Research Intern - Human-AI Interaction Research and Design (Health AI)

Microsoft is a leading technology company that offers dynamic research internships in various fields. The Research Intern will work on projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction, particularly in healthcare contexts, while collaborating with a team of researchers and contributing to innovative solutions in precision medicine.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in biomedical informatics, data science, human computer-interaction, biomedical engineering, machine learning, computer science or related program
• Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager's Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship
• Ability to conduct independent research
• Knowledgeable in user research methodology, qualitative and quantitative
• Ability to develop an original user research plan
• Proficient interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration
• Experience conducting stakeholder interviews in healthcare, life sciences, or public health settings
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to identify stakeholder needs and pain points
• Experience translating user needs and developing empathy for the user through a deep understanding of user-centered design methods and applications
• Ability to create customer journey maps, service blueprints, and apply innovative approaches to communicate user insights to diverse teams
• Biomedical informatics background in healthcare or medical discovery
• Knowledge of clinical data and generative UI tools/applications
• Familiarity with design and ideation tools such as Figma, Lovable etc

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

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