Job Description
Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers. Our researchers and engineers pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.
Responsibilities
- Interns put inquiry and theory into practice, alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, interns learn, collaborate, and network for life.
- During the 12-week internship, students are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community.
- The candidate will be responsible for evaluating technology, designing prototypes, and testing them in the lab (with a lab-based partner).
- Find relevant boiling enhancement literature and choose a number of designs to test.
- Analyze concepts with empirical correlations.
- Partner with external partners for manufacturing.
- Design a simple test rig and acquire data.
- Analyze results including experimental errors and write up results and present them.
Preferred Skills
- The candidate must have a strong background and interest in Mechanical and Thermal Engineering.
- The candidate must be strong in communication skills to effectively deliver designs to management and direct the effort with design partners.
Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. Program in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering.
- You’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf.
- you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas.
- Eagerness to learn independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.