Microsoft Research Intern - Algorithms Group: Differentially Private Synthetic Data

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Job Details

Posted date: Oct 28, 2024

Category: Research, Applied, & Data Sciences

Location: Redmond, WA

Employment type: Internship

Work location type: Up to 50% work from home

Role: Individual Contributor


Description

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.

The Algorithms group at MSR Redmond is looking for Research Interns to work on differentially private synthetic data generation, extending the works:

Differentially Private Synthetic Data via Foundation Model APIs 1: Images - Microsoft Research

Differentially Private Synthetic Data via Foundation Model APIs 2: Text - Microsoft Research.

Our Researchers and Research Interns have been conducting influential research published in top-tier venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR. For more details on our research group and projects, please see: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/algorithms-redmond/

For fullest consideration please apply by Dec 1st, 2024. We are aiming to start the project in the Spring semester.

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, 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. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer.



Qualifications

Required QualificationsCurrently enrolled in a master's or PhD program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field. Other Requirements

Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance, so they will be ready to submit your letter. Preferred QualificationsSome publications at top ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc.) or top journals. Familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch.Experience with large foundation models such as large language models and diffusion models.Applied Sciences IC2 : The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,460 -$10,680 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, with the San Francisco Bay area and New York City Metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7,040 -$11,640 per month.

Applied Sciences IC3 : The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 -$12,880 per month. 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 $8,480 - $13, 920 per month.

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

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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