Senior Researcher - Machine Learning & Statistics - Microsoft Research

Help define and lead an independent research agenda spanning fundamental and applied work. Collaborate closely with researchers, engineers, and other colleagues across disciplines helping shape the direction of ongoing and future projects Contribute to large-scale research efforts. Develop new ideas, conduct rigorous research, publish influential results, and explore opportunities for research to inform products and services used worldwide. Doctorate in relevant field OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience To ensure we receive a complete application from you, please be sure to follow these instructions: 1. Upload your Resume/CV. Experience in running large scale experiments with transformers/LLMs pre-training and/or finetuning Experience in creating, optimizing and running large scale machine learning pipelines Experience in building data collection and curation pipelines. Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Interest in real-world applications and impact. Reference letters are welcomed, though they are not mandatory. Please include them if available. To be assured of full consideration, all materials, including reference letters, should ideally be received by December 15, 2026. After that, we will consider applications on a rolling basis.