Senior Researcher - Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Centered AI - Microsoft Research
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 03, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe MSR Future Experiences Team is inviting applications for aSenior Researcher to join our team in solving real-world problems and pushing the boundaries of Human-Computer Interaction and AI. We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers, engineers, scientists, and designers who are exploring future human experiences through prototyping, system-building, design sketching, and observational study of human behavior. You can learn more about our group and recent research at http://aka.ms/future-experiences. We are seeking exceptional candidates to advance the state-of-the-art in human-computer interaction (HCI) and Human-Centered AI to help shape future user experiences. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, the following: Human-AI/agent interaction and experiences Generative user interfaces and interaction techniquesMultimedia perceptual systems and interaction Accessible and inclusive design Affective computing Responsible AI AI mediated sensemaking Data visualization Spatial computing Human-Robot Interaction We welcome applicants who focus on the intersection of these areas with generative AI. As a Senior Researcher on our team, you will work closely with researchers, engineers, and designers at Microsoft to create working prototypes of novel systems, developing new enabling technologies as needed. We expect the candidate to perform scholarly research, publish academic papers, and engage with Microsoft product groups to advance the state of the art and create meaningful impact. You will collaborate closely with other researchers and engineers across the company to amplify your impact and grow your career in a supportive and stimulating environment. We seek candidates who are eager to bring your vision to reality in a way that positively impacts the world. Microsoft Research provides a vibrant, multidisciplinary research environment, with an open publication 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. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability and are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesWork with fellow research scientists to advance the state of the art in HCI and Human-Centered AIInterface with product groups to create real-world impact from research innovations Driving an end-to-end research agenda from ideation and prototype development to scholarly and product group impact Publish and contributeto topscientific conferencesand journals | |