systems

Microsoft· Research Sciences
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Cambridge, United Kingdom£74.7k - £122.6kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Researcher role in Microsoft Research Cambridge focused on integrated intelligent systems, aiming to develop new foundations for AI agents that can operate reliably over long horizons, be understandable and governable, with opportunities in memory, reasoning, control, tools and computation, and multi-agent architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead an original research programme in one or more areas: memory; reasoning and control; tools and computation; or relevant multi-agent algorithms and architectures.
  • Contribute to the team’s broader scientific direction through collaboration and the development of new research directions.
  • Advance rigorous and responsible approaches to intelligent systems, considering reliability, efficiency, transparency, privacy, and human oversight alongside capability.
  • Collaborate with researchers across Microsoft Research and the wider research community.
  • Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, open scientific engagement, and collaboration with the broader research community.
  • Mentor interns and less experienced researchers, providing guidance and feedback on their research and development.

Qualifications

  • A PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Deep expertise and a solid record of original research in one or more areas of AI or machine learning, such as statistical methods, optimisation, probabilistic modelling, reinforcement learning, deep learning and learning theory, evidenced by top-tier publications or equivalent research contributions.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify important research questions and independently drive research projects.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas to a broad scientific audience and collaborate effectively across research areas and teams.

Skills

Required:PhD in relevant fieldOriginal research track recordCommunication and collaboration
Nice to have:Mentoring
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