PostDoc Researcher-FATE (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics in AI-Microsoft Research

Microsoft Research New York City(MSR NYC) is seeking applicants forone or morePostdoctoral Researcher (Postdoc)positionsinFairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics in AI(FATE). This two-year position,to begin in July 2026,is an ideal opportunity for an emerging scholar whose work focuses on the social implications of machine learning and AI.

We will begin to review applications on December 15, 2025, and continue to do so until we fill the position.Weencourage applicants tosubmitas close to December 15 as possible for full consideration.

As a Post Doc researcher, you will have the opportunity to pursue your own research agenda while interacting withour group's diverse array of researchersand contributing to ongoing research projects. We collaborate extensively with groups at other MSR locations and across Microsoft.

The FATEgroupin NYCis interested in research including but not limited to: sociotechnical approaches to AI evaluation/measurement; developing statistical, computational, and visualization methodologies for AI evaluation/measurement; the challenges of responsible AI in industry practice; AI law and policy; AI transparency; human-AI interaction; AI and critical thought; AI and political economy; AI and sustainability; AI and geopolitics; AI and creative labor; and a wide range of topics that address AI's social impacts from a diversity of disciplinary perspectives.

Postdoc researchers receive a competitive salary andbenefits, andare eligible forrelocationbenefits.These positions are for up totwo years, starting in July 2026, ending no later than June 30th, 2028.

Microsoft Research offers an exhilarating and supportive environment forcutting-edge, multidisciplinary research, with access to an extraordinary diversity of data sources, an open publications policy, and close links to top academic institutions around the world.

Applicants should haveevidence of research contributions throughconference or journal publications or equivalent work and broader contributions to the research community.Applicants must have fulfilled their PhD degree requirements, including submission of their dissertation, prior to joining MSR NYC.We encourage candidates with tenure-track academic joboffers to apply (with theoptionof doing a one-year rather than two-year postdoc), provided theyare able todefer their start date by at least one year to accept our position.

Microsoft Research is committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global communities we serve. We activelyseekto build an inclusive andequitableresearch environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a broad range of experiences and perspectives. Our team works collectively to ensure that Microsoft Researchremainsa respectful, collaborative, and high-impact space for all researchers.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we are dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.

You can upload documents by going to your profile on the career site and clicking on the Resume Manager tab in the top right of the page, and from there selecting Other Documents.If you are having trouble submitting your application, please go to the bottom of the page and click "Support" and fill out the requested information.

RequiredQualifications:

• PhD in relevant field(e.g., computer science, statistics, information science, decision sciences, sociology, anthropology, science and technology studies, media studies, law, or related fields), to be conferred by July 2026.

PreferredQualifications:

• Research abilitydemonstratedby two conference or journal publications or equivalent writing samples, requested as part of the application.
• Research agenda that overlaps with the Microsoft Research NYC FATE team.
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
• Participation and activity in the scientific community.
• Effectivecommunicationskills.

OtherRequirements:

How toApply:

To be assured of full consideration, all application materials,including reference letters, need to be receivedbyDecember15, 2025. Applications received after that date may or may not be considered.

To ensure we receive acompleteapplication from you, please be sure to follow these instructions:

• Upload your CV.
• When prompted in your application, please provide the names and contact information for at least 3 reference letter writers (innearly allcases, one will be from your dissertation advisor).
• Upload (as separate attachments to your application) 2 conference or journal articles or equivalent writing samples that you are most proud of, and which bestdemonstrate yourexpertise in topics relevant to FATE.
• Upload (as an attachment to your application) an academic statement (recommended to be no more than 4 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda.
• After yousubmityour application, the system will send a request for letters to your list of references on your behalf.Note:The application system will not request reference letters until after you havesubmittedyour application.You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance so that they will be ready tosubmityour letter by our application deadline ofDecember 15, 2025. While you will not be able to view the letters themselves, you can check thestatusof individual reference requests within your application.

You can upload documents by going to your profile on the career site and clicking on the Resume Manager tab in the top right of the page, and from there selecting Other Documents.If you are having trouble submitting your application, please go to the bottom of the page and click "Support" and fill out the requested information.