Microsoft is inviting applications from eligible candidates for a research internship at its office in Redmond, Washington, United States of America.
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft’s best-known software products are the Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers.
About the Internship
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.
Our researchers and engineers 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.
Responsibilities
Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Interns not only advance their own careers but also contribute to exciting research and development strides.
During the 12-week internship, students are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other 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.
We are looking for an innovative, collaborative, and highly motivated intern to help us with our mission. This position will be focused on legal and policy considerations at the intersection of biological sensing, AI, and sustainability.
The position will collaborate with several Microsoft teams and partners to research the role of new biosensing technologies and their novel data streams on biodiversity and sustainability from policy and legal perspectives.
The successful candidate will help identify how Premonition technology and the broader data and AI landscape may shape processes, policies, regulations and partnerships to create more sustainable management of our environment.
Salary
- Applied Sciences IC2 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $5,090 – $10,120 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 $6,690 – $11,030 per month.
- Applied Sciences IC3 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $6,290 – $12,170 per Monthly. 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 $8,060 – $13,240 per Monthly.
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a full-time JD program OR a full-time master’s or PhD degree program in fields of public policy, law, environmental sciences, computer science, data science, STEM, and related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Had previous professional, volunteer, or research experience working in sustainability policy.
How to Apply?
In addition to the qualifications above, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position. 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, 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.
Work Mode
Up to 50% work from home.
Location
Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
