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Work type
On-site
Location
NY
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
55 days ago
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71 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $152k
$86k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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Join Microsoft Research New York City as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics in AI (FATE), a two-year position starting July 2026. This role involves defining your own research agenda while collaborating with a diverse team of researchers on cutting-edge projects that address the social implications of machine learning and AI. You will contribute to ongoing research initiatives focusing on topics such as responsible AI, AI transparency, human-AI interaction, and AI’s impact on society from various disciplinary perspectives. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in fields like computer science, statistics, or sociology, with evidence of research contributions through publications and broader community engagement. Proficiency in relevant methodologies and strong communication skills are essential for this interdisciplinary environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across Microsoft and leading academic institutions globally.

Skills

Python Java R SQL TensorFlow PyTorch GitHub CI/CD Microsoft Azure Google Scholar Academic Writing Machine Learning Data Visualization Statistical Analysis Research Methodology Ethics in AI Human-AI Interaction Sociotechnical Systems Critical Thinking

What you'll do

  • Define and pursue an independent research agenda in AI ethics and social implications.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on cutting-edge FATE projects.
  • Publish research findings in conferences or journals relevant to AI ethics.
  • Develop methodologies for evaluating and measuring fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics in AI systems.
  • Engage with the broader scientific community through participation and contributions.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in relevant field (e.g., computer science, statistics) conferred by July 2026.
  • Demonstrated research ability through at least two conference or journal publications.
  • Research agenda overlapping with Microsoft Research NYC FATE team.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and interdisciplinary within a diverse team.
  • Active participation and contribution in the scientific community.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and presentation.

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