Research Intern - Computational Social Science Job at Microsoft Corporation (New York)

Senior UX Researcher

Microsoft Lists is a smart, flexible tool that helps teams track information and...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 6+ year(s) User Experience Research experience
OR Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 8+ years User Experience Research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 10+ years User Experience Research experience
OR equivalent experience
Fluency in qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., interviews, usability studies, surveys, card sorting, analytics)
Strong storytelling and communication skills
ability to influence decisions with clarity and empathy
Experience working across cross-functional product teams in fast-paced environments
Deep commitment to accessibility and inclusive design
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role

Job Responsibility

Drive Research Strategy: Define and lead strategic research roadmaps that align with Lists' business priorities and product vision
Deliver Actionable Insights: Conduct mixed-methods research (generative and evaluative), synthesize across data sources, and deliver recommendations that shape both near-term design and long-term strategy
Partner Cross-Functionally: Work hand-in-hand with PM, Design, Engineering, and Data Science to influence roadmap decisions and success metrics
Support Rapid Iteration: Enable frequent concept testing and validation for AI, Forms, and Doc Library workstreams using Elite panels and internal tools
Contribute to Evaluation Frameworks: Collaborate on defining ethical and effective evaluation signals with Data Science, particularly for new AI experiences
Mentor and Evangelize: Guide junior researchers, share best practices, and champion the voice of the user across the product and org

Fulltime

Ux Researcher - Teams Growth

Microsoft Teams is seeking a UX Researcher with a proven track record for delive...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

85000.00 - 166800.00 CAD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 1+ year(s) User Experience Research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years User Experience Research experience
OR equivalent experience
1+ year(s) relevant domain experience within technology sector
1+ year(s) experience in research methods impacting both product direction and detailed experience design
Track record of collaborating and enabling cross disciplines (design, program management, engineering, content writers, and marketing) to drive change into products
must be able to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team
Excellent communication and presentation / storytelling skills, with the ability to engage, energize and activate teams
A strong research portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables (eg: study plans, reports, and impact/outcomes)
Demonstrated championing of fundamentals of user experience, including accessibility and inclusive design

Job Responsibility

Work alongside multidisciplinary team members (product, design, engineering, data science) to identify and prioritize research questions, efforts & goals
Support a balance of evaluative, foundational and strategic research efforts in alignment with team priorities and needs
Plan and execute mixed-methods research projects using a variety of methodologies, including ethnography, contextual inquiry, diary studies, concept testing, benchmarking, competitive analysis, usability testing, and other appropriate qualitative and quantitative research techniques
Continually monitor secondary research sources (both internal and external) such as academic research and industry reports to stay informed about relevant industry & research trends
Effectively synthesize, communicate and engage the team in research findings to advocate for and ensure key insights & recommendations are actioned
Create and manage UX research knowledge that is leveraged across design and engineering teams and across products when appropriate
Balance rigor with scrappiness in alignment with fast paced product development cycles - regularly delivering high-quality, durable research outputs that inform, derisk and influence decision making
Leverage a variety of digital research tools to support your work (e.g. UserTesting, Respondent, dScout, Marvin, Copilot, etc.)
Contribute to, and elevate the research craft of the team - cross-pollinate learnings and experiences with other CxD Researchers
Embody Microsoft’s culture and values

Fulltime

Research Intern - MSR AI Interaction and Learning

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research car...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

6710.00 - 13270.00 USD / Month

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field
At least one year of experience in conducting research, writing peer-reviewed publications and software development
Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions
Three years of experience in conducting research, writing peer-reviewed publications and software development
Actively conducting research in at least one of the following areas: Foundation Models, Reinforcement Learning, Multi-Objective Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Interactive Learning, Agents, Causal Reasoning, Computational Social Science, Computational Economics, Human-AI Collaboration, or Artificial Intelligence

Job Responsibility

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
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

Fulltime

User Researcher

You will join the Human Centered Design (HCD) team within Windows and Devices at...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

100600.00 - 199000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 1+ year(s) User Experience Research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years User Experience Research experience
OR equivalent experience
Experience supporting research on hardware, devices, or complex end-to-end experiences
Exposure to Human Factors or ergonomics methods
Experience using AI-assisted tools for research tasks (e.g., transcription, coding, synthesis, insight summarization)
Basic familiarity with data analysis tools such as R, Python, or similar
Effective storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to explain research findings clearly to non-research audiences

