Job: HCI Researcher at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK

HCI Researcher – Microsoft Research

Job #: 1071338
Location: United Kingdom, Cambridge
Job families: Research
Products and technologies: (not product or technology specific)
Teams: AI & Research

For more information and to apply:
https://careers.microsoft.com/jobdetails.aspx?ss&pg=0&so&rw=1&jid=321410&jlang=en&pp=ss

Are you an exceptionally talented researcher in Human-Computer Interaction who would like to see your work deployed to millions of users worldwide? If the answer is yes, then Microsoft Research in Cambridge could be the place for you. We are looking for a researcher to contribute to ambitious, multi-disciplinary projects with an emphasis on transforming the future of work, revolutionising healthcare, and empowering people with AI. Our world class research in Human-Computer Interaction and our expertise in design ensures that our systems have human values at their centre, and that the technologies we build can be successfully deployed in real world settings. Microsoft Research in Cambridge also has a wealth of experience and expertise in computer vision, machine learning, systems, and software engineering, and has a strong track record of shipping ground-breaking technologies in Microsoft products including Office, Xbox, and HoloLens.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, or a related Social Science field (such as Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology or Cognitive Science). The candidate should be able to:

  • Conduct research using a wide variety of quantitative methods as well as qualitative methods, including ethnographic or field research
  • Work closely with product teams to identify research topics and design studies
  • Generate insights that fuel ideation
  • Translate research findings into practical action
  • Conduct studies to help us to evaluate concepts, designs and systems
  • Work collaboratively with many different disciplines, such as machine learning, design, and engineering
  • Confidently communicate results and describe research in compelling ways

Experience in healthcare and working in clinical environments is an added, but not necessary, advantage.

Microsoft in Cambridge, UK

The Microsoft building in Cambridge houses around 200 researchers and engineers working across different parts of Microsoft, including Microsoft Research, HoloLens and Bing. The city of Cambridge, England, was the clear choice for the location of the facility because of its world-renowned reputation and its rich history as a centre of learning. Microsoft offers a competitive base salary plus bonus, excellent benefits package and stock. Our state-of-the-art offices in the beautiful and historic university city of Cambridge are right next to the main railway station, offering easy links to London. We have an onsite restaurant, onsite gym, free car parking and one of the best views of Cambridge and the surrounding countryside from our 5th floor roof terrace. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

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