Research Intern - UX Research and Design (Health AI)

3 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Product Design • $78,600 PA - $154,560 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft Health Futures is seeking a Research Intern to contribute to UX research and design for Health AI projects. The internship involves conducting independent research using qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies, developing original research plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include stakeholder interviews, creating customer journey maps and service blueprints, and communicating user insights. The ideal candidate possesses a strong biomedical informatics background, experience in AI UX research & design, and familiarity with design and ideation tools. This 12-week internship offers mentorship, collaboration opportunities, and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and development.
Must have:
  • PhD enrollment in relevant field
  • User research methodology expertise
  • Independent research capabilities
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Biomedical informatics background
Good to have:
  • Experience with healthcare stakeholder interviews
  • Familiarity with design tools (Figma, InVision, Miro)
  • Knowledge of biomedical data platforms
  • Experience creating customer journey maps and service blueprints
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.

Our organization, Microsoft Health Futures, is an interdisciplinary group of researchers, data scientists, computational biologists, bioinformaticians, engineers, physicians, and user experience researchers who are working to accelerate biomedical discovery. We apply the design thinking process and engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and workflows. Our team selects challenges in life sciences and healthcare to develop solutions to advance the promise of precision medicine.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in biomedical informatics, data science, human computer-interaction, biomedical engineering, computational biology/multiomics or related program. 

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

  • Ability to conduct independent research.
  • Knowledgeable in user research methodology, qualitative and quantitative.
  • Ability to develop an original user research plan.
  • Proficient communication skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration.
  • Experience conducting stakeholder interviews in healthcare, life sciences, or public health settings.
  • Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to identify stakeholder needs and pain points.
  • Experience translating user needs and developing empathy for the user through a deep understanding of user-centered design methods and applications.
  • Ability to create customer journey maps, service blueprints, and apply innovative approaches to communicate user insights to diverse teams.
  • Biomedical informatics background in healthcare or medical discovery.
  • Knowledge of biomedical data platforms for medical discovery.
  • Familiarity with design and ideation tools such as Figma, inVision, Miro etc. 

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.

 

Our team is looking for Research Interns with experience in biomedical informatics, AI UX research & design innovation, and human-computer interaction. Further, they would be sufficiently well-versed in conducting foundational research, creating design artifacts, comfortable with ideation, user-centered design process, and working on zero to one project ideas. We are looking for Research Interns with strong analytical abilities, experience with user research and design methodologies, knowledge of biomedical data challenges for AI model development, and familiarity with data platforms for biomedical discovery.

 

Note that letters of recommendation are not required for this position.

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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