**Overview**

Microsoft Research Asia – Vancouver lab (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/microsoft-research-asia-vancouver/) , located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, BC, Canada, our lab represents Microsoft Research Asia’s exciting expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. We’re on a mission to transform the future of artificial intelligence by bridging the gap between cutting-edge general AI and the specialized, real-world applications that drive meaningful impact.

We are currently seeking a **Principal Researcher** in the area of **Artificial Specialized Intelligence,** with a keen interest in developing cutting-edge large foundation models and post-training techniques for different domains and scenarios.

At the Vancouver Lab, we focus on deeply integrating intelligent systems across every layer of computing—from infrastructure to the physical environment. Our goal is to solve complex, real-world challenges with precision, scalability, and ...