Research Intern – Economics and Computation
Microsoft · Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Management
About this internship
Microsoft is hiring a Research Intern – Economics and Computation for a hybrid role based in Redmond, Washington. This internship is aligned with research at the intersection of economics and computation within the company’s AI and data management industry focus. The monthly salary range is listed as $6,710–$13,270.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field.
- Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
- Candidate must be enrolled in a full time bachelor’s, masters, MBA, or PhD program in area relevant for the role during the academic term immediately before their internship.
Nice to have
- Doctoral research interests that connect economics/econometrics with computational methods.
- Comfort working with quantitative models and translating research ideas into practical analyses.
- Coursework or projects in data science, statistics, or operations research that complement an economics focus.
- Experience communicating technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organization skills to balance research work with academic commitments in a hybrid setting.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, confirm you’ll be enrolled full-time in a relevant program during the academic term right before the internship and that you’ll have at least one additional quarter/semester remaining afterward. Use the application link to review the posting details and tailor your materials to highlight how your current doctorate research fits “economics and computation.”