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Post Doc - Natural Language Processing - Microsoft Word Applied Science
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Sep 14, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Microsoft Word Applied Science team in Redmond, WA, US builds state-of-the-art, large-scale natural language understanding and generation models using cutting-edge NLP with deep linguistic expertise. The team has a 25-year track record of deliveringinnovative AI-powered writing assistance solutions tomillions of users worldwide with a vision of bringing out the best writer in everyone. Our recent Copilot releases are redefining productivity and creativity throughout users' writing journey from ideation and drafting to refinement and final polish. As a Postdoctoral Researcher on our Applied Science team, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and creativity within the team. You will be expected to introduce new perspectives, ideas, and approaches that encourage fresh perspectives or innovation, foster collaboration, and support ongoing development and growth. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct high-quality applied research that aligns with our business objectives and has direct impact on the products we deliver to our customers. Postdoctoral receive a competitive salary and benefits, and are eligible for relocation benefits.These positions are for up to two years, starting in October 2025. Microsoft Applied Science offers a supportive and engaging environment for cutting-edge, multidisciplinary applied research with access to an extraordinary diversity of data sources, an open publications policy, and close links to top academic institutions around the world. Applicants should have a well-established research track record, evidenced by conference or journal publications (or equivalent pieces of writing) and broader contributions to the science community.Applicants must have fulfilled their PhD degree requirements, including submission of their dissertation, prior to joining Microsoft Word Applied Science team.
ResponsibilitiesOur mission is to reinvent how people read and write in Microsoft 365 and advance the state-of-the-art in language technology within Microsoft and in industry. As Postdoctoral Researcher, your responsibilities include: Works with a principal applied scientist mentor to define and refine an applied research project that aligns with product priorities and customer needs. Stays updated with the latest research and trends in NLP and related fields and explore new ideas and opportunities for innovation. Brings new technology and approaches into production by applying long-term research efforts to solve immediate product needs. Participates in collaborative relationships with relevant research, product and business groups inside or outside of Microsoft and provides expertise or technology to create business impact. Understands and follows ethics and privacy policies when executing research processes and/or collecting data/information. | |