Research Intern, Economics and Computation

Microsoft

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TL;DR · Research Intern, Economics and Computation

Join the Economics and Computation group at Microsoft Research as a summer 2026 intern, working alongside researchers and postdocs on cutting-edge projects in market design, AI economics, social learning, and more. Based in New England or New York City, you will contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives, collaborating closely with peers across various labs. Your day-to-day involves conducting original research, analyzing complex data sets, and presenting findings at internal meetings. Ideal candidates have a strong background in Computer Science, Economics, or related fields, along with experience in quantitative analysis and a proven track record of academic excellence. This role offers the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges using advanced computational methods within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What you'll do

  • Conduct original research in areas like market design and AI economics.
  • Collaborate with researchers on interdisciplinary projects at MSR labs.
  • Publish findings in academic journals and conferences.
  • Engage with the local academic and tech communities through presentations.
  • Assist in developing new theories or models in microeconomic theory.

What we're looking for

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong background in economics and computation, market design, AI economics, microeconomics, theory, and behavioral economics.
  • Ability to collaborate with researchers and postdocs on interdisciplinary projects.
  • Experience conducting original research in relevant fields.
  • Familiarity with computational social science, machine learning, statistics, and reinforcement learning.

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