Microsoft Research is seeking a PhD-level Research Intern to work on a project at the intersection of situated interaction, affective computing, and human-centered AI systems to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD or equivalent program in HCI, HRI, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Psychology, or related STEM field.
- At least 2 years of research experience using human-centered approaches in HCI, HRI, ML, CV, or Affective Computing.
- Experience writing peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience with generative AI techniques, ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch), and real-time interactive systems.
- Familiarity with reinforcement learning or time-series signal processing.
- Working with large datasets (e.g., text, vision, physiology, behavioral).
- Background in affective computing, behavioral, or physiological sensing.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement research prototypes for real-time situated and adaptive interaction.
- Explore the use of the latest generative AI techniques related to interpreting multimodal interaction, conversation, and behavioral signals.
- Conduct user studies and analyze multimodal data.
- Contribute to publications and share findings with the research community.
- Prototype systems, run user studies, develop machine learning models, and explore technical capabilities of generative AI for human-AI interaction.
- Collaborate with IMF researchers
- Present findings
Other
- Currently enrolled in a PhD or equivalent program
- Be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
- Submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Research Interns are expected to contribute to the vibrant life of the community
