Cambridge Internship in Disability Data Stewardship

Job Description

The Teachable AI Experiences (TAIX) team at Microsoft Research Cambridge (UK) is a multi-disciplinary team that aims to drive technical innovation in human-AI interaction through the lens of inclusion. The team is looking to hire an intern with disability community engagement expertise. The intern will contribute to a team project on a platform for community-led data stewardship. Candidates should have a passion for equitable AI. The outcomes of the project may lead to a publication in a relevant conference, integration into a Microsoft product/ application and/or societal impact. The internship offers a unique opportunity to have real-world impact and drive state-of-the-art research at the intersection of machine learning and disability communities in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Internship will run from April – June as part of a cohort of interns.

Responsibilities

. Work closely with partners in our disability advocacy organizations to support the data stewardship process

· Synthesize learnings from organizational collaborations and communicate them to the Team

· Contribute to discussion in a diverse and multi-disciplinary team, including prototype design decisions

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

· Currently enrolled in a PhD programme

· Demonstrable expertise working with disability communities

· Effective synthesis and communication skills

· Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

· Passion for ensuring the inclusion of marginalised communities in AI technologies

· Previous experience with working in a multi-disciplinary team with diverse skill sets

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.