Research Intern - User Exerience and Design Research (Health Machine Learning/Ar
Redmond, WA 
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OverviewResearch 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.Our organization, Microsoft Health Futures, is working at the intersection of Large Language Models (LLM), user experience (UX) Innovation, and biomedicine. We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers, data scientists, computational biologists, bioinformaticians, engineers, medical doctors, designers, and user experience researchers who are working to improve the UX of healthcare and accelerate medical discovery. We offer a unique vibrant environment that features cutting-edge academic research, enterprise software development, and real-world delivery, with tight feedback loops and rapid iterations among all three, much like a lean startup. We apply the design thinking process and engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and workflows. Our team selects challenges in life sciences and healthcare to develop solutions to advance the promise of precision medicine. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesResearch 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. We are looking for a Research Intern with expertise in biomedical/clinical informatics, LLM UX research & design, and human-computer interaction to help us understand user needs and challenges in healthcare data workflows. We are looking for a Research Intern who likes conducting foundational research and is comfortable with ideation and user-centered design. Preferred applicants will have proficient analytical abilities, experience with user research and design, knowledge of multiomics data challenges, and familiarity with data platforms and workflows for medical discovery.

 

Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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