Join Our Team as an AI Design Researcher in Cambridge!

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for a talented designer to join Microsoft's Equitable AI Area of Excellence located at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK. This 2-year residency program is tailored for individuals passionate about crafting AI systems and interactions that are not only functional but also equitable and accessible to all, including those in marginalized groups and underserved regions.

Role Overview: AI Design Researcher at Microsoft

As an AI Design Researcher, you will be an integral part of the Teachable AI experiences team, known for its significant contributions to responsible and accessible artificial intelligence. This position provides the chance to engage in groundbreaking research at the intersection of AI and human-computer interaction alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating impactful communication across various research disciplines through workshops and collaborative sessions.
• Conceptualizing and developing innovative AI experiences.
• Prototyping, iterating, and testing AI solutions to refine their effectiveness and inclusivity.
• Direct engagement with users to design inclusive AI frameworks.
• Creating materials and showables that aid in innovation and outreach to external audiences.

What We're Looking For

Responsibilities:

• Planning and executing support activities to foster interaction and ideation across a multidisciplinary team.
• Proposing creative solutions and creating wireframes, journey maps, personas, and scenarios to enhance user experience journeys.
• Conducting qualitative user research, including user studies, workshops, focus groups, and usability tests.
• Developing presentation materials to streamline the team's innovation processes and enhance external communication.

Qualifications:

• Required: Master’s or PhD in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead ideation and collaborative efforts within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills paired with robust visual and/or auditory design capabilities.
• Adept at synthesizing research findings into actionable designs and strategies.
• Desired: Prior experience designing AI system interfaces and engaging with marginalized communities.

Why Microsoft?

At Microsoft, we embrace diversity and promote inclusion in every sector of our business. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave status, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We also provide reasonable accommodations to assist applicants with disabilities at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested in making a difference with your career? Apply now to become an AI Design Researcher with Microsoft's Cambridge Residency Programme and help shape the future of AI!

Contact Details

For more information or to apply, please visit the Microsoft careers page. Need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability? Please reach out via our Accommodation Request Form.

Seize this unique opportunity to contribute to a world-leading team dedicated to crafting innovative and responsible AI-driven solutions. We look forward to your application!