Research Intern - Algorithms Group: Reasoning Abilities of LLMs

1 Month ago • Upto 1 Years • Research & Development • $65,520 PA - $128,880 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft's Algorithms group in Redmond is seeking doctoral students for a Research Internship focused on enhancing the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). The internship involves exploring self-improvement and reinforcement learning (RL) techniques to improve LLMs' performance in math, coding, and planning. Interns will collaborate with researchers, present findings, and contribute to the group's published research (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR). The 12-week internship provides mentorship and opportunities to work alongside leading researchers. The role requires hands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX, and ideally, experience with RL training in RLHF pipelines or games like Go. Successful candidates will be based in Redmond, Washington for the internship duration.
Must have:
  • Doctoral student in related STEM field
  • Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
  • Strong publication record in top ML conferences
  • Hands-on experience with RL training
Good to have:
  • Experience with RLHF pipelines
  • Experience with games such as Go
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Overview

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.

The Algorithms group at MSR Redmond is looking for doctoral students to work on improving the reasoning abilities of the large language models (LLMs) (like the o1 model) for domains such as math, coding, and planning. In particular, we are exploring ideas based on self-improvement and reinforcement learning (RL) training. Our Researchers and Research Interns have been conducting influential research published in top-tier venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR. For more details on our research group and projects, please see:  

 

For fullest consideration, please apply by Nov 20th, 2024. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.  

Other Requirements

  • Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
  • In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references 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. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Some publications at top ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc.) or top journals.
  • Hands on expertise in training LLMs using PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX.
  • Hands on experience in doing RL training such as those found in RLHF pipelines or games such as Go.

Applied Sciences IC2 : The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,460 -$10,680 per month.

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, with the San Francisco Bay area and New York City Metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7,040 -$11,640 per month.

Applied Sciences IC3 : The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 -$12,880 per month.

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $8,480 - $13, 920 per month.

 

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: 

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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