The Machine Learning and Perception group is one of the major research groups at Microsoft Research Cambridge. Its research broadly aims at structure and exploiting structure in real-world data sets, with applications such as matchmaking in online gaming, intelligent image processing, web search and analysis of DNA data.
Research Areas
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Computer Vision Vision is the study of how computers can be programmed to understand and react to images and video. At Microsoft we take an approach that spans the range from theory to practice. |
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Information Retrieval Understanding and improving Search – through theory, modelling, experimentation and implementation. |
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Machine Learning |
Internships
Every year, we welcome several interns in the Machine Learning and Perception group. To apply for an internship, please refer to the Cambridge Lab Intership Program page.
What former interns have said:
“An inspiring place to work — lots of clever people and exciting research!”
— Timothy Hospedales, Intern 2007, Microsoft Research Cambridge
Former Members
Overview
Careers
- The Machine Learning and Perception Group has vacancies from time to time. We are always interested to hear from outstanding scientists, especially recent PhDs, but also established researchers. For further information please contact Andrew Blake.
Contact Us
- Machine Learning
and Perception
Microsoft Research
7 J J Thomson Ave
Cambridge CB3 0FB, UK
+44 1223 479700






