Postdoctoral Researcher

Post Doc Researcher

Overview

Microsoft Research India (MSR India) is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Researcher positions. The postdoc program at MSR India provides postdoctoral researchers an opportunity to work on impactful research problems while collaborating closely with Microsoft researchers and product groups. Postdoctoral researchers spend 1 to 2 years at MSR India and receive ongoing guidance and mentoring from experienced researchers. 
Our broad areas of interest are CS/AI Foundations and Security, AI and Machine Learning, Systems & AI Infrastructure, and Technology and Empowerment, especially for the Global South. Projects in the lab are interdisciplinary and span across these research areas. Examples of specific focus include retrieval, reasoning, inference efficiency, multimodality, societal applications, and more.  

If interested:  Apply with your application material (including CV, Research Statement, and at least 3 letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the letter-writers). Deadline: 15th April 2026 (please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, so applying earlier than the deadline is strongly recommended) 

Please upload your CV and Research Statement together as a single PDF on the Upload link.Please ask your recommendation letter referees to email their letters to msri-postdoc-hiring@microsoft.com.  

For any queries, please write to msri-postdoc-hiring@microsoft.com. Located in Bengaluru, Microsoft Research India is one of the most attractive places to pursue a research career in Computer Science, AI and related disciplines. The lab has a vibrant research environment of the highest standard, and a welcoming social life of diverse and international culture. Besides full-time researchers, engineers, and postdocs, the lab hosts many research fellows (with Bachelors or Mastersdegrees) on fixed-term appointments, who add significantly to the lab’s vibrancy.

Read more about Microsoft’s commitment to Global Diversity and Inclusion here. Visit Microsoft Research India for more information.

Responsibilities

As a postdoc researcher, you will collaborate with Microsoft researchers and other teams to:  Advance the state-of-the-art and publish research openly in prestigious venues.  Influence Microsoft products and catalyze the design of new products used by billions of users.  Drive research end-to-end towards meaningful impact. 

Qualifications

Required qualifications:  

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI or related disciplines  

Additional qualifications:  

• A well-established research agenda as evidenced by high-quality research output/publications.
  
  
  

 

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Experience Level

Entry Level