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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