New 
Research Intern - Economics and Computation
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge | |
 Dec 27, 2024 | |
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OverviewResearch Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.Microsoft Research New England and Microsoft Research New York City have multiple Research Intern positions in the Economics and Computation group for the Summer of 2025. Research areas include market design, the economics of artificial intelligence (AI), social learning, applied microeconomics, microeconomic theory, and behavioral economics. The Economics and Computation group includes researchers and postdocs at both MSR NE and MSR NYC, who collaborate closely with each other and incoming interns. This and related Research Internship postings can be found on the Economics and Computation website; candidates are encouraged to apply to multiple postings. Other Research Internships at MSR NE and MSR NYC can be found on the labs' listing of opportunities or in the job search tool. Microsoft Research New England and Microsoft Research New York City are comprised of approximately fifty full-time researchers and postdocs working in AI for systems, biomedical machine learning, computational social science, economics and computation, FATE, machine learning and AI, machine learning and statistics, reinforcement learning, and sociotechnical systems. The labs are highly collaborative and interdisciplinary and are actively engaged with the local academic and tech communities.
ResponsibilitiesResearch Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world's best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer. | |