About the job
Microsoft Research New York City (MSR NYC) is seeking applicants for one or more Postdoctoral Researcher (Postdoc) positions in Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics in AI (FATE). This two-year position, to begin in July 2026, is an ideal opportunity for an emerging scholar whose work focuses on the social implications of machine learning and AI.
Responsibilities
As a Post Doc Researcher, you define your own research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research. We highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others. You may also have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide.
Qualifications
Minimum
PhD in relevant field (e.g., computer science, statistics, information science, decision sciences, sociology, anthropology, science and technology studies, media studies, law, or related fields), to be conferred by July 2026.
Preferred
Research ability demonstrated by two conference or journal publications or equivalent writing samples, requested as part of the application. Research agenda that overlaps with the Microsoft Research NYC FATE team. The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Participation and activity in the scientific community. Effective communication skills.