Microsoft Research Asia - Vancouver lab represents Microsoft Research Asia's exciting expansion into the Redmond and Asia-Pacific region. We're on a mission to transform the future of artificial intelligence by bridging the gap between cutting-edge general AI and the specialized, real-world applications that drive meaningful impact. We are currently seeking a Senior Researcherâ¯in the area ofâ¯Artificial Specialized Intelligence, with a keen interest in developing cutting-edge large foundation models and post-training techniques for different domains and scenarios. This is an opportunity to driveâ¯an ambitiousâ¯research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications ofâ¯those areas. At our lab, we focus on deeply integrating intelligent systems across every layer of computing-from infrastructure to the physical environment. Our goal is to solve complex, real-world challenges with precision, scalability, and cost-efficiency. This means working at the intersection of AI, human interaction, and environmental context through a dynamic, co-evolutionary process. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of intelligent systems, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. This is an opportunity to driveâ¯an ambitiousâ¯research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications ofâ¯those areas.