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Microsoft is looking for a Ph.D. intern for a 6-month qualitative research project. Microsoft works with the world’s best researchers, moving with the current of technology as it rapidly evolves.
The MARI is a first-of-its-kind research institute, closely combining foundational research, with product innovation, engineering, as well as design to create the technologies of the future. It aims to understand, build and deploy innovative cloud and AI technologies that address core opportunities in Africa and contributes to solving local challenges at scale.
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Responsibilities
- Work on a project related to one of MARI’s core areas:
- Sustainability
- recommender systems
- Also, AI fairness.
Job Locations
- Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
- Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
- Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
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Qualifications to work with Microsoft
Desired qualifications:
- Microsoft Ph.D. Fellowship winner.
- Currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in computer science.
- Also has experience contributing to research communities and/or efforts at conferences such as CHI, CSCW
- Should be able to take initiative, but also follow a research plan and work well as part of a team.
- Excellent critical thinking as well as communication skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Relevant work experience, including industry experience or as a Researcher in a lab.
- Also, Publication Record
- Ability to design as well as execute a research agenda.
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Benefits of working with Microsoft
- Industry-leading healthcare
- Also, Giving programs
- Opportunities to network as well as connect
- In addition, discounts on products and services
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Ongoing |
| Field | Research Internship |
| Open to | all |
| Organizer | Microsoft |
| Contact the organizer | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/ |