Post Doc - Natural Language Processing - Microsoft Word Applied Science

The Microsoft Word Applied Science team in Redmond, WA, US buildsstate-of-the-art, large-scale natural language understanding and generation modelsusingcutting-edgeNLP with deep linguisticexpertise.The team has a 25-yeartrack recordof delivering innovative AI-powered writingassistancesolutions to millions of users worldwide with a vision of bringing out the best writer in everyone.Our recent Copilot releases are redefining productivity andcreativity throughoutusers' writing journey from ideation and drafting to refinement and final polish.

As aPostdoctoralResearcher onour Applied Science team, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and creativity within the team. You will be expected to introduce new perspectives, ideas, and approaches thatencourage fresh perspectives or innovation,foster collaboration, andsupport ongoing development andgrowth. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct high-quality applied research that aligns with our businessobjectivesand hasdirectimpact on the products we deliver to our customers.

Postdoctoralreceive a competitive salary andbenefits, andare eligible for relocation benefits.These positions are for up to two years, starting inOctober2025.

MicrosoftApplied Scienceoffers asupportive and engaging environmentforcutting-edge, multidisciplinaryappliedresearchwith access to an extraordinary diversity of data sources, an open publications policy, and close links to top academic institutions around the world.

Applicants should have a well-established researchtrack record,evidencedby conference or journal publications (or equivalent pieces of writing) and broader contributions to thesciencecommunity.Applicants must have fulfilled their PhD degree requirements, including submission of their dissertation, prior to joiningMicrosoft Word Applied Scienceteam.

Our mission is to reinvent how people read and write in Microsoft 365 and advance the state-of-the-art in language technology within Microsoft and in industry.AsPostdoctoralResearcher, your responsibilitiesinclude:

• Works with aprincipalapplied scientist mentorto define and refine an applied research project that aligns with product priorities and customer needs.
• Stays updated with the latest research and trends in NLP and related fields andexplorenew ideasand opportunities for innovation.
• Bringsnew technologyand approaches into production by applying long-term research efforts to solve immediate product needs.
• Participates in collaborative relationships with relevant research,productand business groups inside or outside of Microsoft and providesexpertiseor technology to create business impact.
• Understands and follows ethics and privacy policies when executing research processes and/or collecting data/information.

Required Qualifications:

• PhDin Computational Linguistics, ComputerScienceorrelated fieldwith a focus on NLP(completed or close to completion by the start date).
• Demonstrated research excellenceevidencedby at least two peer-reviewed publications or equivalent high-quality writing samples, provided as part of the application.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research interests that support the future direction of Microsoft Word's applied scienceinitiatives
• Proven ability to work in highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and cross-organizationalenvironments.
• Active engagement in the scientific community (e.g., publications, reviewing, open-source contributions, workshops, or conference participation).

Research Sciences IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.