Job Responsibility

Support mixed-methods research studies, including interviews, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, and evaluative research across devices and experiences
Assist with in-lab and in-field research, including preparation of study materials, session support, data capture, and participant coordination
Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, identifying patterns and translating findings into clear, actionable insights
Communicate research outcomes through presentations, reports, short videos, and internal readouts for cross-functional partners
Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, engineers, and human factors partners to ensure research insights inform product decisions
Apply ethical research practices, including participant privacy, consent, accessibility, and inclusive research considerations
Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate research workflows such as study planning, transcription, note synthesis, tagging, analysis, and insight generation under guidance from senior researchers

Fulltime

Research Intern - Technology for Religious Empowerment

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research car...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

6710.00 - 13270.00 USD / Month

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Accepted or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, social sciences, or a related STEM
Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples

Job Responsibility

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
learn, collaborate, and network for life
contribute to exciting research and development strides
paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community
explore critical opportunities for adapting and designing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to better serve the needs of a diversity of religious communities through model evaluations, product design, customer and employee research, responsible AI practices and more
will have a range of potential projects to choose from within this domain and will be empowered to shape the work in the direction of their passion and external studies
combine research and practice and involve collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders and aim to catalyze the development of a new research focus in this area

Fulltime

Research Program Manager

At Furhat Robotics we believe robots, done right, can have an incredible impact ...

Location

Sweden , Stockholm

Salary:

Not provided

Furhat Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in robotics, AI, cognitive science, computer science, or related fields
3+ years of experience in research project coordination, preferably within EU-funded programs (can be during doing your PhD)
Prior experience in academia or at a research-intensive company/startup
Experience with grant proposal preparation and academic consortium management
Experience setting up and supervising successful Master's student theses
Strong organizational and communication skills
Excellent English (written and spoken)
Interest in human-robot interaction, AI, and social technologies

Job Responsibility

Manage active EU-funded projects (e.g. Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, etc)
Coordinate reporting, deliverables, and partner communication
Oversee project budgets, timelines, and compliance with funding rules
Represent Furhat in consortium meetings and reviews
Prepare and submit project reports, financial summaries, and audits
Supervise or co-supervise staff (PhD and Masters students)
Develop and maintain relationships with academic labs and scientific institutions using Furhat
Track and report research publications, thesis projects, and new use cases involving Furhat robots
Identify and support promising research groups with technical and community assistance
Supervise and coordinate MSc thesis students and research interns hosted at Furhat

Internship social and human sciences

This position is in UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS), which striv...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

UNESCO

Expiration Date

June 30, 2026

Requirements

You must be at least 20 years old to apply
At the time of your application to the internship programme: You should be currently enrolled AND on the 3rd (third) year or final year of your Bachelor’s degree
OR You should be currently enrolled in your second university degree, Master's or PhD degree or equivalent
OR You should have finished your Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD degree within the last 12 months (date of completion as indicated in diploma)
Applicants in technical/vocational assignments must be enrolled in a specialized technical/vocational institution and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution
You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters
You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software
You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment
You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Understand the approach to developing and managing Social and Human Sciences projects
Understand multilateral processes
Design of policy briefs, using a variety of approaches including tools such as case studies, group discussion work, facilitator input and individual reflection
Gain insight into development and implementation of projects
Understand the context of global policy making in the field of Social and Human Sciences projects, including role of international organizations through their work in setting standards, facilitating knowledge exchange, providing policy advice, enhancing human and institutional capacities and facilitating cooperation
Understanding international project management through learning-by-doing approaches
Developing domain knowledge in the field of SHS projects
Acquiring and strengthening skills in research, writing and communication
Developing soft skills such as stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills and work ethics

What we offer

Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship and an additional leave of 1 working day per complete month of internship
Interns are provided with a limited workplace insurance coverage against risk of injury, illness, disability, or death incurred during the period of the internship and directly attributable to the execution of the internship

Research Intern - Microsoft Teams (PhD)

Microsoft Research Internships provide a dynamic environment for building a care...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

6710.00 - 13270.00 USD / Month

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field
Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples
Creative & Innovative Thinking – Proven ability to think unconventionally and develop novel solutions to complex problems
Active Research Engagement – Actively conducting research in at least one of the following areas: Collaborative or Multi-party AI Agents (e.g., AI teammates)
Multi-Agent Simulations (e.g., evaluating or training AI agents in collaborative settings)
Tool-use and multi-turn reinforcement learning
Learning from user interactions or human feedback in real-world environments
Synthetic data generation for LLM evaluation and fine-tuning
Rubric-based LLM graders for reward models

Job Responsibility

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice
learn, collaborate, and network for life
contribute to exciting research and development strides
collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community
work on advanced research that supports innovation in collaboration and communication technologies
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, applying research methods to address real-world challenges in digital collaboration, and contribute to shaping the future of how people connect and work together through Microsoft Teams

What we offer

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation

Fulltime

Research Intern - Computational Social Science

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

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