Research Intern - AI & Human Systems
About The Position
Microsoft Research’s AI & Human Systems group at Microsoft Research New York City and Microsoft Research New England is seeking multiple Research Interns. The group brings together researchers and applied scientists from areas including fairness, accountability, transparency and ethics in AI; sociotechnical alignment; economics and computation; and computational social science. Interns work with mentors on research that advances the goal of developing AI that boosts productivity, accelerates innovation, and helps people flourish while safeguarding their agency. Research draws on multiple disciplines to study, measure, and design AI systems and understand their effects on people, teams, organizations, markets, economies, and societies. Topics include AI measurement and evaluation; the impacts of AI on individuals, organizations, and society; human–AI interaction and meaningful human engagement with AI; and agentic systems, markets, and institutions that shape AI’s participation in the economy and society. The 12-week internship pairs interns with mentors. Interns collaborate with other interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the research community. Research internships are offered year-round and typically begin in summer. Interns are expected to be physically located at their manager’s Microsoft worksite for the duration of the internship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a doctorate degree program in a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in studying AI and human systems.
- Desire to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
- Experience using AI to thoughtfully enhance one’s own research.
- Proficiency with AI tools.
- Physically located at the manager’s Microsoft worksite for the duration of the internship.
- Submit at least two reference letters, a cover letter, and relevant work or research samples.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to conduct original research.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and cross-group and cross-cultural collaboration.
- Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions.
- Proficiency with AI tools.
Responsibilities
- Work with mentors on research related to AI and human systems.
- Collaborate with fellow Research Interns and researchers.
- Present research findings.
- Contribute to the research community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
