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Senior Researcher - Machine Learning & Statistics

Microsoft· Research Sciences
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Cambridge, MA$119.8k - $234.7kfull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Senior Researcher position at Microsoft Research New England (Cambridge, MA) focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related areas. Seeks candidates nearing PhD completion or with comparable research experience to define and pursue an independent research program and contribute to large-scale research efforts across ML, statistics, and related disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Help define and lead an independent research agenda spanning fundamental and applied work.
  • Collaborate closely with researchers, engineers, and other colleagues across disciplines helping shape the direction of ongoing and future projects
  • Contribute to large-scale research efforts.
  • Develop new ideas, conduct rigorous research, publish influential results, and explore opportunities for research to inform products and services used worldwide.

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:Independent research program developmentCollaboration across disciplines
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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