Microsoft is looking to solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment through research and development in areas such as Machine Learning, Large Language Models, and Human-Centered AI.
Requirements
- Proven experience in various fields such as Generative AI, LLMs, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, and Human-centered AI
- Expertise in Reinforcement Learning, including methods (RLHF, RLVR, RFT), Environment (Arena, Gym) and Learning from User Feedback in the Wild
- Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions
- Actively conducting research in at least one of the following areas: Collaborative or Multi-party AI Agents, Multi Agent Simulations, Tool-Use and Multi-Turn Reinforcement Learning, Learning from user interactions or human feedback in the wild
- Synthetic data generation for LLM evaluation and fine-tuning
- Rubric-based LLM graders for reward models
- Model finetuning
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in areas such as Generative AI, LLMs, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, and Human-centered AI
- Collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers to advance research and development
- Present findings and contribute to the vibrant life of the community
- Work on research projects, including collaborative or multi-party AI agents, multi-agent simulations, and tool-use and multi-turn reinforcement learning
- Derive creative and innovative solutions to complex problems
- Conduct research in at least one of the following areas: Collaborative or Multi-party AI Agents, Multi Agent Simulations, Tool-Use and Multi-Turn Reinforcement Learning, Learning from user interactions or human feedback in the wild
- Evaluate and benchmark LLM agents
Other
- Accepted or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Information Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Economics, Operation Research or a related STEM field
- At least 1 year of experience in conducting research and writing peer-reviewed publications
- Research Interns are expected to 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
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration skills
