Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Microsoft provides a nurturing environment to support passionate researchers and engineers in technology innovation. We are seeking candidates excelling in deep thinking research aspects and fast-paced entrepreneurial execution. The ideal candidates should have strong ability to work with researchers and product team colleagues at Microsoft to push forward research agendas and being a team player in a collaborative and supportive environment. 
 We are seeking a candidate with stellar research skills and technical backgrounds. Applicants should demonstrate depth of knowledge in planning, conducting and publishing a research study. 

Responsibilities
• Plan and execute a qualitative HCI research study with small and businesses in Kenya
• Conduct usability testing of an NLP prototype and document the findings
• Communicate research and development results to internal and external audiences in oral and written form, including peer-reviewed publications and patents
• Collaborate with research, product groups and other stakeholders
• Support the MARI team in related research and HCI work

Qualifications
• Required qualifications: 
• Ability to design and execute on a research agenda, with experience in qualitative HCI research and HCI methodologies.
• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science/Engineering (with a focus on HCI) or related field.
• Experience contributing to research communities and/or efforts, including publishing papers at top tier conferences
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.  
• Relevant work experience, including industry experience or as a Researcher in a lab. 
• Track record of publications in top HCI venues.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest 

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