Microsoft Research provides a vibrant research environment with an open publications policy and with close links to top academic institutions around the world. Post-doc researcher positions provide an opportunity to develop your research career and to interact with some of the top minds in the research community, with the potential to have your research realized in products and services that will be used world-wide. Post-doc researchers are invited to define their own research agenda and demonstrate their ability to drive forward an effective program of research. Successful candidates will have a PhD and a well-established research track record as demonstrated by journal publications and conference papers, as well as participation on program committees, editorial boards, and advisory panels.
Post-doc researchers receive a competitive salary and benefits package, and are eligible for relocation expenses. Post-doc researchers are hired for a one- or two-year fixed term appointment.
You can review the biographies of our current post-docs and see our former post-docs.
Post-Doc Researcher, New England Lab (Cambridge, MA)
Applicants must have completed the requirements for a PhD, including submission of their thesis, prior to joining Microsoft Research.
Qualifications include a strong academic record in one of the following areas in which we are focusing our search:
- Computer science (including algorithms, algorithmic game theory, complexity, communication, cryptography, machine learning, vision)
- Computational systems biology
- Economics and game theory
- Mathematics
- Social media (including communications, sociology, anthropology, media studies)
To be considered for employment for any post-doctorate opportunity at the New England lab, we require your completion of an online application and the submission of the following:
- CV
- Publications list
- Research statement
- At least three letters of recommendation.
To apply for a post-doc position at Microsoft Research New England
- Submit your online application.
- If your research is closely related to any New England lab’s members, indicate their name in your online application.
- Qualified economics candidates must apply by using our listing on the American Economic Association’s Job Openings for Economists.
- Qualified candidates may also consider applying for the joint Microsoft Research and MIT Schramm Postdoctoral Fellowship in Probability Theory and Discrete Mathematics. Schramm Fellowship applications should be submitted via mathjobs.org; see http://math.mit.edu/about/employment.html.
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After you submit your application, send us an email alerting us so that we can immediately request letters of reference on your behalf.
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If your research is closely related to any New England lab’s members, indicate their name in your email to us.
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Qualified social media candidates should also include in the email the following:
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Two journal articles, book chapters, or an equivalent writing sample
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An abstract of your dissertation (one page maximum length)
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A description of how your research agenda relates to social media (one page maximum length)
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2011 Application Deadlines
To ensure full consideration, we encourage interested candidates to apply by December 1, 2011.
- This deadline ensures full consideration of applicants to whom the February 3, 2012 job offer deadline coordinated by AMS applies.
- Applications will continue to be accepted after this date, subject to availability.
- Our search for post docs is now closed.
For any questions about the application process, send us email.
Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity.Announcement:
Our 2011 'Call for Post Doc Applications' Period is now closed. Please check back after October 1, 2012 for annoucements concerning the 2012 Application Period.
