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<p class="MsoNormal">Microsoft Research NYC seeks outstanding and experienced applicants for full-time researcher positions in machine learning or a related field, such as statistics, computer vision, natural language processing, or other subfields of artificial
intelligence. We welcome applicants at all levels, especially those with several years of experience as a professor, researcher or equivalent. We particularly seek applicants with expertise that is complementary to our own.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DEADLINE FOR FULL CONSIDERATION: <b>November 27, 2016</b>. Application instructions are at the end of this email. More information about postdoc and researcher positions can also be found at:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/machine-learning-nyc">
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/machine-learning-nyc</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Microsoft Research offers an exhilarating and thriving environment for cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research, both theoretical and applied, with access to an extraordinary diversity of big and small data sources, an open publications
policy, and close links to top academic institutions around the world. We seek applicants from all areas of machine learning and related fields with a passion and demonstrated ability to craft and pursue an independent research program, including a strong
publication record at top research venues and significant research experience beyond the doctorate or post-doctorate level. We especially welcome candidates who complement our efforts to expand the scope and effectiveness of machine learning approaches to
both new and existing domains.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Researchers in our lab define their own research agenda, driving forward an effective program of basic and applied research. In addition to working on challenging and fundamental problems, they have the potential to realize their ideas
in products and services used worldwide.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Microsoft Research New York City is the newest MSR lab, comprising roughly thirty full-time researchers and postdocs working in machine learning, systems, computational social science, algorithmic economics, information retrieval, and social
media. The lab is highly collaborative and interdisciplinary, and is actively engaged with the local academic and tech communities. The machine learning group includes Alekh Agarwal, Miroslav Dudík, John Langford, Robert Schapire, Alex Slivkins, Jenn Wortman
Vaughan, and Hanna Wallach. A sampling of recent publications can be found at:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/machine-learning-nyc">
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/machine-learning-nyc</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The ideal candidate for this position will have:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>a PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics, mathematics, or a related field;<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>significant research experience beyond the doctorate or post-doctorate level (although stellar junior candidates may also be considered);<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>a well-established research program demonstrated, for example, by journal and conference publications, and participation on program committees, editorial boards, etc.;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>strong communication skills;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>the ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>demonstrated leadership;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>complementary expertise.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">HOW TO APPLY<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To apply, submit an online application on the Microsoft Research Careers website at:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://careers.research.microsoft.com">https://careers.research.microsoft.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To be assured of full consideration, all materials, including reference letters, need to be received by
<b>November 27, 2016</b>. Applications received after that date may or may not be considered. In completing your application, please be sure to follow these additional instructions:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>In addition to submitting your CV and the names of at least three referees, as required by the online application, please also upload the following three attachments:
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>two conference or journal articles, book chapters, or equivalent writing samples (uploaded as two separate attachments);<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>an academic research statement (approximately 3-4 pages) that outlines your research achievements and agenda.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Indicate that your research area of interest is "Machine Learning, Adaptation, and Intelligence" and that your location preference is "New York." Include "Robert Schapire" as the name of a Microsoft Research contact (you may include
additional contacts as well). <b>NOTE:</b> IF YOU DO NOT MARK THESE PREFERENCES, IT IS VERY UNLIKELY THAT WE WILL RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of referees on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might
not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance so they will be ready to submit your letter by our application deadline of November 27, 2016. You can check the progress on individual reference requests
by clicking the status tab within your application page.<o:p></o:p></p>
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