Microsoft Research NYC seeks a Senior Researcher in Computational Social Science to advance research in this field and online experimentation.  The role requires expertise in theoretical and experimental social science, experimental design, statistics, and computer programming.  Responsibilities include designing, developing, executing, and implementing technology research projects in collaboration with researchers, engineers, and product groups.  The successful candidate will have a strong publication record in top journals or conferences and the ability to lead an independent research program.  The position offers a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment with access to significant resources and opportunities for impact.

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<div class="ms-Stack css-418"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Overview</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> at Microsoft Research NYC is actively seeking a <strong>Senior Researcher</strong> to join us in advancing the state-of-the-art in computational social science and online experimentation. </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The ideal applicant will possess awareness of the theoretical and experimental social science literature, experience with experimental design, as well as demonstrated statistics and computer programming expertise.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Microsoft Research offers an exhilarating and supportive environment for </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">cutting-edge</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">, multidisciplinary research with access to an extraordinary diversity of big and small data sources, ample budget for online experimentation, and close links to top academic institutions around the world. We seek applicants with the passion and ability to craft and pursue an independent research program, including a strong publication record at top research venues.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ccp-props="{}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> in New York includes the following researchers (click on each link to view their respective projects and publications): </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">, </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">,</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> and</span> </span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">. We collaborate extensively with the other groups at MSR NYC</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> and New England: </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">, </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">, </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">and </span></span><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">) and with groups across Microsoft Research.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span data-ccp-props="{}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.<br><br>In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.</span></p></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-418"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Qualifications</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Doctorate in a social science, mathematical, or computational field<ul><li>OR equivalent experience.</li></ul></li><li>Proven computer programming skills demonstrated by the authorship and/or publication of source code and the completion of programming courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.</li><li>Publication record as a lead author or essential contributor at top journals or conferences in areas that overlap with the members of the computational social science group.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Other Requirements</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">To ensure we receive a complete application from you, please be sure to follow these instructions: </p><ul><li>Upload your CV.</li><li>When prompted in your application, please provide the names and contact information of at least 2 referees (in most cases one will be from your dissertation advisor; others may be from any other senior collaborators).</li><li>Upload (as separate attachments to your application) 2 conference or journal articles, book chapters, or equivalent writing samples that you are most proud of and which best demonstrate your expertise.</li><li>Upload (as an attachment to your application) one academic statement (min 2 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda, and your service and outreach activities and plans (e.g., those related to mentoring or diversity).</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">After you submit your application, the system will send a request for letters to your list of referees on your behalf. Note: The application system will not request reference letters until after you have submitted your application. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance so that they will be ready to submit your letter by our application deadline. While you will not be able to view the letters themselves, you can check the status of individual reference requests within your application.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment</li><li>Experience designing and running large-scale online experiments</li><li>Participation and activity in the scientific community</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">Research Sciences IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.<br><br>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:  <br><br>Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 31, 2025</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>#Research</span></p></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-418"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Responsibilities</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">As a <strong>Senior Researcher</strong></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">, </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">you will design, develop, execute, and implement technology research projects in collaboration with other researchers, engineers, and product groups.  &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">As a member of a world-class research organization, you will be a part of research breakthroughs in the field and will be given an opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Embody our  and .</p></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-418" style="padding: 30px 0px; font-size: 14px;"><div class="ms-Stack css-418" style="padding: 0px 0px 30px;"><span>Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.</span></div><div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Medical" role="img" aria-label="Industry leading healthcare" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-569 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-4;"></i>Industry leading healthcare</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Education" role="img" aria-label="Educational resources" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-571 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-1;"></i>Educational resources</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Tag" role="img" aria-label="Discounts on products and services" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-393 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons;"></i>Discounts on products and services</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Money" role="img" aria-label="Savings and investments" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-569 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-4;"></i>Savings and investments</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="ContactHeart" role="img" aria-label="Maternity and paternity leave" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-573 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-17;"></i>Maternity and paternity leave</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="DateTime2" role="img" aria-label="Generous time away" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-575 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-3;"></i>Generous time away</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Heart" role="img" aria-label="Giving programs" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-393 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons;"></i>Giving programs</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="ConnectContacts" role="img" aria-label="Opportunities to network and connect" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-577 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-8;"></i>Opportunities to network and connect</span></div></div></div>

Senior Researcher – Computational Social Science – Microsoft Research