Post Doc Researcher - Computational Social Science - Microsoft Research
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Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Call for Postdocs in Computational Social Science at Microsoft Research NYC
The Computational Social Science group at Microsoft Research NYC is actively seeking a qualified postdoctoral researcher to join us in advancing the state-of-the-art in computational social science and online experimentation. The ideal applicant will possess awareness of the theoretical and experimental social science literature, experience with experimental design, as well as demonstrated statistics and computer programming expertise.
Microsoft Research offers an exhilarating and supportive environment for cutting-edge , multidisciplinary research with access to an extraordinary diversity of big and small data sources, ample budget for online experimentation, and close links to top academic institutions around the world. We seek applicants with the passion and ability to craft and pursue an independent research program, including a strong publication record at top research venues.
The Computational Social Science group in New York includes the following researchers (click on each link to view their respective projects and publications): Dan Goldstein , Jake Hofman , and David Rothschild . We collaborate extensively with the other groups at MSR NYC and New England: FATE (fairness/accountability/transparency/ethics in AI) , E conomics and Computation , M achine Learning and AI and AI for Systems ) and with groups across Microsoft Research.
Application deadline: December 20 , 202 4
To be assured of full consideration, all of your materials, including reference letters , need to be received by the application deadline. Applications received after that date may or may not be considered.
Responsibilities:
As a postdoc, you define your research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of research . We highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
To ensure we receive a complete application from you, PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS :
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and pluralistic research environment, and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, as well as students with non-traditional backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 20 , 202 4
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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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The Computational Social Science group at Microsoft Research NYC is actively seeking a qualified postdoctoral researcher to join us in advancing the state-of-the-art in computational social science and online experimentation. The ideal applicant will possess awareness of the theoretical and experimental social science literature, experience with experimental design, as well as demonstrated statistics and computer programming expertise.
Microsoft Research offers an exhilarating and supportive environment for cutting-edge , multidisciplinary research with access to an extraordinary diversity of big and small data sources, ample budget for online experimentation, and close links to top academic institutions around the world. We seek applicants with the passion and ability to craft and pursue an independent research program, including a strong publication record at top research venues.
The Computational Social Science group in New York includes the following researchers (click on each link to view their respective projects and publications): Dan Goldstein , Jake Hofman , and David Rothschild . We collaborate extensively with the other groups at MSR NYC and New England: FATE (fairness/accountability/transparency/ethics in AI) , E conomics and Computation , M achine Learning and AI and AI for Systems ) and with groups across Microsoft Research.
Application deadline: December 20 , 202 4
To be assured of full consideration, all of your materials, including reference letters , need to be received by the application deadline. Applications received after that date may or may not be considered.
Responsibilities:
As a postdoc, you define your research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of research . We highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a PhD (with expected completion by June) or have completed a PhD degree in a social science , mathematical, or computational field with demonstrated research using advanced computational methods to address social science questions.
- Strong computer programming skills demonstrated by the authorship and/or publication of source code and the completion of programming courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Research ability demonstrated by journal and conference publications
To ensure we receive a complete application from you, PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS :
- Upload your CV with your application
- When prompted in your application, please provide the names and contact information of at least 2 referees (in most cases one will be from your dissertation advisor; others may be from any other senior collaborators)
- Upload (as separate attachments to your application) 2 conference or journal articles, book chapters, or equivalent writing samples that you are most proud of and which best demonstrate your expertise
- Upload (as an attachment to your application) one academic statement (min 3 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda, and your service and outreach activities and plans (e.g., those related to mentoring or diversity)
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and pluralistic research environment, and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, as well as students with non-traditional backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research agenda that overlaps with computational social science group
- P articipation and activity in the scientific community
- The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environmen t
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 20 , 202 4
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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
#Research