Logo of Huzzle

Research Intern - Robot Learning

image

Microsoft

13d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Redmond

AI generated summary

  • You must be a PhD student in a STEM field, have 1+ year of robot learning research, 1 publication at a top venue, and 1 GitHub project. Submit reference letters, cover letter, and work samples.
  • You will collaborate with peers and mentors, conduct research, present findings, and engage in community activities over a 12-week internship, contributing to innovative strides in robot learning.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
  • At least 1 year of research experience on a topic related to robot learning (RL, IL, VLM training, representation learning, etc with experiments performed on a physical robot).
  • 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.
  • At least 1 publication on robot learning in a top-tier AI/ML or robotics venue (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, CoRL, etc).
  • At least 1 robot learning-focused project open-sourced on GitHub.

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.

FAQs

Is this internship open to undergraduate students?

No, this internship is specifically for PhD candidates currently enrolled in a Computer Science or related STEM field.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship typically lasts for 12 weeks.

Do the candidates need to submit references?

Yes, candidates are required to submit a minimum of two reference letters along with their application.

Is there an opportunity for publications during the internship?

Yes, Research Interns are encouraged to contribute to research that may lead to publications, especially if they have previous publications in related fields.

What are the required qualifications for applicants?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related STEM field and have at least 1 year of research experience related to robot learning.

Are applicants expected to be on-site for the internship?

Yes, Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of the internship.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 - $12,880 per month, with higher ranges available for specific work locations in the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.

What kind of research areas will the intern be involved in?

The intern will be engaged in research at the intersection of decision-making (like imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and planning) and large multimodal models to enhance robot learning in semi- and weakly structured environments.

Is there a preference for specific qualifications?

Yes, preferred qualifications include at least 1 publication on robot learning in a top-tier AI/ML or robotics venue and at least 1 robot learning-focused project that is open-sourced on GitHub.

Can you provide information about benefits or compensation for internships?

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. More information can be found on the Microsoft Careers website.

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1975
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. When we show up, we achieve more together. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of more than 220,000 passionate employees worldwide.