Principal Researcher - Economic and Computation - Microsoft Research
Full Time
Cambridge, MA
Posted
Job description
We are seeking an exceptional researcher to join the Economics and Computation group in Microsoft Research New England. Our group’s mission is to drive cutting-edge research in economics and computer science, leveraging the resulting economic insights to understand the impact of technology on society. Successful applicants will help us drive this mission forward by contributing theoretical, methodological or domain expertise that complements our highly talented group of computer scientists and economists.
We will consider strong applicants from all areas of computer science, economics, or operations research whose interests are aligned with our mission. Of particular interest are applicants skilled in applied microeconomics, econometrics, industrial organization, and microeconomic theory. Relevant application areas include the economics of AI, causal machine learning, environmental economics, and decentralized markets. Applicants must exhibit the passion and ability to craft and pursue an independent research program, including a strong publication record at top venues, as well as a passion for impact and a desire to work in a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.
Microsoft Research offers an exhilarating and supportive environment for cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research, both theoretical and applied, with access to an extraordinary diversity of big and small data sources, an open publications policy, and close links to top academic institutions around the world. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day.
#Research
Responsibilities
A successful employee in this role:
- Serves as an established leader in economics and computation, and exhibits a strong command of the corresponding literature, research techniques, and business and academic context.
- Identifies and articulates a clear long-term research agenda that is academically novel and may incorporate business priorities.
- Leads a collaborative research effort (possibly spanning multiple disciplines inside and outside of Microsoft) to advance a long-term research agenda, creating societal impact.
- Expands collaborative relationships with product or business group leaders inside or outside Microsoft as a world expert and contributes to strategic decisions by sharing input and expertise.
- Authors influential publications, serves in professional roles in field of expertise, and delivers invited talks, with an impact like that of a tenured associate professor.
- Proactively provides mentorship and coaching to junior and mid-level team members (e.g., interns, early-in-career researchers, senior researchers, Ph.D. candidates).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in relevant field AND 3+ years related reasearch experience OR equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
A PhD in computer science, economics, operations research or a closely related discipline- A strong research record demonstrated by publications in prestigious venues
- Five or more years of research experience in industry and/or academia
- Leadership in the scientific community, e.g., journal editorial boards, conference program committees, professional societies
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
- Demonstrated experience fostering diversity, inclusion, and belonging in a research environment
- Demonstrated leadership in research
- Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
- Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
jjbodyshop.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, jjbodyshop.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, jjbodyshop.com is the ideal place to find your next job.