The Sociotechnical Alignment Center (STAC) is an interdisciplinary team of researchers, applied scientists, and linguists within Microsoft Research New York City (NYC), focused on guiding the responsible development and deployment of generative AI systems. We specialize in the sociotechnical alignment of generative AI systems, with a particular focus on measuring risks, including risk systematization, risk annotation, dataset creation, and metric design. Our work bridges research and practice, drawing from computer science, linguistics, social science, and statistics to address some of the most complex challenges in responsible AI. As part of our mission, we collaborate closely with product teams and policy stakeholders to translate cutting-edge research into real-world impact. We are looking for a Principal Applied Scientist to join our team and contribute to the development of foundational resources, drive research initiatives, and help shape the future of responsible AI. We welcome candidates with expertise in linguistics research, experience working with generative AI systems, and an interest in evaluation, measurement, and the sociotechnical alignment of AI technologies.
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Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees