Applied Sciences PhD Specialist
Microsoft Corporation
London, United Kingdom
Job posting number: #7318730 (Ref:ms-1898778)
Posted: October 20, 2025
Job Description
Start Date: July 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time (40hrs/week)
Location: London or Cambridge, United Kingdom
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential and excitement for the journey ahead.
The Microsoft Search, Assistant, and Intelligence (MSAI) team leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing natural language understanding and intelligent search capabilities to the productivity tools used by millions every day.
As an Applied Sciences Specialist, you will be at the forefront of technological innovation, working collaboratively to bring research to life in our products and services. You will contribute directly to the evolution of Microsoft 365 Copilot, working on advanced search and recommendation systems powered by large language models (LLMs). You’ll be part of a team that transforms how users interact with information, helping them work smarter and faster. This is a flexible work opportunity where you will be expected to work at least 50% from our London Paddington or Cambridge office.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.


