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How hiring works

“For this particular role – Research Fellows, we do not check any referrals.”

Microsoft Research IndiaResearch Fellows programme FAQ

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No referrals for fellows

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What they look for

“We evaluate candidates based on a combination of factors including academic performance, raw smarts, development skills, and proven ability or aptitude for research and software development.”

Microsoft Research IndiaResearch Fellows programme page

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How fellows are evaluated

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What AI changes in the work

“Over the coming decade, deep learning looks set to have a transformational impact on the natural sciences.”

Christopher BishopTechnical Fellow, leading AI4Science at Microsoft Research

Microsoft Research Blog · 2022-07-07

Deep learning in the natural sciences

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The work itself

“Research Fellows have contributed to all aspects of the research lifecycle, spanning ideation, implementation, evaluation, and deployment.”

Microsoft Research IndiaResearch Fellows programme page

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The whole research lifecycle

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