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Introduction
Are you a researcher who is passionate about designing technology which actually improves the quality of peoples work and lives? Do you believe that Africa can lead the world when it comes to technology innovation? If so, then come and join us as an applied scientist in the Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI), Nairobi, Kenya.
The MARI is a first of its kind research institute, closely combining foundational research, with product innovation, engineering and design to create the technologies of the future. Our mission is to understand, build and deploy innovative cloud and AI technologies which not only address core opportunities in Africa and contribute to solving local challenges at scale but which contribute to creating a more productive future of work, health and society globally. This will involve research at the cutting edge of HCI and AI.
We are looking for researchers of the highest caliber to help create this new research institute. The ideal candidate will be smart and creative, and willing to embrace new concepts and ideas, and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of ethnographers, computer scientists, designers and engineers to create groundbreaking new technologies whilst keeping the people who must use them at the heart of innovation.
We are looking for researchers in any of the following disciplines:
We are looking for both junior and senior candidates, with a PhD. More senior candidates should be able to demonstrate an established research track record and scientific leadership.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
As part of your application please attach your CV and a Statement of Purpose (SoP). The SoP should detail your experience, why you are applying for this position, and your areas of research interest. The SoP should be 1-2 pages long. Please include the names and contact information of at least two established researchers familiar with your research who will be willing to write an academic letter of reference. For candidates who have finished their PhD in the last 3 years, one of the two letters should come from your advisor.
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.
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