Principal Researcher

7 months ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China Microsoft Full time

Overview

As one of the world's leading industrial research laboratories, Microsoft Research (MSR) has more than 1,000 researchers and engineers working across the globe. In the past 30 years, Microsoft scientists have not only carried out world-class computer science research, but also transferred the advanced technologies into our products and services that have changed millions of people’s lives and ensured that Microsoft is at the forefront of digital transformation.

Part of Microsoft Research, Microsoft Research Asia (MSR Asia), established in 1998, is a leading research lab with major sites in Beijing and Shanghai. Over the years, technologies developed by MSR Asia have made a significant impact within Microsoft and also around the world, and new, innovative technologies are constantly being born from the lab. As one of the world-class research labs, MSRA offers an exhilarating, supportive, open and inclusive environment for top talents to create the future through their disruptive and cutting-edge research. (More information about ).

Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) is now extending roles into Hongkong and looking for a Principal Researcher specializing in AI with a strong focus on Multimedia and Vision, Multimodal Foundation Models, Immersive Computing, Embodied AI, and Machine Learning for healthcare and wireless . This is an exceptional opportunity to drive an ambitious research agenda while collaborating with diverse teams to push for novel applications of those research areas.

Qualifications

•Doctorate in relevant field AND 5+ years related research experience.
•Is recognized within academia as a leader in research domain.
•Passion to see research has a real-world impact on key challenges for society.
•Strong influencing and communication skills to engage with various stakeholders externally and internally.
•Be able to work within a dynamic team
•High personal standard to deliver a thoughtful, polished and quality work product.
•Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
•Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.

Responsibilities

•As a leading and accomplished expert in a broad research area (e.g., Multimedia and Vision, AI and Machine Learning, Systems and Networking). Understands the corresponding literature, applicable research techniques, and business and academic context.
•Leads a joint research effort (possibly involving multiple teams/Universities inside and outside of Microsoft) to pursue a long-term research agenda which is in line with MSRA strategy
•As a local representative, fosters cooperative relationships with local governments, academic communities, industry partners and business groups within Microsoft to establish MSRA presence locally and support future growth
•Creates synergy among MSRA research groups in multiple locations to enable collaboration and creativity.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect

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