Post Doc Researcher - Computational Social Science - Microsoft Research
 Microsoft | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
 Nov 14, 2024 | |
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OverviewCall 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), Economics and Computation, Machine Learning and AI and AI for Systems) and with groups across Microsoft Research. Application deadline: December 20, 2024 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.
ResponsibilitiesAs 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. | |