Research Intern - User Exerience and Design Research (Health Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence/Large Language Models Innovation)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data Visualization, Human Computer Interaction- HCI, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, UX design

Job Description

Overview

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, 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in biomedical/clinical/consumer informatics, computational biology/genomics or related health behavior, design, human computer-interaction program.

Other Requirements

• Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Knowledgeable in user research methodology, qualitative and quantitative.
• Ability to develop an original user research plan.
• Knowledge of design led innovation and interactive design.
• Ability to explore new design techniques and visualizations.
• Efficient communication skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration.
• Experience conducting stakeholder interviews in healthcare or with data producers.
• 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.
• Clinical or consumer informatics background in healthcare or medical discovery.
• Knowledge of multiomics data and platforms for medical discovery.

Applied Sciences IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $6,290 - $12,170 per Monthly. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $8,060 - $13,240 per month.

Learn more about base pay ranges and pay equity: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-intern-pay.html

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.

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.