Post Doc Researcher

About Microsoft

Microsoft develops, manufactures, and licenses computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and services. Its best-known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers.

Your role

The Microsoft Research India Post-doctoral Researcher program brings together fresh PhDs from all over the world with our researchers. It provides post-doctoral researchers with the opportunity to work closely with Microsoft’s researchers and product groups. Simultaneously, researchers benefit and learn from the varied expertise of the post-docs. On completion of their tenure, our post-docs have gone on to join both academic and industrial positions in various capacities.

Responsibilities - 

• Post-doctoral researchers must demonstrate innovative work in their field as evidenced by high-quality publications, and a track record for innovation.
• Candidates must also be able to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams.
• Postdoctoral researchers spend 1 to 2 years at MSR India. During their tenure, each postdoctoral researcher will receive ongoing guidance and mentoring from an experienced researcher at Microsoft Research.
• Our current areas of work range over Algorithms, Machine Learning, Systems (distributed systems, networking, programming languages, security and privacy, cryptography), Human-Computer Interaction, and applications of technology to solve societal problems (such as education, health, affordable access to technology).
• Projects in the lab are inter-disciplinary and span across these research areas

Training, development & rotations

The company's growth mindset culture begins with valuing learning over knowing-seeking out new ideas, embracing challenges, learning from failure, and improving over time. To support this culture, they offer a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. They believe training can be more than formal instruction, and their philosophy focuses on providing the right learning, at the right time, and in the right way. Opportunities include:

• Personalized, integrated, and relevant views of all learning opportunities on Microsoft Learning and LinkedIn Learning.
• In-the-classroom learning and sharing with learner boards.
• On-the-job “stretch” opportunities for advancement.
• Frequent promotion opportunities.
• Coaching on career development through ongoing manager connections.
• Customized manager training to enhance coaching and mentoring skills.

Salary & Benefits

The typical Post Doc Researcher salaries can range from INR 15.3 to 17.0 LPA (Source: Glassdoor) which includes the following benefits;

• Industry Leading healthcare
• Paid time off
• Family benefits
• Savings and retirement
• Perks and discount programs
• Development opportunities
• Opportunities to network and connect
• Giving programs

Career progression

Every year, thousands of university students from every corner of the world join Microsoft. You bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead. The internship experience brings interns from around the world together to connect, collaborate and co-create virtually to make a difference and impact the world.

Microsoft internships will be built for in-person and virtual experiences. The hybrid by design approach at all its locations around the world will provide a high-quality experience while keeping the health and safety of employees, interns, and their families at their highest priority.  

Work-life balance

Work days are usually from Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings). They also promote hybrid work culture depending upon your job role.

Culture & vibe

At Microsoft India Development Center, they strive to create an inclusive environment that is stronger for the diversity of its people. This in turn helps them understand the world better and deliver meaningful solutions and experiences.

Several groups have been designed to provide career development, support, mentoring, and assistance in activities promoting cultural awareness. These programs include service to the community, speaker series, celebration of diverse backgrounds, and development conferences.

About you

To apply for an Internship, you must know and desired key skills as stated below;

• Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. 
• Most applicants are recent PhD graduates.
•  Applicants should have high-quality publications and a good record of innovation and research.
• Candidates must also be able to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams. 

How to apply

To apply for this role, just click on the "Apply on employers site" button, which navigates to the career section where the application can be submitted.

Once you have filled in all your details, you will be asked to take an aptitude test. After aptitude test submission, they may contact you in some days for further interview process if you are shortlisted.