Microsoft AR/VR Job | Research Intern – Audio and Acoustics
Job（岗位）: Research Intern – Audio and Acoustics
Type（岗位类型）: Research
Citys（岗位城市）: Redmond, United States
Date（发布日期）: 2021-10-22
Summary（岗位介绍）
Virtual Internship
Participation in the Research Internship Program requires that you are physically located in the United States or Canada for the duration of the internship.
Research 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. Our researchers and engineers 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.
Interns in Audio and Acoustics Research Group in Microsoft Research Labs – Redmond work on well framed projects related to audio and signal processing with extended use of machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches. The group also hosts the Brain-Computer Interfaces project in Microsoft Research. Researchers in the group (and potential mentors) are active in publishing in leading scientific conferences and journals in our research area, but also successful in introducing their research into practice. The team designed the algorithms for the speech enhancement in Kinect for Xbox, all audio processing algorithms for Microsoft HoloLens, the spatial audio system in Windows and Windows Mixed Reality.
Qualifications（岗位要求）
In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position. 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.
Required Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in PhD program in their universities in computer science or relevant area.
Participation in the Research Internship Program requires that you are physically located in the United States or Canada for the duration of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in signal processing of audio, acoustical, or biological (EEG, ECG, etc.) signals is highly advantageous.
- Experience with ML and AI algorithms, approaches, and code packages is strongly preferred.
- Coding skills for implementation of the proposed algorithms is a big plus.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Description（岗位职责）
Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, students are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other 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.
