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The Cambridge Lab is a great place to do an internship to expand your research horizons and taste industry research. Internships normally last 12 weeks and most commonly occur over the summer.
We are looking for variety of applicants who are graduate students on PhD programs relevant to all of our areas of research. We prefer candidates to have had two or three year’s experience of practical PhD level research.
Dates
For summer 2008 Internships, the deadline for
complete applications is 28 February 2008, and references have to be received
by this date. The admission process is quite competitive, and we encourage
applications in good time before the deadline. We aim to notify candidates of
the outcome of their applications by the end of April 2008.
What Could I Expect to Do at Microsoft for the Summer?
As an intern at Microsoft Research you will be given the same job responsibilities as a full-time researcher. You’ll be given real work with real problems to solve working along side one of our full-time researchers as your mentor. In return for your valued contribution, we will pay you a competitive salary. A number of our most successful interns have subsequently joined the full-time staff of the Cambridge, and indeed other Microsoft Research Labs.
How Long Do Internships Last?
Our Internships are in 12 week blocks – this is so you can really dive into a project and make a significant contribution. The summer months are the most popular time, but we’ll work with you to set your start and end dates any time throughout the year.
Work Permit and Visa Assistance
Where required, we can help with getting a visa or work permit, and reimburse
associated expenses.
We Take Care of Getting You Here
We will reimburse travel costs.
Accommodation
Where required, we will assist in subsidizing part of the cost of your accommodation.
Help with Shipping
We’ll contribute toward shipping expenses to help you get your personal items to and from your new location.
Bikes
A bike is great way to get around Cambridge and we’ll reimburse rental costs.
Gym
Nature didn’t intend you to be swivel-chair bound all day. We have a gym on
site!
Free Beverages
This is absolutely true. Unlimited sugar and caffeine.
Software Discounts
Get deep discounts on Microsoft software and hardware.
Intern Orientation and Mentoring
During that first crazy week, we’ll orient you to your job and to Microsoft in
general. You’ll be teamed up with a full-time mentor from your group who will
show you the ropes, give you advice, and help you get the most out of your
internship.
Salary
Yep. You’re paid. But we won’t give out numbers over the Web site. The money is
comparable with other internships in the industry.
Application
For Cambridge applications, please include a one or two page
Personal Research Statement at the end of your CV or in a separate
document. Your personal research statement should answer
the following questions:
- What are your research interests? What gets you excited?
(Please don’t tell us anything you wouldn’t speak about if asked
about your research in a public venue, such as a conference.)
- Which researcher or researchers at Cambridge would you like to work with?
- What sorts of projects would particularly interest you?
- What prior experience and expertise do you have that would be
relevant to your internship?
- What are you particularly proud of in your track record?
- Why would you be a good choice for us?
We will use your research statement primarily for selection
purposes, to see where you might fit. The actual project we offer
you may well differ from the ones you suggest.
Apply for an internship.
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