PostDoc Researcher-FATE (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics in AI-Microsoft Research

As a Post Doc Researcher, you define your own research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research. We highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others. You may also have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide. PhD in relevant field (e.g., computer science, statistics, information science, decision sciences, sociology, anthropology, science and technology studies, media studies, law, or related fields), to be conferred by July 2026. Research ability demonstrated by two conference or journal publications or equivalent writing samples, requested as part of the application. The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Participation and activity in the scientific community. Effective communication skills. How to Apply : To be assured of full consideration, all application materials, including reference letters, need to be received by December 15, 2025. Applications received after that date may or may not be considered. To ensure we receive a complete application from you, please be sure to follow these instructions: Upload your CV. When prompted in your application, please provide the names and contact information for at least 3 reference letter writers (in nearly all cases, one will be from your dissertation advisor). Upload (as separate attachments to your application) 2 conference or journal articles or equivalent writing samples that you are most proud of, and which best demonstrate your expertise in topics relevant to FATE. Upload (as an attachment to your application) an academic statement (recommended to be no more than 4 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda. After you submit your application, the system will send a request for letters to your list of references 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 of December 15, 2025. While you will not be able to view the letters themselves, you can check the status of individual reference requests within your application.