Cambridge Residency Programme: Associate Researcher (Game Intelligence) Cambridge, East of England, England
Microsoft
Full Time
Cambridge, East of England, England
58219 - 102433 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
For our Microsoft Research Cambridge (UK) location, we are seeking highly motivated Graduate Associate Researcher candidates in the area of Deep Learning with applications in Gaming. The successful applicant will work alongside prominent researchers and experienced engineers on driving machine learning insights that leverage unique data sets and applications in gaming. This will include developing new insights in areas such as imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and human-AI collaboration, and to help translate research results into high-impact products with the potential to impact billions.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate or an early career researcher or research engineer to join an interdisciplinary team and generate high impact, e.g., in the form of publications or product transfers. Working with the world's best researchers and research engineers at Microsoft Research, this role gives you the opportunity to be at the bleeding edge of our rapidly evolving technological world, seeking innovative solutions to the world's toughest challenges and improving the lives of people everywhere.
When submitting your application, include your CV with a list of publications as an attachment. You may also include your published work. For more information about the post, please feel free to email Sergio Valcarcel Macua at [email protected].
Responsibilities
- As a part of the team, you will be working with world-class researchers, engineers, and design experts, to generate novel ideas and opportunities to showcase novel machine learning techniques in video games, with the goal to inform or unlock future applications in Gaming.
- Collaborate to implement and evaluate new approaches, both conceptual and practical, within existing or new collaborations within the group and with others.
- Distil insights into effective communications, such as research papers and presentations, or other forms of communications (for example blog posts) to reach technical and general audiences.
Qualifications
Required
- Educated to Masters (required) or PhD (preferred) level in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related area, or proven comparable experience in industry.
- Research or applied experience in machine learning, including deep learning and/or reinforcement learning (including understanding data requirements, experimentation at scale and methods of evaluation).
- Hands-on knowledge of deep-learning frameworks (required), including knowledge of how to implement and validate deep learning models.
- Strong communication skills and ability to elicit project requirements and focus on priorities and impact.
- Ability to effectively work and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
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.
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Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/
Redmond, United States
Satya Nadella
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Computer Hardware Development
1975
