Postdoctoral Researcher in ML / NLP

Location: Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
Worksite: Up to 50% work from home
Travel: Minimal (0-25%)
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Employment: Postdoctoral Research
Date Posted: December 2, 2024

Overview:
The Microsoft Research Lab – Africa, based in Nairobi, focuses on developing innovative AI and cloud technologies to address challenges in Africa and contribute to global advancements. This role offers a chance to advance Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and image generation tailored for African low-resource languages and cultural diversity.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on ML, NLP, and LLMs to enhance AI technologies for African cultures and languages.

• Develop benchmarking methods for multi-modal output and improve evaluation techniques.

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to integrate research insights from various fields, including Human-Computer Interaction.

• Analyze, validate, and document research findings and methodologies.

• Publish research in leading journals and conferences (e.g., EMNLP, NAACL, ACL).

• Mentor students, interns, and junior researchers in related fields.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field.

• Passion for creating equitable AI solutions for Africa.

• Strong proficiency in NLP, AI, and LLMs applications.

• Experience with Python, NLP frameworks, and related libraries.

• Background in Data Science and Machine Learning techniques.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience publishing in academic journals and conferences (e.g., EMNLP, NAACL, ACL).

Benefits:

• Industry-leading healthcare.

• Educational resources and training.

• Discounts on Microsoft products and services.

• Savings and investment opportunities.

• Generous time off and parental leave policies.

• Opportunities to network and connect with professionals globally.

Equal Opportunity:
Microsoft encourages diversity and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

To Apply:
Visit Microsoft Careers for more details and to apply.

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