Cambridge Residency Programme - Post-Doctoral Researcher: Impact of AI on Human Cognition Cambridge, East of England, England
Microsoft
Full Time
Cambridge, East of England, England
58429 - 102314 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Microsoft Research Cambridge UK is seeking an exceptional post-doctoral researcher to explore the impact of generative AI on human cognition.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop experience in corporate research and the intersection of academic, company, and customer impact. You should be a self-starter with a passion for exploring the short- and longer-term impact of using AI on critical aspects of cognition such as learning and memory. You will undertake an effective program of basic and applied research to help inform the future of technology design and provide a better line of sight into the future of skills, jobs, and education.
You should be primarily a quantitative researcher with expertise in experimental design, literature reviews, managing and executing experimental studies, and analysis, write-up, and presentation of results. Your outcomes will be geared towards product and organizational impact as well as academic thought leadership, translating your findings for multidisciplinary internal and external audiences
Responsibilities
- Sourcing and curating relevant research materials.
- Developing annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, and background briefings.
- Development of research questions and design of experimental studies.
- Research project management and execution of studies.
- Data analysis and write up of research results.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD (completed or close to completion) in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors engineering, or a related social science field such as Cognitive Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Behavioural Science, or Behavioural Economics. Applicants with a Master’s degree with appropriate experience will also be considered.
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrable expertise in quantitative cognitive/behavioural science methods and research design
- Strong skills in academic research
- Organisation and communication skills
Preferred/Additional Qualifications:
- Working experience with generative AI
- Basic software development or interest
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/
Redmond, United States
Satya Nadella
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Computer Hardware Development
1975
